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.