a detailed account of a convicted defendant's educational, criminal, family, and social background conducted as an aid to the court in determining the sentence
a report which gives information to the Court about the juvenile and whether he/she can benefit from being placed on probation, under the supervision of a Probation Officer
a document which details the past behavior, family circumstances, and personality of a convicted adult offender and gives information about the crime he or she committed. It is prepared by a probation agency or other authority in order to assist the court in determining the most appropriate sentence.
Prior to sentencing, the judge may order a probation officer to prepare a pre-sentence report. The report summarizes the accused's family life, personal situation and background. Pre-sentence reports are used to help judges decide on an appropriate sentence for the offender.
A background investigation of the defendant to assist the Judge in determining sentence.
A report to the sentencing judge containing background information about the crime and the defendant to assist the judge in making his or her sentencing decision.
a report issued prior to sentence, by the probation department or other agency containing the defendant's prior record and other relevant information about him/her, which will aid the judge in formulating a just sentence
A report prepared by a court's probation officer, after a person has been convicted of an offense, summarizing for the court the background information needed to determine the appropriate sentence.
Report prepared by the Department of Probation containing information to help the judge determine a sentence.
a report prepared for a Judge by a pre-sentence investigator of the County Adult Probation Department describing the crime, the past behavior of the defendant, the impact of the crime on the victim and recommendation for sentence.
A report by the Social Services Division of the DC Superior Court describing the past behavior, family circumstances, and personality of the accused, as well as specifics about the crime committed. This report helps the judge to determine the sentence. (See "victim impact statement")
A report about an offenderâ€(tm)s background and current circumstances. It is compiled by a probation officer as an aid to the judge in determining the appropriate sentence. A pre-sentence report often contains some victim impact information.
A report prepared by the probation department for reference by the judge when sentencing an accused person, generally describing the defendant's background; financial, job and family status; community ties; criminal history; and any other pertinent information.