Section 05.01.04.150 - JUVENILE PROBATION SERVICESAll juvenile probation departments will have policies and procedures regarding the following:
01.Balanced Approach Model. Supervision of juvenile offenders and services provided to juvenile offenders and their families should be based on the Balanced Approach Model.02.Engaging and Involving Families. Juvenile probation officers should document efforts to engage and involve a juvenile offender's family and/or other supportive individuals.03.Validated Risk Assessment. A validated risk assessment should be utilized to determine the criminogenic risk factors and needs of the juvenile offender, assist in making recommendations to the court, and in developing individualized case plans to include length of probation and to determine level and type of supervision, frequency of contact, and intensity of services.04.Assessments. Assessments by other qualified providers should be utilized when applicable to assist in making recommendations to the Court and in developing individualized case plans.05Case Management Plans. Individualized case management plans focus on the most significant criminogenic risks as identified by the risk assessment and supplemental assessments. The plan prioritizes and addresses moderate or higher criminogenic risks, needs, and other individual factors. Case management plans are reviewed with the juvenile and/or their parent/guardian and updated, as needed, per department policy.06.Collateral Contacts. Juvenile probation officers should conduct collateral contacts and verify information about juvenile offenders that is important to the supervision process.07.Documentation. Juvenile probation officers should maintain timely and accurate records of each juvenile offender under supervision, consistent with probation department policies.08.Evidence Based/Best Practices and Programs. Evidence-based/best practices and programs should be utilized to promote a greater likelihood of positive outcomes.09.Collaboration with Community Partners. Juvenile probation officers should collaborate with public and private agencies to assist juveniles and their families to obtain services and utilize community resources. These partners may include, but are not limited to, treatment providers, employment agencies, law enforcement, school systems, and other government and non-profit organizations.10.Court Reports. Reports should provide the Court pertinent information as well as sufficient detail regarding the risks and needs of the juvenile. a. Any recommendations contained in reports should be based on the Balanced Approach Model. Recommendations should address the risk and needs of the juvenile and the juvenile's family including supervision, treatment, and any other special conditions.b. Information in reports should be verified to ensure accuracy and credibility of the information.c. Juvenile probation departments should have procedures to review and approve reports to ensure quality control and consistency.d. All reports should be filed in a timely manner as determined by the Court and department policies.11.Use of Detention for Status Offenders. Detention placement for status offenses should not be used unless court ordered by a judge pursuant to Idaho Juvenile Rule 17(e). Discretionary detention time is not imposed for status offenses.12.Physical Intervention. Policies regarding physical interventions should include direction on allowable interventions, training required, the use of chemical agents or other weapons, and documentation of any physical force used.13.Reporting of Abuse/Neglect. Physical and sexual abuse and neglect must be reported and documented in accordance with Section 16-1605, Idaho Code.14.Transfer of Cases. Transfer of cases should occur in accordance with chapter 5, Title 20, Idaho Code, and Idaho Juvenile Rule 10.a. Juvenile probation officers should communicate with the county where a juvenile will reside regardless of whether or not supervision will be requested. Such communication should occur as soon as a change in residence is determined.b. The juvenile probation department in the sending county should communicate, in writing, to the juvenile probation department in the receiving county regarding the supervision request. Information provided should include juvenile and guardian name, address, phone, school (if known), criminal history, disposition and terms, and conditions of supervision.c. In the event a juvenile is relocating to or from another state, the juvenile probation officer should comply with the provisions of the Interstate Compact for Juveniles, Chapter 19, Title 16, Idaho Code.15.Absconders. Reasonable steps should be taken to locate juvenile offenders who fail to report for probation supervision and whose whereabouts are unknown.16.Transportation of Juveniles. All juvenile probation officers who transport a juvenile will have a valid driver's license in good standing and valid proof of insurance.17.Release of Information. Information contained in probation files is confidential and may only be released in accordance with Idaho Court Administrative Rule 32 and state and federal laws. Written policy and procedures should include what information can be provided, who should provide the information, and how it should be provided.18.Additional Policy and Procedures. Juvenile probation departments will establish written policy and procedures in accordance with their county policies regarding the following (if applicable):b. Victim and community restoration;Idaho Admin. Code r. 05.01.04.150