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.