2025 Session
Last amended: 2023 session
§ 244.24 — Assessing Risk for Individuals on Probation
Plain-Language Summary
All probation agencies must have written policies for assessing the risk levels of people on probation. They must use approved risk screening and risk-and-needs assessment tools as part of their supervision process.
244.24 ASSESSING RISK FOR INDIVIDUALS ON PROBATION.
All probation agencies must adopt written policies for assessing risk levels for individuals on probation. A probation agency must use a risk screener and risk and needs assessment tools as prescribed by its written policies.
History:
1997 c 239 art 9 s 30; 2023 c 52 art 17 s 13
History: History: 1997 c 239 art 9 s 30; 2023 c 52 art 17 s 13
Practical Notes
Risk assessments help probation agencies determine the appropriate level of supervision for each person. Higher-risk individuals typically receive more frequent contact and more restrictive conditions. The written policy requirement ensures consistency across the state.