131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 2045		LR 2701(02)
	An Act to Establish Training and Certification Standards for Probation and Parole Officers
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
	Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund Minor savings - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	Additional costs to the Department of Public Safety associated with establishing training and certification standards for probation and parole officers are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. Any savings achieved by the Department of Corrections from no longer having to perform the training on these officers are also expected to be minor. No change to the budget is required.