Probation and Parole Supervision Strategies - POLICY

Idaho
Department of
Correction

Policy
Title:
Probation and Parole Supervision
Strategies

Page:
1 of 2

Control Number:
701
Version:
4.0
Adopted:
12-03-1982

Josh Tewalt, director, approved this document on 07/21/2020.
Open to the public: Yes
Revision Summary
Revision date (07/21/2020) version 4.0: Updated formatting, Rule Number and director
information.
BOARD OF CORRECTION IDAPA RULE NUMBER 06.02.01
Rules Governing the Supervision of Offenders on Probation o r Parole
POLICY STATEMENT
It is the policy of the department that the division of probation and parole has supervision
authority over individuals placed on probation by the district courts, granted parole by the
Idaho Commission for Pardons and Parole, or accepted for supervision under the authority
of the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision, until the district court, the
Commission for Pardons and Parole, or sending state releases such authority.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to establish guidance for the division of probation and parole in
implementing standard operating procedures and practices related to the supervision and
management of individuals on probation or parole under the jurisdictio n of Idaho Department
of Correction.
SCOPE
This policy applies to all staff members, volunteers, and contractors within the division of
probation and parole.
RESPONSIBILITY
The chief of the division of probation and parole is responsible to develop and imp lement
standard operating procedures, manuals, and other documents and practices as needed to
provide supervision services to individuals under the jurisdiction of the department and
assigned to the division of probation and parole for supervision.
These procedures include, but are not limited to the following:
• Supervision strategies designed to protect the public and enhance the rehabilitation
efforts of individuals under supervision.
• Guidance regarding the interaction and cooperation with law enforcement agencies.
Control Number:
701
Version:
4.0
Title:
Probation and Parole Supervision
Strategies
Page Number:
2 of 2

Idaho Department of Correction
• Procedures regarding the tracking and apprehension of individuals who have
absconded supervision.
• Procedures regarding the authorization and use of discretionary jail time.
• Guidelines for the management of financial obligations of supervised indi viduals to
include fine, restitution, and cost of supervision.
• Procedures to manage the travel of supervised individuals.
• Procedures managing the use of arrest warrants.
REFERENCES
IDAHO STATUTE Title 20, Chapter 2 (20 -219)(3)

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