§ 42-8-108 - Applicability of article to contractors for probation services; requirements for private corporations, private enterprises and private agencies entering into written contracts for servi
O.C.G.A. 42-8-108 (2010)
42-8-108. Applicability of article to contractors for probation services; requirements for private corporations, private enterprises and private agencies entering into written contracts for services
(a) The probation providers standards contained in this Code section shall be met by private corporations, private enterprises, or private agencies who enter into written contracts for probation services under the authority of Code Section 42-8-100 on or after July 1, 2006. Any private corporation, private enterprise, or private agency which fails to meet the standards established in this subsection on or after July 1, 2006, shall not be eligible to provide probation services in this state. All private corporations, private enterprises, or private agencies who enter into written contracts for probation services under the authority of Code Section 42-8-100 on or after July 1, 2006, shall:
(1) Meet all requirements as outlined in subsection (b) of Code Section 42-8-102, relating to uniform contract standards;
(2) Not own or control any finance business or lending institution which makes loans to probationers under its supervision for the payment of probation fees or fines; and
(3) Employ at least one person who is responsible for the direct supervision of probation officers employed by the corporation, enterprise, or agency and who shall have at least five years' experience in corrections, parole, or probation services.
(b) The standards contained in this subsection shall be met by all counties, municipalities, or consolidated governments entering into written agreements to provide probation services to any court under the authority of Code Section 42-8-100 on or after July 1, 2006. Any county, municipality, or consolidated government which fails to meet the standards established in this subsection on or after July 1, 2006, shall not be eligible to provide probation services. All counties, municipalities, or consolidated governments which enter into written agreements to provide probation services under the authority of Code Section 42-8-100 on or after July 1, 2006, shall:
(1) Register with the council;
(2) Meet the requirements of subsection (c) of Code Section 42-8-102; and
(3) Employ at least one person who is responsible for the direct supervision of probation officers employed by the governing authority who shall have at least five years' experience in corrections, parole, or probation services; provided, however, that the five-year experience requirement shall not apply to any such supervisor employed by a county, municipality, or consolidated government which was engaged in the provision of probation services on April 15, 2006.