Utah Code Title 58. Occupations and Professions § 58-50-2. Definitions

(4)(a) “Private probation provider” means any private individual preparing presentence investigation reports or providing probation supervision in accordance with a court order under Section 77-18-105 and who is licensed under this chapter, and whose services are limited to minor offenses and misdemeanor violations.

(b) A private probation provider does not have the authority of a peace officer.

(a) 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;

(b) 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;

(c) 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;

(d) failure to provide adequate supervision, or supervision as ordered by the court, as determined by the division in collaboration with the board; and

(e) failure to comply with the standards specified in Section 58-50-9.