Discretionary Jail Time

Idaho
Departm ent of
Correction

Standard
O perating
Proce dure
Title: Discretionary Jail T ime
Page:
1 of 4
Control Num ber:
701.04.02.007
Vers ion:
3.0
Adopted:
01-07-2005

T e rry Kirkham, chie f of the Div ision of Probation and Parole , approved this
docume nt on 12/23/2015.
Open to the public: Ye s No

Redacted version available: Yes No
SCO PE
This standard operating proc edure (SOP) applies to all Divis ion of Probation and Parole
staff m embers involved in the direct supervision and m anagem ent of probationers and
parolees under the juris diction of the Idaho Departm ent of Correction (IDOC) as agents of
the court and the Commission of Pardons and Parole (the Parole Commission).
NOTE
The provisions of this SOP have been suspended by Brian
Underwood, Chief of the Division of Probation and Parole, effective 20
March 2020 until further notice.

TABLE O F CO NT ENT S
1. Authorizatio n of Discretionary Jai l Tim e .......................................................................... 2
2. Im position of Discretionary Ja il Tim e ............................................................................... 2
Definitions ................................................................................................................................. 4
BOARD OF CORRECT ION IDAPA RULE NUMBER 701
Probation and Parole Supervis ion
POLICY CONT ROL NUMBER 701
Probation and Parole Servic es
Idaho Departm ent of Correction
Control Number:
701.04.02.007
Version:
3.0
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Discretionary Jail Tim e
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PURPO SE
The purpos e of this SOP is to establish the proc ess for probation and parole offic ers (PPO s)
to im pos e discretionary jail time (DJT) for probationers or parolees when the court or the
Parole Commission has ordered it as a c ondition of supervision.
RESPONSIBILIT Y
Div ision Chief/Deputy Chie f
The c hief and deputy c hief of the Divis ion of Probation and Parole are responsible for
overseeing probation and parole s upervis ion and ensuring the implementation of this
SOP.
District M anage rs (or de signees)
Dis trict m anagers (or designees ) are res ponsible for implementing this SOP and for
ensuring that PPOs are following the guidelines , standards, and procedures provided
herein.
Probation and Parole Office r s

Probation and parole offic ers (PPOs) are responsible for practicing the guidelines ,
standards and procedures provided herein.

GENERAL REQ UIREM ENTS
The Divis ion of Probation and Parole us es the Idaho Response M atrix (IRM) to establis h
potential rewards and s anc tions to addres s a probationer’s or parolee’s com pliance and
non-compliance with the c onditions of their release. The use of DJT is a sanction which c an
be used in respons e to serious non-compliant behaviors as identified in the IRM, with
cons ideration given to any protective fac tors the probationer or parolee has in plac e.
1. Authorization of Discre tionary Jail T ime
In accordance with Idaho crim inal rules and statutes , PPOs are authorized to impose up
to 48 hours of DJT when the c ourt or Parole Commission orders this as a c ondition of
s upervis ion. In order to impos e up to 72 hours of DJT, an Order Finding Probable
Caus e (Appendix C) signed by the jurisdictional authority is required.
2. Imposition of Discre tionary Jail T ime
The following s teps will be taken when the im pos ition of DJT is deem ed appropriate for
the s ituation:
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Functional Role s
and Re sponsibilitie s Ste p T asks
(CIS steps are in bold)
Probation and Parole Office r (PPO)

1 Ensure DJT is rec ommended by the IRM and appropriate for
the offender.

PPO

2
Review the order of probation or the parole s upervis ion
c onditions to ens ure the following:
• DJT was ordered as a condition of supervis ion
• Sufficient days of DJT rem ain (if DJT has been
previously im pos ed)
PPO 3 Staff the c as e with a s upervis or.

PPO

4
If imposing les s than 48 hours of DJT:
• Com plete and sign the following form :

o O rder for Discretionary Jail Tim e (Appendix A
or B)
If im posing between 48 and 72 hours of DJT:
• Com plete and sign the following form s:
o Affidavit of Probable Caus e (Appendix C)
o O rder Finding Probable Cause (Appendix C)
o O rder for Discretionary Jail Tim e (Appendix C)

District M anage r (or
de signee)

5
Review the c ase to ensure the following:
• DJT was ordered as a condition of supervis ion and
s uffic ient days rem ain for us e.
• The c orrective plan m eets the guidelines of the IRM.
• The applicable form s are c om pleted and c orrect.

District M anage r (or
de signee)

6
Deny, modify, or approve the plan.
Docume nt de cision in the Corre ctions Inte grate d Syste m
(CIS) as a case update .
If the plan is denied, the process ends here.
If the plan is approved, sign the form (s ) and return to the
PPO.
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PPO

7
Submit and file c opies of the applicable form(s ):
• A c opy will be sent to the jurisdictional authority as
notific ation.
o Probationers : A c opy will be s ent via fax or
elec tronically to the s entenc ing judge,
prosecuting attorney and las t defense attorney
of rec ord.
o Parolees: A c opy will be s ent via fax or
elec tronically to designated pers onnel at the
Parole Commission.
• A c opy will be left at the jail where the DJT is to be
s erved.
• A c opy will be placed in the c entral file.

PPO

8
Notify the offender of DJT to be im pos ed.
• Res train the offender and trans port to jail or
• Notify offender of date/tim e to s elf-surrender and
trans port to jail at that tim e.
Docume nt imposition of DJT as a Re sponse M atrix e ntr y
in CIS.

DEFINIT IONS
Discretionary Jail T ime (DJT ): A s us pended jail sentence - ordered as a condition of
probation or parole - to be im posed at the discretion of the s upervising probation and parole
offic er.

REFERENCES
Discretionary Jail Time – Order for DJT – Parole (Appendix A)
Discretionary Jail Time – Order for DJT – Probation (Appendix B)

Discretionary Jail Time – Order for DJT – Probation with Judicial Signature Line (Appendix C)

Discretionary Jail Time – Order for DJT – Probation with Judicial Signature Line including
Probable Cause Forms (Appendix C)

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