HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDER FOR PROBATION SERVICES FOR STATE AND MAGISTRATE COURTS OF RICHMOND COUNTY_ DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SUPERVISION-RICHMOND COUNTY STATE/MAGISTRATE COURT SERVICE AGREEMENT IN THE STATE AND MAGISTRATE COURTS OF RICHMOND COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
ORDER
Pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. §42-8-101, the Judges of the State and Magistrate
Courts of Richmond County, with the approval of the consolidated government of Augusta,
Georgia, the governing authority of said County, do hereby continue the established county
system to provide probation supervision, counseling, collection services for all moneys to be
paid by a defendant according to the terms of the sentence imposed on the defendant as well as
any moneys which by operation of law are to be paid by the defendant in consequence of the
conviction, and other probation services for persons convicted in these courts and placed on
probation in Richmond County. These services of supervision, counseling and collection are to
be administered through a Probation Services Office (hereinafter"P.S.O.") which is a division of
the Richmond County State Court.
The P.S.O. shall have probation and supervisory jurisdiction of all misdemeanor offenses
authorized by statute. The P.S.O. shall be authorized to provide any other such services as
deemed appropriate and as ordered by said Courts.
The P.S.O. of said Richmond County Courts is hereby authorized to collect a monthly
probation supervision fee of an amount set by the P.S.O. not to exceed the maximum amount
allowed by law, to be paid into the general funds of Augusta, Georgia, if such fee is authorized
by the sentencing judge and is contained in the sentencing order.
The P.S.O. is authorized by this Order to proceed with the supervision and enforcement
of any provisions of a defendant's sentence by order of the courts, including the supervision and
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enforcement of a probated or suspended sentence, and to do any and all acts necessary and
proper to carry into effect the orders of these courts.
Richmond County Probation Services Advisory Board
There is hereby created the Richmond County Probation Services Board (hereinafter
"Board"). The Board shall be comprised of the Chief Judge of State Court, the Chief Judge of
Magistrate Court, the Augusta, Georgia Administrator and the Chair of the Public Safety
Committee. In the absence of said Judges, each court may, during said absence, substitute that
representative with another judge; and, any judge of said Courts may participate in discussions.
The Commission member's term of service as a member of the Board will run concurrent with
the position as Chair of the Public Safety Committee. The Board shall have the following duties:
1. Prescribe the knowledge, skills and abilities required for Chief Probation Officer;
2. Recommend comments on the performance appraisal of the Chief Probation Officer
to the Chief Judge of State Court;
3. Approve the default supervision fee amount when such amount is not stated by the
sentencing court;
4. Review and approve standard operating procedures including supervision and other
procedures and make recommendations, including any changes, in that regard;
5. Review regular reports, such as those summarizing rates of compliance, fines and fee
collection, community service, and attendance at court-ordered programs; and
6. Consider and review requests from the Augusta, Georgia Board of Commissioners
regarding modifications to the probation services program or this Order.
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Chief Probation Officer and Probation Officers
There is hereby created position of Chief Probation Officer, as authorized and approved
by the governing authority of said county. The Chief Probation Officer shall be appointed by a
hiring panel and shall serve at the pleasure of the Chief Judge of State Court. The hiring panel
for the Chief Probation Officer shall consist of the Augusta, Georgia Administrator, the Augusta,
Georgia Human Resources Director, the Court Administrator of the State Court, and at least one
(1) outside consultant with probation expertise as agreed by the Chief Judge of the State Court
and the Augusta, Georgia Administrator. The Chief Probation Officer shall report directly to the
Chief Judge of State Court and as needed through his/her designee and shall serve at the will of
the Chief Judge of State Court. The Chief Probation Officer shall hire all Probation Officers,
Probation Office Supervisors and all support staff and such employees shall serve at the will of
the Chief Probation Officer. The Chief Probation Officer and other Probation Officers shall have
such duties, responsibilities, and authority as a probation officer under existing Georgia law,
except as may be inconsistent with this Order, the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, or except
as may be specifically modified from time-to-time, in writing by the Board. The Chief Judge of
State Court, in coordination with the Board and the Augusta, Georgia Human Resources
Department, shall establish a job description for the Chief Probation Officer, and other Probation
Officers and staff, which job description shall set out in such detail as deemed appropriate, the
duties, responsibilities, and authority of the Chief Probation Officer and Probation Officers and
staff.
