Utah Admin. Code 156-50-605

Current through Bulletin 2024-20, October 15, 2024
Section R156-50-605 - Private Probation Service Standard - Providing Additional Services, Informed Consent, Display of Licensure

I n accordance with Subsection 58-50-9(5), the private probation service standards for providing additional services, informed consent, and display of licensure are established and defined as follows:

(1) A private probation provider may not simultaneously provide private probation services and other services to the same client, when the probation provider is also the licensed, registered, or certified provider of the other services.
(2)
(a) A private probation provider shall obtain a client's prior written consent if private probation services will be provided by the licensee, and the licensee is the owner, officer, director, partner, proprietor, or responsible management personnel of any entity, agency, or commercial enterprise of any kind that will simultaneously provide other services to the client for compensation.
(b) Written consent shall be obtained by means of an informed consent form, signed and dated by the client before receiving private probation services, that includes at least the following:
(i) a description of other services, including any:
(A) behavioral health services;
(B) educational services;
(C) substance use disorder services; or
(D) rehabilitation services;
(ii) a separate paragraph describing how the client can withdraw consent;
(iii) a separate paragraph describing client grievance procedures, that includes information on how to contact and file a complaint with the Division's investigation office; and
(iv) a separate paragraph containing an acknowledgment of being informed of the potential conflict of interest.
(d) A signed and dated informed consent form shall be retained for three years from the termination of probation with the client.
(3) A private probation provider shall display a current copy of their Utah Private Probation Provider license in a conspicuous location at the provider's place of business. If a licensee provides private probation services at multiple business locations, the license shall be displayed at each location.

Utah Admin. Code R156-50-605

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-17, effective 8/8/2019