Utah Admin. Code 156-50-602

Current through Bulletin 2024-20, October 15, 2024

Section R156-50-602 - Private Probation Services Standards - Preparing Presentence Investigative Reports

In accordance with Subsection 58-50-9(5), the private probation services standards for preparing presentence investigative reports are established and defined as follows:

(1) A private probation provider shall gather the following information, if applicable and available:

(a) juvenile arrest and disposition records;

(b) adult arrest and disposition records;

(c) county attorney or city prosecutor file information;

(d) arresting officer's report;

(e) victim impact statement;

(f) driving history record, if the present offense is a driving offense;

(g) blood/breath alcohol content test results;

(h) treatment evaluations six months or newer;

(i) custody status and number of jail days served;

(j) findings from the risk/needs screening and any risk/needs assessments; and

(k) current situation, to include:

(i) employment;

(ii) living situation;

(iii) level of education;

(iv) military status;

(v) behavioral and physical health status; and

(vi) personal relationship status.

(2) A private probation provider shall conduct interviews with the client, and with the following when relevant and available:

(a) family;

(b) friends;

(c) victim(s);

(d) employers;

(e) military; and

(f) past and present treatment providers.

(3) A private probation provider shall:

(a) develop and provide report recommendations based upon the risk/needs screening and any risk/needs assessment;

(b) refer in the report to client information obtained from outside agencies, when appropriate for additional evaluation; and

(c) recommend restitution, when appropriate.

(6) A private probation provider shall submit the report to the court, defense attorney, and prosecutor at least three business days prior to sentencing.

Utah Admin. Code R156-50-602

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