Chief Probation Officer, Probation Officers and Staff
Officers and employees of the P.S.O. will at all times observe and comply with all laws,
ordinances, and regulations of the federal, state, and local governments which may in any
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manner affect the performance of this Agreement. Officers and employees of the P.S.O. shall
comply with the O.C.G.A. §42-8-101, et seq., as well as all standards and qualifications as set
forth by the DCS and/or P.O.S.T. and/or this Order and/or the Chief Judge of State Court, and
shall comply with any rules and regulations promulgated by the DCS Board, and/or P.O.S.T.
and/or the Chief Judge of State Court to include any amendments as may be made from time to
time. The standards and qualifications for officers and employees of the P.S.O. shall include:
1. Richmond County Probation Employee Requirements:
A. Administrative/Support Staff:
(1) Will be at least 18 years of age;
(2) Will receive training concerning and sign a confidentiality statement agreeing
to hold the identity of offenders and records confidential. A copy of the
statement will be maintained in the employee's personnel file;
(3) Will sign a statement cosigned by the Chief Probation Officer that the
employee has received an orientation on the rules of the Department of
Community Supervision, (hereinafter"DCS"), as well as operations
guidelines relevant to that employee's job duties. A copy of the statement will
be maintained in the employee's personnel file; and,
(4) Consent to a criminal background check; and,
(5) All hires for administrative staff shall have the educational requirements
provided in DCS Board Rule 105-2-.09
(6) The following persons are not eligible for employment as an administrative or
support staff person:
a. A person convicted of a felony;
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b. A person with misdemeanor convictions sufficient to establish a pattern of
disregard for the law;
c. A person with a conviction, guilty plea or nolo contendere to any
misdemeanor involving moral turpitude;
d. A person with an outstanding warrant; and,
e. A person with pending charges for felony, domestic violence or
misdemeanors involving moral turpitude.
f. All training shall comply with DSC Board Rules 105-22-.09 and 105-2.12
B. Probation Officer Standards:
(1) Will be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment;
(2) Will be eligible to serve as a Probation Officer as defined in O.C.G.A. §42-8-
100, will be registered with DCS, approved by DCS and be in compliance
with all DCS training standards or have proof of successful completion of the
P.O.S.T. basic course of training for supervision of probationers and parolees,
or P.O.S.T. Certified as a peace officer. A Probation Officer terminated for
failure to maintain the ability to serve as a Probation officer is not eligible for
re-hire until they have obtained such designation.
(3) Will have completed a standard two-year college course of study(90 quarter
hours/60 semester hours) or have four years law enforcement experience at
the time of appointment;
(4) Documentation of education, law enforcement experience, P.O.S.T.
certification, and authorization to serve as a Probation officer pursuant to
O.C.G.A. §42-8-100 shall be maintained in the employee's personnel file;
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(5) Will sign a statement cosigned by the Chief Probation Officer that the
employee has received an orientation on the rules of the DCS as well as
operations guidelines relevant to that employee's job duties. A copy of the
statement will be maintained in the employee's personnel file;
(6) Will receive training in and sign a confidentiality statement agreeing to hold
the identity of offenders and records confidential. A copy of the statement
will be maintained in the employee's personnel file; and,
(7) Consent to a criminal background check; and,
(8) The following persons are not eligible for employment as a Probation Officer:
a. A person convicted of a felony;
b. A person with misdemeanor convictions sufficient to establish a pattern of
disregard for the law;
c. A person with a conviction, guilty plea or nolo contendere to any
misdemeanor involving moral turpitude;
d. A person with an outstanding warrant; and,
e. A person with pending charges for felony, domestic violence or
misdemeanors involving moral turpitude.
(9) Supervising Probation Officers: Probation Officers in positions where they
supervise other probation officers must be P.O.S.T. Certified as a Georgia
peace officer.
C. Chief Probation Officer:
(1) Will have a minimum of five years' experience in corrections, parole or
probation services;
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(2) Will be P.O.S.T. Certified as a Georgia peace officer at time of application.
