HomeMy WebLinkAboutWarrants: The Use of Agent's, Bench, and Parole Commission
Idaho
Departm ent of
Correc tion
Standard
Ope rating
Proce dure
Div ision of
O pe rations
Community
Corre ctions
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Adopte d:
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W arrants : The Use of Agent’s, Benc h, and
Parole Commission
T his d ocument w as a pprov ed by K evin K emp, chi ef o f t h e Div ision o f Opera tions ,
o n 12/10/10 (sign ature o n f i le).
BOARD OF CORRECT ION IDAPA RULE NUMBER 701
Probation and Parole Supervis ion
POLICY ST AT EMENT NUM BER 701
Probation and Parole Services
POLICY DOCUM ENT NUM BER 701
Probation and Parole Services
DEFINIT IONS
Standardiz ed Definitions List
Absconder: An offender who avoids the s upervis ion requirem ents of his probation or parole
by fleeing, relocating to another area, or evading s upervision.
Agent's Warrant: An arres t warrant issued by a probation and parole offic er to detain a
probationer, parolee, or drug and/or m ental health court offender.
Bench Warrant: A docum ent issued by an offic er of the court authoriz ing a probation/parole
or law enforc ement offic er to perform a s pecified ac tion.
Commission of Pardons and Parole: The dec ision-m aking body that has the authority to
grant, revoke, reinstate, or refus e parole. The Commission of Pardons and Parole is
c ommonly referred to as the Parole Commission.
Commission of Pardons and Parole Warrant: A non-bondable warrant of arres t issued by
the Commission of Pardons and Parole for an alleged parole violation. The Commission of
Pardons and Parole W arrant is commonly referred to as a Parole Commission W arrant.
O ffender: A pers on under the legal care, custody, s upervis ion, or author ity of the Board--
including a person within or without the State purs uant to agreem ent with another s tate or
c ontractor.
Parole Revocation Hearing: Pursuant to a violation hearing (or the offender’s waiver of
s uc h hearing) and a finding of guilt on one (1) or m ore violations, a hearing in whic h the
Commission of Pardons and Parole will determine whether or not to (1) grant parole to the
offender or (2) revoke the offender’s parole.
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Prelim inary Hearing: A hearing (for tec hnical violations only) to establis h whether or not
there is probable c aus e to believe the violations m ay have occurred.
Technical Violation: A violation of the rules of releas e for reas ons other than a
m is dem eanor or a felony crim inal convic tion or absconding from s upervis ion . (Technic al
violations inc lude pending m isdem eanor or felony c rimes or infrac tions in whic h a guilty plea
or finding of guilt has not been made in c ourt.)
Violation Hearing: A fac t-finding hearing conducted by a Commission of Pardons and
Parole hearing officer to make a finding of guilt or innocence on each alleged violation of
parole.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this s tandard operating proc edure (SOP) is to provide guidanc e to pr obation
and parole offic ers (PPOs ) regarding the us e of agent's , bench, and parole c ommission
warrants ; and the proc edures required after a Parole Commission W arrant is s erved.
SCOPE
This SOP applies to all Community Correc tions Unit s taff m embers involved in the
s upervis ion and management of offenders who are under the juris diction of the Idaho
Department of Correction (IDOC), Community Correc tions Unit.
RESPONSIBILIT Y
Deputy Chief of the Community Corrections Unit
The deputy c hief of the Community Correc tions Unit (or des ignee) is responsible for
overs eeing probation and parole s ervic es and for ensuring the guidelines and
proc edures herein are adhered to for the issuanc e of agent’s warrants, and s ubm itting
for benc h and parole c ommission warrants for violations of probation and parole
c onditions .
District M anagers and Supervisors
Dis trict m anagers and s upervisors are res pons ible for implementing this SOP and for
ensuring PPOs are practicing the guidelines , s tandards, and proc edures provided
herein. In addition, all managers and supervisors will be required to read this SOP
annually.
Probation and Parole Officers
PPOs are res pons ible for practicing the guidelines , s tandards, and proc edures provided
herein. In addition, all PPOs will be required to read this S OP annually.
