Section 1177-02-.03 - UNIFORM CONTRACT STANDARDS(1) The terms of any contract between a contracting authority of this state and a private probation entity to provide probation services shall state at a minimum: (a) extent of the services to be rendered by the private entity providing the probation services;(b) Any requirements for staff qualifications, to include those required by statute and rules, as well as any surpassing those required by statute and rules;(c) Requirements for criminal record checks of staff in accordance with the requirements of statute and rules;(d) Policies and procedures for training of staff;(e) Bonding of staff and liability insurance coverage;(f) Staffing levels and standards for offender supervision, including frequency and type of contacts with offenders;(g) Procedures for handling the collection of all court ordered fines, fees, and restitution, and for handling court ordered community service and treatment;(h) Procedures for handling indigent offenders to ensure placement of such offenders despite their inability to pay;(i) Circumstances under which revocation of an offender's probation may be recommended;(j) Reporting and record keeping requirements; and(k) Default and contract termination procedures.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1177-02-.03
Original rule filed June 23, 2005; effective September 6, 2005.Authority: T.C.A. § 16-3-909.