Procedures for the use of incentives and rewards in criminal and family court cases
Compiled text through Sep 15, 2021
Register checked through Jul 29, 2026
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Dates and status
- Compiling agency
- Executive Department
- Text status
- Source receipt
- Compiled text through
- Sep 15, 2021
- Register checked through
- July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
- Activity status
- No later Register activity identified in this check.
- Latest notice
- CJS-32-18-00008-A · Adopted rule · Mar 27, 2019
- Source snapshot
- Jun 6, 2026
(a)Procedures for the use of incentives and rewards shall be implemented to support positive behavioral change in the probationer and compliance with conditions of probation. To be most effective, responses to behavior shall be swift, certain, fair, and tailored to the individual:
(1)procedures should incentivize pro-social behavior and successful completion of short and long term case plan goals;
(2)procedures should encourage referrals to service providers which utilize incentives and rewards in working with probationers;
(3)procedures should define incentives and may include, but not be limited to, verbal praise, written acknowledgement of positive behavior, accomplishment of goals, and improved education or employment performance, or other recognitions valued by the individual or family. Incentives may also include modifications of court-ordered conditions including early discharge with court approval; and
(4)procedures should incorporate responsivity principles.