58-50-2. Definitions.
In addition to the definitions in Section, as used in this chapter:
(1) "Board" means the Private Probation Provider Licensing Board created in Section. 58-50-3
(2) "Court" means the particular court that orders probation in a case.
(3) "Private probation" means the preparation of presentence investigation reports and the performance of supervision services by a private probation provider and funded by a court-ordered fee, to be paid by the defendant, in accordance with Subsection. 77-18-105(6)(a)(vii)
(4) "Private probation provider" means any private individual preparing presentence investigation reports or providing probation supervision in accordance with a court order under Sectionand who is licensed under this chapter, and whose services are limited to minor offenses and misdemeanor violations. 77-18-105 A private probation provider does not have the authority of a peace officer.
(5) "Unprofessional conduct" as defined in Sectionand as may be further defined by rule includes: 58-1-501 failure to disclose any financial or personal interest or prior relationship with parties that affects the private probation provider's impartiality or otherwise constitutes a conflict of interest; providing contract probation services when any financial or personal interest or prior relationship with parties affects the private probation provider's impartiality or otherwise constitutes an actual conflict of interest; failure to clearly define to the offender the services provided by the private probation provider, the rules of conduct, the criteria used, and the fees charged; failure to provide adequate supervision, or supervision as ordered by the court, as determined by the division in collaboration with the board; and failure to comply with the standards specified in Section. 58-50-9