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. RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT CHAPTER 1177-02