No individual will provide services to probation entities without first registering and being approved by MPOU as set forth herein.
(a) Registration application. Registration applications for all individuals are required to be submitted as required and approved by MPOU, and must be truthful, accurate, and complete.(b) Initial approval. After receipt of a completed registration evidencing that all individuals have the qualifications set forth by law and these rules and that other requirements are met, MPOU shall respond within 15 days with approval of registration, denial, or deficiency statement. Applicants shall have 10 days to cure deficiencies. If deficiencies are not cured within the 10 days, the registration application shall be deemed denied.(c) Ongoing approval. Once initially approved individuals shall remain approved as long as they remain in compliance with applicable laws and rules. MPOU may require that certain documents and information be submitted on a periodic basis to verify continuing compliance with requirements.(d) Additional information for verification. MPOU may require any applicant or approved individuals to submit additional information or verification that is reasonably related to making a determination regarding initial approval or continued compliance with requirements.(e) Non-transferability of registration approval. Approval of individuals is not transferable. Application for new (initial) registration approval must be submitted prior to any change of an individual which must meet the requirements set forth in these rules.(f) Validity of registration approval. All registration approvals issued pursuant to the laws and regulations are valid only so long as the individual of record is actively engaged in the operation of a probation entity. In the event the individual of record ceases to be actively engaged in the operation of a probation entity, MPOU must be notified.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 105-2-.06
O.C.G.A. §§ 42-8-106.1, 42-8-109.3, 42-8-109.4.
Original Rule entitled "Individual Registration and Approval Requirements" adopted. F. Jan. 25, 2017; eff. Feb. 14, 2017.Amended: F. Jan. 3, 2019; eff. Jan. 23, 2019.