T able of Conte nts
General Requ irements .............................................................................................................. 3
1. The Us e of Agent’s W arrants.............................................................................................. 3
Agent ’s W arrant Procedure .......................................................................................... 3
2. The Us e of Bench and Parol e Commission W arrants ....................................................... 4
Bench and Parole Commis s ion W arrant Proc edure .................................................... 5
3. Parole Commission W arrants : Parolee Rights and Hearing Procedures .......................... 6
Parolee Rights ............................................................................................................... 6
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Hearing Procedures ...................................................................................................... 6
4. W arrants in Extraordinary Circumstanc es .......................................................................... 9
5. Reports ................................................................................................................................ 9
Report of Vi olati on ........................................................................................................ 9
Special Progres s Report............................................................................................. 10
Referenc es .............................................................................................................................. 10
GENERAL REQUIREMENT S
This SOP follows guidelines for responding to violations of probation or parole conditions of
s upervis ion as outlined in SO P 701.004.02.001 , Probation and Parole Superv ision
Strategies . It als o s ets s tandards and procedures for issuing agent’s warrants , s ubmitting
reports of violations and conduc ting preliminary hearings for parolees alleged to have violated
parole c onditions.
1. T he Use of Age nt’s Warrants
W hen a violation of c onditions is detected (s ee SOP 701.04.02.001, Probation and Parole
Superv ision Strategies ), the PPO m us t do the following prior to issuing an Agent’s W arrant.
Agent’s Warrant Procedure
Functional Role s and
Re sponsibilitie s
Ste p
T asks
CIS ste ps are in bold
Probation and Parole
Office r (PPO)
1
W hen a violation is detec ted (s ee SOP 701.04.02.001),
determine whether it is appropriate to issue an Agent’s
W arrant.
Note: It is always appropriate to issue a warrant when (1)
the offender pos es a risk to harm himself or others, or (2)
there is reas onable s us picion to believe that the offender is
attempting to abscond.
PPO
2
W hen a s upervis or is:
Unavailable:
Issue an Agent’s W arrant. Note: If the offender
is a probationer, also c om plete an Affidavit and
issue it when issuing the warrant.
Notify a s upervis or and the proper authority (i.e.,
pros ec utor, c ourt, or Commission of Pardons and
Parole) within one (1) busines s day of the arrest.
Note: If the offender’s whereabouts are unknown and the
offender c annot be loc ated, s ee SOP 701.04.02.002,
Absconder/Fugitiv e Procedures . If the warrant is to be
served on offenders who are under the supervision of the
Inters tate Com pac t, see SOP 704.04.02.001, Interstate
Compac t Agreement.
Available:
Staff with a s upervis or the decis ion to issue an
Agent’s W arrant.
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Functional Role s and
Re sponsibilitie s
Ste p
T asks
CIS ste ps are in bold
Supe rv isor
3
Dec ide whether it is /was appropriate to issue an Agent’s
W arrant.
• Approve or deny the PPO’s rec ommendation to issue
the warrant, or
• If in dis agreement with the PPO’s decis ion to issue
the warrant, m ake arrangements to have the offender
releas ed.
PPO
4
Rec ommendation Approved
If not already done in s tep 2, issue an Agent’s
W arrant. Note: If the offender is a probationer,
also c om plete an Affidavit and issue it when
issuing the warrant.
Notify a s upervis or and the proper authority (i.e.,
pros ec utor, c ourt, or Commission of Pardons and
Parole) within one (1) busines s day of the arrest.
Subm it a Report of Violation (s ee s ec tion 4) and
a copy of the Affidav it to the proper authority
within three (3) bus iness days of the arres t.
Proc eed to s tep 5.
Note: If the offender’s whereabouts are unknown and the
offender c annot be loc ated, s ee SOP 701.04.02.002,
Absconder (Fugitiv e) Procedures. If the warrant is to be
served on offenders who are under the supervision of the
Inters tate Com pac t, see SOP 704.04.02.001, Interstate
Compac t Agreement.
Rec ommendation Denied
Proc eed to s tep 5.
Offender Releas ed
Notify the proper authority within one (1)
bus iness day of the dec ision to release the
offender.