Losing peace officer P.O.S.T certification while employed as a Chief
Probation Officer will result in termination of employment as Chief Probation
Officer and such person is not eligible for re-hire as Chief Probation Officer
unless they have obtained P.O.S.T. certification as a peace officer;
(3) Be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment;
(4) Will sign a DCS provided confidentiality statement agreeing to hold the
identity of offenders and records confidential;
(5) Consent to a criminal background check; and,
(6) The following persons are not eligible for employment as Chief Probation
Officer:
a. A person convicted of a felony;
b. A person with misdemeanor convictions sufficient to establish a pattern of
disregard for the law;
c. A person with a conviction, guilty plea or nolo contendere to any
misdemeanor involving moral turpitude;
d. A person with an outstanding warrant; and,
e. A person with pending charges for felony, domestic violence or
misdemeanors involving moral turpitude.
2. Criminal Records Checks
Each employee of the Richmond County Probation Office will submit to a
criminal background check completed by the DCS in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 35-
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3-34. Completed fingerprint cards will be submitted with the Probation Employee
Registration Form.
The Chief Probation Officer will notify the DCS and the Chief Judge of State
Court in writing if that officer or other employee of the probation office has been
charged, arrested, or pled guilty or nolo contendere to, or has been convicted of any
misdemeanor or any felony. Notification will be made within ten(10)business days.
3. Training and Staff Development
A. General
All employees will receive training concerning and sign a confidentiality
statement agreeing to hold the identity of offenders and records confidential. A
copy of the statement will be maintained in the employee's personnel file. All
employees will be trained in the "Open Records Act" as found in O.C.G.A. §50-
18-70, through 50-18-77. A review of said Act will be conducted yearly and will
be documented in the employee's file.
All employees will be trained in Part 2, of Title 42, of the Code of Federal
Regulations governing confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records.
A review of said regulation will be conducted yearly and will be documented in
the employee's file.
B. Probation Officer Training:
(1) Probation Officers will be required to be registered with DCS, approved by
DCS and comply with all DCS training standards as a condition of
employment; and
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(2) Will complete 20 hours of annual in-service continuing education training
consisting of a curriculum approved by the DCS and/or P.O.S.T.; and
(3) All P.O.S.T. certified Probation Officers will comply with all annual P.O.S.T.
training requirements; and
(4) Training records will be maintained in the employee's file.
(5) Probation Officers desiring to become P.O.S.T. certified as Georgia peace
officers will be provided an opportunity to do so in accordance with the
guidelines established by the Probation Advisory Board.
C. Chief Probation Officer Training:
(1) The Chief Probation Officer is subject to all of the requirements of the
Probation Officer training above except that the Chief Probation Officer will
have current P.O.S.T. Certification as a Georgia peace officer upon hire.
Probation and Related Services Provided
P.S.O agrees to provide the following misdemeanor probation services for an on behalf of
the Court:
1. Attend regularly scheduled Court sessions for the purpose of obtaining sentencing
information and personal history information for each offender placed on probation
and provide information in regard to current probation status if relevant. Dates of
regularly scheduled court sessions will be made available to P.S.O. in advance.
2. Conduct an initial interview with each probationer at the time of his or her sentencing
or as soon thereafter as is practicable for purposes of explaining the scope of the court
order relative to fines, fees and/or restitution imposed. All requirements and
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conditions of the sentence and probation supervision will be explained to the
probationer.
3. Collect from probationers, court ordered fines, restitution and other costs associated
with the order of the Court.
4. Prepare referrals and lend assistance to probationers either ordered to receive or
desiring counseling or employment assistance. Probationers identified by the Court
as having special treatment needs will be referred to appropriate community programs
and their progress followed and noted in their case record.
5. Alcohol/drug testing will be provided to probationers identified by the Court as
having drug or alcohol related problems. Unless otherwise ordered probationers will
assume the cost of regular and random drug and/or alcohol testing.
6. Provide electronic monitoring and intensive probation services to the Court and at the
direction of the Court.
7. Coordinate community service work with agencies in Richmond County and other
locations when ordered as a condition of probation by the Court appropriate and
consistent with the skills of the probationers. Community service work programs
shall include,but not be limited to, Richmond County Correctional Institution and
other work clean-up programs.
8. Maintain information in case files for each probationer regarding compliance with the
terms and conditions of probation, reporting dates, contacts as they occur and the
amounts and dates of monies collected.
