Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 503 - COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL PROBATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
Chapter 503-1 - PROBATION SERVICES
Rule 503-1-.25 - Probation Entity Registration and Approval Requirements
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
No probation entity may operate without first registering and being approved by the council as set forth herein.
(a) Registration application. All registration applications must be submitted upon forms approved by the council, following a procedure outlined by the council. The application must include all information and documents designated by the council and must be truthful, accurate, and complete.
(b) Additional information for verification. The council may require any applicant or approved probation entity to submit additional information or verification that is reasonably related to making a determination regarding initial approval or continued compliance with requirements.
(c) Non-transferability of registration approval. Approval of a probation entity is not transferable. Application for new (initial) registration approval must be submitted at least 30 days subsequent to any change in probation entity ownership or control. All new owners, directors or agents must meet the requirements set forth in rule 503-1-.22.
(d) Management and control by owners and directors. Registered owners, directors or agents are responsible for exercising management and control over operation of the probation entity.
(e) Validity of registration approval. All registration approvals issued pursuant to the laws and regulations are valid only so long as the probation entity agent of record is actively engaged in the operation of a probation entity. In the event the agent of record ceases to be actively engaged in the operation of a probation entity, the council must be notified. Inactivity of a probation entity for a period of 6 months will cause entity's registration to lapse. Application may be made to the council for an extension of time, which may be granted at the discretion of the council.
(f) Voluntary Withdrawal of Registration. Any owner, operator, director, or agent may voluntarily withdraw their registration for operation as a misdemeanor probation provider by submitting notice to the Council; provided, however, that said entity does not have any pending complaints, investigations, or Council action. Notice of Withdrawal of Registration may be submitted via certified mail to the principal address of the Council noted in Council Rule 503-1-.06.
O.C.G.A. Secs. 42-8-101, 42-8-107.