Proc eed to s tep 5.
PPO
5
Docume nt in the Corre ctions Inte grate d Syste m (CIS)
as a “case update ” e ach staffing he ld with a
supe rv isor, the de cision, and the action take n.
2. T he Use of Be nch and Parole Commission Warrants
A s upervis or m ay determ ine that an Agent’s W arrant s hould not be issued (s ee section 1),
but m ay feel that the s everity of the violation detec ted and the offender’s ris k level s upports
that a Report of Violation be s ubm itted to the proper authority (i.e., pros ec utor, c ourt, or
Commission of Pardons and Parole). However, when a violation of conditions is detec ted
ens ure that the violation is properly res ponded to in accordance with SOP 701.04.02.001,
Probation and Parole Supervis ion Strategies , prior to s ubmitting the Report of Violation.
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Bench and Parole Commissio n Warrant Procedure
Functional Role s and
Re sponsibilitie s
Ste p
T asks
CIS ste ps are in bold
Probation and Parole
Office r (PPO)
1
W hen a violation is detected (see SOP 701.04.02.001),
determine whether the violation can be handled with
interm ediate sanctions and interventions , or if a Report of
Violation should be s ubm itted.
Handle with intermediate s anc tions and interventions
Entry-level PPOs : Staff the c as e with a
s upervis or; Proceed to step 2.
Senior-level PPOs : Proceed to s tep 3.
Subm it a Report of Violation
Staff the case with a supervisor; Proc eed to s tep
2.
Supe rv isor
2
Review the following:
The violation or violations ,
The offender’s risk level,
Perform anc e on s upervis ion,
Prior violations ,
Prior interm ediate sanctions and interventions ,
and
Program plans
Dec ide whether intermediate sanctions and
interventions are m ore appropriate or if a Report of
Violation should be s ubm itted.
• Inform the PPO of the dec is ion.
PPO
3
Handle with intermediate s anctions and interventions
Develop a balanced plan that inc ludes
interm ediate s anc tions and interventions.
Monitor the effec tivenes s of the interm ediate
s anc tion and intervention and m ake adjus tm ents
if necessary.
Subm it a Report of Violation (see s ec tion 4)
Offender a probationer: Com plete and subm it a
Report of Violation to the pros ec utor or c ourt
within three (3) bus iness days .
Offender a parolee: Com plete and s ubm it a
Report of Violation to the Commission of Pardons
and Parole within three (3) bus ines s days.
PPO
4
Docume nt in the Corre ctions Inte grate d Syste m (CIS)
as a “case update ” e ach staffing he ld with a
supe rv isor, the de cision, and the action take n.
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Functional Role s and
Re sponsibilitie s
Ste p
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CIS ste ps are in bold
PPO
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Onc e the warrant is issued:
• Attempt to s erve the warrant, or
• Enlis t a law enforc em ent agenc y to serve the
warrant.
Note: If the offender’s whereabouts are unknown and the
offender c annot be loc ated, s ee SOP 701.04.02.002,
Absconder (Fugitiv e) Procedures. If the warrant is to be
served on offenders who are under the supervision of the
Inters tate Com pac t, see SOP 704.04.02.001, Interstate
Compac t Agreement.
PPO
6 If the offender pos ts bond on a Benc h W arrant, res um e or
continue supervision until the case is adjudic ated.
F o r f urth er assistanc e w ith C IS, se e y our d esig nated C IS sup er u s e r.
3. Parole Commission Warrants: Parole e Rights and He aring Proce dure s
Parolee Rights
During the preliminary and parole violation hearing process, the parolee has the right to:
• Rec eive written notic e of the time and plac e of the hearings at leas t 24
hours in advanc e;
• Be advis ed of the allegations contained in the Report of Violation;
• Have an attorney pres ent;
• Present evidenc e and witnesses ;
• Confront advers e witnesses , unless s uc h action would s ubjec t the
witnesses to risk or harm;
• Rec eive a tim ely, written decis ion.
Hearing Procedures
Parolees will be granted a preliminary hearing on a Report of Violation consis ting solely
of allegations of technic al violations for whic h a warrant has been issued, unles s the
parolee waives that right.