9. All reports, files, records, and papers shall be confidential and maintained as may be
required by the DCS, and shall all be available only to the Court, and to others as
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specifically authorized by the Court or pursuant to O.C.G.A. §42-8-108, and
O.C.G.A. §42-8-109.2, as hereinafter may be amended.
10. The following records must be maintained for a period of two years and records must
be available and accessible for inspection by the Augusta, Georgia government, any
Judge of State or Magistrate Court, Department of Audits and Accounts or the DCS
upon request:
a. Written contracts or agreements for probation services;
b. All court orders for all probationers assigned to the entity for
supervision;
c. All accounting ledgers and related documents;
d. All payment receipts issued to probationers for all funds received;
e. All probation case history and management reports and documents;
f. All other documents pertaining to the case management of each
probationer assigned to the entity for supervision;
g. The probation entity application for registration and supporting
documents submitted to the DCS; and,
h. The registration approval issued to the probation entity by the
DCS.
11. Provide the Clerk of Court with a monthly listing of cases for which all fines and fees
have been collected. In this manner, the Clerk will be notified as to when to remit
amounts owed to other authorities for which amounts are collected, including
restitution. Funds shall be disbursed on a monthly basis.
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12. Provide to the Chief Judges of the Courts, the Board, and to the DCS a quarterly
report containing the information required by the O.C.G.A. §42-8-108, or as may be
required by the DCS. This information shall also be submitted annually to the
governing authority of Augusta, Georgia through the Augusta, Georgia Clerk of
Commission.
Other reports shall be provided in such detail as Augusta, Georgia, the Chief Judge of
State Court, Department of Audits and Accounts or the DCS may require.
To the extent required by law, all records of the probation office will be open to
inspection pursuant to the O.C.G.A. §42-8-108(b).
The DCS may produce aggregate reports summarizing statewide probation activities.
13. Reconcile all records with the Clerk's Office on a monthly basis.
14. Assist the Court and law enforcement authorities in tracking absconders through the
submission of a report that details the probationer's personal history and employment
information, the circumstances of his/her violation and his/her last known
whereabouts.
15. If a determination is made that the probationer is lacking the resources to be able to
make weekly or monthly payments, every effort will be made to convert the
remaining fines or costs to community service hours. Probationers will be credited a
dollar amount determined by the Court for each one (1)hour of community service
performed and, the Court shall determine the procedure for determining eligibility.
16. All efforts will be made to deal promptly with indigent cases at the mid-point
juncture, if not earlier, in order that there will be enough time remaining on the
sentence for an appropriate disposition.
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17. When the P.S.O receives confirmed notice or verifies information that ap robationer
has committed a material breach in conforming to the conditions of probation, it shall
take appropriate contempt of court and/or revocation of probation action to bring the
breaches to the attention of the Court. The P.S.O. shall receive from the Court an
executed court operating procedure that outlines the timelines associated with the
reporting of probationer non-compliance.
18. Make every effort to provide consistent supervision so that each probationer generally
has only one probation officer during the term of probation.
19. No Probation Officer or employee will engage in any employment,business, or
activity that interferes or conflicts with the duties and responsibilities of this
agreement.
20. No Probation Officer or employee shall have personal or business dealings, including
the lending of money, with any probationers.
21. Provide to the Court as requested written reports on defendants on probation that
appear before the Court for arraignment, trial or other hearings.
22. In the event criminal offenses are decriminalized by the Georgia Legislature, P.S.O.
will monitor and collect fines and/or fees in such cases as may be required by the
Court.
23. When probationers have consecutive sentences officers shall comply with the
requirements of O.C.G.A. § 42-8-103.1
24. Provide the capability to accept payments by credit card and by any other method.
Any fees or costs shall be paid by probationers.
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25. Maintain on its staff a Spanish speaking employee who is appropriately qualified to
communicate with Spanish speaking probationers/offenders to ensure that these
individuals fully understand their obligations to the Court.
