SOP_NUMBER: 210.08
TITLE: Probation Boot Camp – Discharge/Post-Release Program and Supervision
REFERENCE_CODE: IIB12-0008
DIVISION: Facilities
TOPIC_AREA: 210 Policy-Probation Boot Camp
EFFECTIVE_DATE: 2015-07-16
WORD_COUNT: 313
POWERDMS_URL: https://public.powerdms.com/GADOC/documents/106069
URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/210.08/

SUMMARY:
This policy requires probation boot camp staff to develop and coordinate a written aftercare plan for each discharging probationer. Staff must work with receiving probation offices to arrange post-release services, referrals, and specialized supervision based on the probationer's individual needs. The aftercare plan and case materials are forwarded to the receiving probation office prior to the probationer's release.

KEY_TOPICS: probation boot camp, discharge, post-release supervision, aftercare plan, reentry planning, probation office coordination, specialized supervision, case management, probationer release

ATTACHMENTS:
  1. Boot Camp Aftercare Plan
     URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/210.08-att-1/

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|GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS<br>Standard Operating Procedures|Col2|Col3|
|---|---|---|
|**`Functional Area: `**<br>`Facilities Operations`|**`Reference Number: `**<br>`IIB12-0008`<br>`(210.08)`|**`Revises`**<br>**`Previous`**<br>**`Effective Date:`**<br>`3/01/2005`|
|**`Subject:`**<br>`Probation Boot Camp –`<br>`Discharge/Post-Release`<br>`Program and Supervision`|||
|**`Authority:`**<br>`Bryson/Ward`|**`Effective Date:`**<br>`07/16/15`|`Page`**`1`**` of`<br>**2 **|

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I. POLICY:

   Designated staff in probation boot camps shall insure that
   each discharging probationer has a post-release program and
   supervision plan. This will be coordinated with appropriate
   field probation staff.

II. APPLICABILITY:

   Probation Boot Camps.

III. RELATED DIRECTIVES:

   A. GDC-SOP: IIID04-0003.

   B.  ACA Standard: 1-ACBC-4E-02.

IV. DEFINITIONS:

   NONE.

V. ATTACHMENTS:

   Attachment 1 – Boot Camp Aftercare Plan

VI. PROCEDURE:

   A. A designated staff member will be responsible for the
      development of a written aftercare plan for each
      probationer. The plan will be based upon the needs of the
      probationer in question.

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|Functional Area:<br>Facilities Operations|Prev. Eff. Date:<br>3/01/2005|Page 2 of<br>2|
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|`Functional Area:`<br>`Facilities Operations`|`Effective Date:`<br>`07/16/15`|`Reference Number:`<br>`IIB12-0008`<br>`(210.08)`|


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   B. The staff person will attempt to assist with post-release
      planning through contact and/or referral to such
      agencies, organizations, etc., that can provide
      assistance in meeting the probationer’s post-release
      needs.

   C. The designated staff person will coordinate activities
      with the receiving probation office. Pending a successful
      release, the receiving office should be contacted two
      work days in advance.

   D. Furloughs for release preparation are not authorized in
      probation boot camps.

   E. The written aftercare plan and other required case file
      material will be forwarded to the receiving office.

   F. A period of specialized supervision shall follow release.
      After satisfactory completion of the specialized
      supervision period, the probationer will continue under
      condition of the sentence as ordered by the court. The
      probationer shall participate in any program as directed
      by probation staff.

VII. RETENTION SCHEDULE:

   A. Attachment 1 - Boot Camp Aftercare Plan: Upon completion
      of this form, it will be placed in the
      inmate’s/probationer’s case history file.

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