Note : Parolees alleged to have absconded or c onvicted of a crim e, mis dem eanor, or
felony are not entitled to a preliminary hearing.
Pre liminary He aring Office rs
The Commission of Pardons and Parole has delegated the selec tion of preliminary
hearing officers to probation and parole dis tric ts . To be designated the preliminary
hearing officer, the PPO must not have:
• Been involved in the arrest (or the decis ion to arrest the offender), or
• Rec ently supervised the parolee.
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Note : The parolee m us t not be provided a c opy of the Report of Violation at the
preliminary hearing bec aus e providing the parolee with a c opy of the report s tarts the
c lock tic king on when the parolee m ust be granted a violation hearing.
Functional Role s and
Re sponsibilitie s
Ste p
T asks
Probation and Parole
Office r (PPO)
1
Serve and explain the following docum ents to the parolee:
• Agent’s W arrant. (Note : If us ed, replace the
Agent’s W arrant with the Parole Commission
W arrant when it is rec eived.)
• Parole Commission W arrant Return of
Servic e. (Note : Typic ally, m us t be s erved
within three [3] bus iness days of rec eipt;
however, if the detention location exc eeds a 50
mile radius , within five [5] bus ines s days of
receipt.)
• Notic e of Rights for Legal Repres entation and
W itnesses . Note : If the warrant is to be s erved on offenders who are
under the s upervis ion of the Inters tate Com pac t, see SO P
704.04.02.001, Interstate Com pact Agreem ent.
PPO
2
If the parolee is entitled to a preliminary hearing
(tec hnical violations only):
Inform the parolee of his rights pertaining to the
hearing and of the cons equenc es of waiving the
hearing. (See the above s ubs ec tion titled Parolee
Rights .)
Note : Any s uc h waiver by the parolee must be voluntary.
• If the parolee is not entitled to a prelim inary
hearing, proc eed to s tep 7.
Parole e
3
Dec ide whether to waive or request a preliminary hearing
(tec hnical violations only).
• Com plete the appropriate areas of the Agent’s
W arrant or Parole Commission W arrant Return of
Servic e, and return the warrant or return of
s ervic e to the PPO.
PPO
4
W ithin one (1) bus iness day of rec eipt:
• Notify the Commission of Pardons and Parole of
the parolee’s decis ion.
Note : If the parolee waives the prelim inary hearing, ens ure
step 2 was followed, and proceed to s tep 7.
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• Determ ine if an attorney or witnesses will
attend the hearing.
• Schedule the hearing at the jail or probation and
parole offic e. (The hearing m us t be c onduc ted
within five [5] busines s days of the arrest of the
parolee. See the note box in s tep 6 for the
exc eptions .)
If wi tnesses need to be accommodated, seek
the approval of another location f rom the
Commission of Pardons and Parole.
• Notify the supervising PPO and any witnesses
for the state.
At least 24 hours prior to the hearing, notify the parolee
of the hearing date, tim e, and location.
Preliminary Hearing
Offic er
6
Conduc t the hearing within five (5) bus iness days of the
arres t, unles s the parolee waives part or all of the five-
(5) day period and so notes on the Agent’s W arrant or
Parole Commission W arrant Return of Service.
Note : The prelim inary hearing offic er m ay exc lude any
evidenc e or witnesses deemed irrelevant to the issues . In
addition, if a witness’ pres ence at the hearing pos es an
undue threat to the witness’ safety, the hearing officer s hall
notify the Commission of Pardons and Parole. The
commission will determ ine whether the witnes s m us t
appear or m ay be exc luded.
Rec ord the hearing on audio tape and maintain the tape for
six (6) m onths.
Upon c ompletion of the hearing:
Make a finding as to whether probable cause
exists for eac h technic al violation.
Issue a verbal decision to the parolee and PPO.
W ithin five (5) bus ines s days of the com pletion of the
hearing,
Subm it a written decis ion to the parolee and the
Commission of Pardons and Parole. The written
dec ision m us t include the reas ons for the finding
and the evidenc e relied upon. Note : If probable cause is not found, the c ommission may
releas e the parolee, which will end the proc es s at this s tep.