26. Maintain sufficient staffing levels and standards of supervision including the type and
frequency of contacts that are in compliance with the agreed upon Court operating
procedures. As determined by the Court, supervision levels will be as follows:
a. High Risk cases will be scheduled at a minimum of once a month for face to face
meetings. Probation officers will maintain an average caseload of 250 active
participants;
b. Standard cases will be scheduled at a minimum of once a month for face to face
meetings. Probation officers will maintain an average caseload of 325 active
participants;
c. Low Risk cases will be required to check-in via kiosk, telephone or mail-in on a
monthly basis and will be scheduled at a minimum of once every 90 days for a
face to face meeting. Probation officers will maintain an average caseload of 375
active participants;
d. Financial Services participants will be scheduled for payment on a monthly basis
and will not require face to face meetings unless non-compliant; and,
e. These levels of supervision may be modified by the Court as conditions may
require.
f. The Chief Judge of State Court and the Chief Judge of Magistrate Court may, by
order, designate additional criteria to be used for assessing the appropriate
probation risk level for their court.
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27. The P.S.O. shall not require probationers to continue to address probation conditions
beyond the term established in the original sentence, or for a time period beyond that
which is provided under appropriate tolling procedures.
28. Supervise participants of a Pretrial Intervention and Diversion program as requested
by the Prosecuting Attorney and approved by the Court.
29. Provide for the supervised release of pretrial defendants as ordered and directed by
the court.
30. Provide for the supervision of bond condition(s) and Temporary Protective Order
compliance as ordered and directed by the court.
31. Assist in the development, implementation and reporting for grants as appropriate.
32. Attend any and all sessions of various accountability court programs as directed and
supervise participants as directed.
33. Provide other services to the courts or county departments as permitted by law.
Service Fees
1. Each sentence shall provide for a probation or monitoring fee and technology fee
payable for each month of the probation or suspension period of the sentence. Other
fees and charges shall be charged and collected as provided in this Order. All the fees
and charges in this Order may be changed by the Probation Services Advisory Board
or the Chief Judge of State Court at any time. Unless otherwise adjusted by the
Board or the Chief Judge of State Court, starting April 1, 2018 and continuing
annually on each April 1st, all of the fees and charges contained in this Order shall be
increased by the annual Southeast Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers
(CPI-U) of the previous year. In the event that the Southeast CPI-U is a negative
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number, the charges and fees shall remain the same for such year. The initial fees
from the time this Order is executed through March 31, 2018 shall be as follows:
a. One dollar($1)per month technology fee.
b. Nine dollar($9) one-time fee for the Georgia Crime Victim Emergency Fund.
c. Thirty-two dollars ($32) per month in those cases in which the P.S.O. is collecting
fines, and surcharges ordered by the Court in a probated or suspended sentence.
The maximum fee imposed shall be as set forth in the O.C.G.A. §42-8-103.
d. Thirty-five dollars ($35) per month in those cases in which the P.S.O. is providing
probation supervision or monitoring services for conditions inclusive of victim
restitution. When all special conditions of the probated or suspended sentence,
other than payments of fines and surcharges, are completed, the supervision fee
shall then be reduced to Thirty-two dollars ($32) per month and limited as set
forth in paragraph"a".
e. The P.S.O. may charge a one-time fifteen dollar($15) enrollment fee to
defendants who require supervision of conditions of the Court's sentence. The
enrollment fee may not be charged in pay only cases in which P.S.O. is only
collecting fines, and surcharges.
f. All Pay Only cases including those with indigent probationers shall comply with
O.C.G.A § 42-8-103.
g. In cases where Restitution is ordered the collection of fees shall comply with
O.C.G.A § 17-14-8(a).
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h. Probationers will pay for random drug and/or alcohol testing and the P.S.O. will
provide such testing at a rate of fifteen($15) for initial on-site testing and twenty-
five ($25) for lab confirmations at the request of the probationer.
i. Probationers will pay for electronic monitoring services and the P.S.O. will
provide such services at a rate of six ($6), per day for house arrest, nine ($9) per
day for GPS tracking, eight($8)per Portable Breath Alcohol test, six ($6)per day
for MEMS in-home Breath Alcohol testing, and eleven($11), per day for
SCRAM.
j. Probationers will pay for enrollment fees for the electronic monitoring services
described in subsection (e) herein at the following rates:
i. Electronic monitoring - $25.00;
ii. GPS tracking- $40.00;
iii. MEMS in-home Breath Alcohol testing- $25.00;
iv. BART- $40.00; and
v. SCRAM - $40.00.
