Rule 125-1-2-.12 - Probation SupervisionThe Department of Corrections will employ Probation Supervisors to provide support services, safeguard the community, and promote rehabilitation by supervising the activities of assigned probationers in each circuit. Said probation supervisor will:
(a) Perform assigned duties and comply with all directives in accordance with Department of Corrections policy and procedure to include:1. Conduct investigations and make recommendations to the Court.2. Supervise the activities of assigned probationers within the limits of available resources and offender needs for supervision to aid in satisfactory adjustment and enhancement of community safety.3. Provide necessary supportive services including collection and disbursement of court costs, restitution and child support payments in criminal court cases; attendance of criminal court sessions and revocation hearings; and submission of regular progress reports, delinquent reports, and warrants for violators.4. Promote progress toward rehabilitation through individual and group counseling with assigned probationers and their families; home visits and community contacts; and referral to various community-based agency rehabilitation services.(b) Provide investigations and supervision of probationers from other states pursuant to the provisions of the Interstate Compact Act.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 125-1-2-.12
Ga. Constitution 1983, Art. XI, Sec. 1, O.C.G.A. Secs. 42-2-11, 42-5-36, 42-5-53, 42-5-55, 42-8-23, 42-10-2, 49-2-2.
Rule entitled "Probation/Parole Supervisors" adopted as R. 415-1-2-.12. F. Nov. 14, 1984; eff. Dec. 4, 1984, renumbered as R. 125-1-2-.12 of same title. F. June 28, 1985; eff. July 20, 1985, as specified by the Agency.Amended: Rule retitled "Probation Supervision". F. Feb. 6, 2003; eff. Feb. 26, 2003.