Indiana Pretrial Services Rules

Section 22. Pretrial Services Reports and Evaluations

Effective December 8, 2022

(a) The pretrial services entity shall collect statistical data as required by the Pretrial Services Committee. The pretrial services policy team shall use this statistical data for local pretrial services evaluation and improvement.

(b) A pretrial services entity shall complete a process evaluation within the first three years of operation and at least once every three years thereafter. The pretrial services entity shall complete outcome evaluations as appropriate.

(c) The coordinator shall:

(1) prepare a written pretrial services annual report for the preceding year that includes, at a minimum, each of the following:

(A) a summary of the pretrial services entity’s activities, accomplishments, and modifications to its implementation of pretrial evidence-based practices;

(B) a summary of the pretrial services entity’s income and expenditures, including all fee activity;

(C) a summary of the pretrial services data and performance measures approved by the Pretrial Services Committee;

(D) the results of any process and outcome evaluations;

(E) a list of current pretrial services staff and policy team members; and

(F) the completed continuing education hours required by section 10(f) of these rules; and

(2) submit a copy of the annual report to the Indiana Office of Court Services by March 31st of each year.