These enrollment fees shall be due and payable for each instance that the
electronic monitoring services are ordered by the Court.
k. The P.S.O. shall transfer each case to an unsupervised status and all probation
supervision fees shall cease when all conditions of the probated/suspended
sentence that require supervision have been successfully completed, unless the
Court specifically orders otherwise. Pay only sentences shall be terminated upon
full payment of the amount owed by the probationer.
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2. Probation and/or the monthly probation or monitoring fees may be modified,
suspended or terminated by the Court as determined necessary in the Court's
discretion.
3. Payment of fines and fees will be set according to the sentencing order of the Court.
For those probationers requiring a payment plan due to financial inability to pay in
full, a payment plan will be set out for each probationer by the P.S.O. The P.S.O. in
establishing each payment plan will take into consideration the ability of each
probationer to pay.
4. After three months of noncompliance of the terms of probation, probation fees shall
cease, the P.S.O. shall advise the Court of said noncompliance by sworn affidavit of
the probation officer. Probation fees shall recommence at the conclusion of any rule
nisi hearing based on the Court's ruling.
5. The P.S.O. will complete a financial assessment on those probationers reporting
financial hardships and requesting assistance. The Court will be advised of any
confirmed financial hardships and appropriate sentence modifications will be sought
including addressing probation supervision fees.
6. The P.S.O. will not collect probation supervision fees in advance and will not collect
probation fees for any months not authorized by court order.
7. Probation supervision fees will be assessed on a monthly basis. Individuals, who are
being supervised by the P.S.O. via electronic monitoring, remote alcohol testing, or
GPS tracking, will not be charged a monthly probation supervision fee while on
monitoring. Previously paid fees will not be reimbursed to the probationer when a
conversion to community service occurs during the probated term.
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8. P.S.O. fees collected from the probationer will be disbursed in accordance with
O.C.G.A § 17-14-8(a). In cases not involving restitution, funds will be distributed
first to Crime Victims Emergency Fund("G.C.V.E.F."), and the balance to the
Augusta, Georgia consolidated government, to be disbursed as provided by law.
9. The P.S.O. will collect the G.C.V.E.F. fee pursuant to O.C.G.A. §17-15-13, as
directed by the Court, from each probationer placed on probation as required by
Georgia law unless the Court exempts the probationer. The P.S.O. will remit all
collections on a monthly basis to the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Board.
Department of Community Supervision
The P.S.O. must be registered and in good standing with the Department of Community
Supervision. Further, the P.S.O. must adhere to all duly promulgated rules and regulations of
said Department established by DCS per O.C.G.A. §42-8-106.
Term, Default and Agreement Termination Procedures
Richmond County Probation Office records will be open to audit by the courts and the
Augusta, Georgia Finance Department(or their designees) with appropriate written notice to
ensure compliance with state law, Augusta, Georgia policy, and the rules and regulations of the
DCS. Probation records will be open to inspection and investigation by the DCS or its
designated representatives to determine and monitor compliance with requirements. The
probation office will diligently work to correct areas of noncompliance prior or subsequent to
their discovery by the DCS.
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Augusta, Georgia understands that the DCS has the authority to impose sanctions, deny,
suspend, or revoke the registration approval of a probation entity for noncompliance with
registration requirements.
Augusta, Georgia further understands that the Chief Judge of State Court and the Chief
Judge of Magistrate Court may,by order, implement procedures consistent with the intent of this
agreement.
The said Courts of Richmond County have established the Probation Services Office,
with the approval and consent of the Augusta, Georgia Board of Commissioners, to directly
supervise participants and probationers as set forth herein as evidenced by its execution of this
agreement by its properly authorized official.
The Courts and Augusta, Georgia further agree that prior to termination or reduction of
the services contained herein, the party requesting such changes shall provide at least sixty(60)
days' notice of the intended action. Termination or reduction of services may be addressed by
one of the following actions:
a. By Commission formal action after discussions with the Courts or
b. By Order of the Court, with approval from the governing authority.
The Courts and Augusta, Georgia further agree that, in the event there is action taken by
the Georgia legislature causing probation services to no longer be a judicial function, this
agreement shall be reconsidered by both parties within sixty(60) days of the passage of such
legislation.
This Order shall be effective until December 31, 2021. This Agreement may be renewed
thereafter by mutual consent of the parties. This Order may be amended from time to time by
mutual consent of the parties.
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