1. (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:

   1. (a) extent of the services to be rendered by the private entity providing the probation services;
   2. (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;
   3. (c) Requirements for criminal record checks of staff in accordance with the requirements of statute and rules;
   4. (d) Policies and procedures for training of staff;
   5. (e) Bonding of staff and liability insurance coverage;
   6. (f) Staffing levels and standards for offender supervision, including frequency and type of contacts with offenders;
   7. (g) Procedures for handling the collection of all court ordered fines, fees, and restitution, and for handling court ordered community service and treatment;
   8. (h) Procedures for handling indigent offenders to ensure placement of such offenders despite their inability to pay;
   9. (i) Circumstances under which revocation of an offender’s probation may be recommended;
   10. (j) Reporting and record keeping requirements; and
   11. (k) Default and contract termination procedures.

Authority: T.C.A. § 16-3-909. Administrative History: Original rule filed June 23, 2005; effective September 6, 2005.