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Re sponsibilitie s
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Commission of
Pardons and Parole
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Sc hedule a violation hearing if any of the following
exis t:
The parolee was not entitled to a prelim inary
hearing,
The parolee waived the prelim inary hearing, or
The prelim inary hearing offic er determ ined that
probable c aus e exists .
Send a Notice of Hearing to the supervising PPO .
Supe rv ising PPO
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• W ithin two (2) bus iness days of receipt,
s erve the parolee with the Notic e of
Hearing.
• Arrange with the detention fac ility a loc ation
for the hearing.
• Attend the violation hearing or send a
representative that is fam iliar with the case.
4. Warrants in Extraordinary Circumstance s
If extraordinary circumstances exist such that neither an Agent’s, Benc h, nor Parole
Commission W arrant is appropriate, the direc tor of the IDOC (or des ignee), m ay request by
affidavit that an Ada County magis trate issue a perm anent arrest warrant . (Idaho Code,
Section 20-209F)
Note : SOP 507.02.01.002, Escape/W alk-away Response, describes the proc es s for the
direc tor to issue a tem porary arres t warrant and obtain a perm anent arrest warrant from an
Ada c ounty m agis trate.
5. Re ports
It is important that the jurisdic tion authority be aware of how offenders und er their juris diction
are perform ing on probation or parole. PPOs us e both formal (Report of Violation) and
informal (intermediate s anc tions and interventions ) means to m anage offender behavior in
the c ommunity. W hen us ing interm ediate s anc tions , the PPO should keep the court or
Commission of Pardons and Parole inform ed.
Report of Violation
W hen available, a Report of Violation s hall be written us ing a Departm ent -approved
form at as provided in the Corrections Integrated Sys tem (CIS).
Recommendations for the dis pos ition of a Report of Violation can include the following
exam ples :
Probatione rs
• Additional conditions , s anc tions , and continued or extended probation.
• Revoc ation, s anc tions , and reins tatement.
• Retained juris diction.
• Revoc ation and im pos ition of sentenc e.
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Parolees
• Reinstatement and additional special conditions.
Special Progress Report
If a decis ion is made not to s ubm it a Report of Violation (in accordance with s ec tion 1 or
s ection 2) for s erious violations as outlined in SOP 701.04.02.001, Probation and Parole
Supervision Strategies , a Spec ial Progres s Report s hould be subm itted. The Departm ent
will provide a c omputeriz ed form (loc ated in the CIS) to be used for s pec ial progress
reports that inc ludes inform ation pertaining to the offender’s behavior, the ac tions taken,
and the PPO's rec ommendations .
Note : Anytim e a special report is issued, doc ument the issuanc e in the CIS as a “case
update ,” to include e ach staffing he ld with a supe rv isor, the de cision, and the
action take n.
REFERENCES
Agent’s W arrant
Affidav it
Idaho Code, Title 20, Chapter 2, Sec tion 20-209F, W arrants for Certain Fugitives
Idaho Code, Title 20, Chapter 2, Sec tion 20-227, Arres t of Parolee, Probationer or Pers on
Under Drug Court or Mental Health Court Superv is ion without W arrant—Agent’s W arrant—
Detention—Report to Commission or Court
Idaho Code, Title 20, Chapter 2, Sec tion 20-228, Conditions of Parole to be Spec ified in
W riting—W arrant for Arrest of Sus pec ted Violators —Effec t of Sus pens ion and Arrest
Idaho Code, Title 20, Chapter 2, Section 20-229, Parole Revoc ation Hearing
Idaho Code, Title 20, Chapter 2, Section 20-229A, Notice—Servic e—W aiver
Idaho Code, Title 20, Chapter 2, Sec tion 20-229B, Commission Rulings
Standard Operating Proc edure 701.04.02.001, Probation and Parole Superv ision Strategies
Standard Operating Proc edure 507.02.01.002, Escape/W alk -away Res pons e
Standard Operating Proc edure 701.04.02.002, Absconder (Fugitive) Procedures
Standard Operating Proc edure 704.04.02.001, Interstate Com pac t Agreem ent
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