For newly assigned cases, within how many business days must home verification occur after initial contact?

• A. First 15 business days after initial contact
• B. 30 calendar days after initial contact
• C. 7 calendar days after initial contact
• D. 60 calendar days after initial contact

Answer: (A)

Timeliness of home verification after initial contact is measured in business days, not calendar days. For newly assigned cases, the requirement is to complete the home verification within 15 business days after initial contact. This window balances the need for a prompt, proactive check of the offender’s residence with the realities of fieldwork, scheduling visits, and gathering needed information. It uses business days to account for weekends and holidays when staff aren’t performing field verification, making 15 business days a practical, achievable target. The other options rely on calendar days or set shorter/longer spans that don’t align with typical field operations, so they aren’t the standard used here. If obstacles arise, this should be documented and coordinated with supervision to address any delays within policy.