23A-48-2. Methods used in adult probation supervision.

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Adult probation supervision shall include:

(1)Use of a normed and validated risk and needs assessment measuring criminal risk factors, specific individual needs and driving variable supervision levels;

(2)Use of assessment results to guide targeted supervision responses consistent with evidence-based practices as to the level of supervision and the practices used to reduce recidivism;

(3)Collateral and personal contacts, including unscheduled contacts, with the offender and community and with a frequency consistent with the probationer's supervision level and risk of re-offense, staying informed of the probationer's conduct, compliance with conditions, and progress in community based intervention;

(4)Use of adult probation change plans for each probationer assessed as medium-risk, high-risk or intensive risk to reoffend;

(5)Use of an automated call-in system for each probationer assessed as administrative or low risk to reoffend unless otherwise approved by the chief court services officer for the judicial circuit; and

(6)Use of practical and suitable supervision methods that are consistent with evidence-based practices to aid and encourage the probationer to improve his or her conduct and circumstances and to reduce the risk of recidivism through the use of incentives and rewards for positive behavior and swift and certain sanctions for noncompliance.