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RULE 3.711. PRESENTENCE REPORT: WHEN PREPARED

  • As a general rule, a presentence investigation (PSI) cannot begin until after a finding of guilt.
  • An exception allows an early PSI if the defendant consents and its contents are kept confidential from the court and prosecution until after guilt is determined.
  • The purpose of an early PSI is to save time for a defendant who plans to plead guilty and is likely to receive a non-prison sentence.

(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), the sentencing court shall not authorize the commencement of the presentence investigation until there has been a finding of guilt.

(b) The sentencing court may authorize the commencement of the presentence investigation prior to finding of guilt if:

(1) the defendant has consented to such action; and

(2) nothing disclosed by the presentence investigation comes to the attention of the prosecution, the court, or the jury prior to an adjudication of guilt.

Upon motion of the defense and prosecution, the court may examine the presentence investigation prior to the entry of a plea.

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1972 Adoption. The rule permits presentence investigations to be initiated prior to finding of guilt. Its purpose is to reduce unwarranted jail time by a defendant who expects to plead guilty and who may well merit probation or commitment to facilities other than prison.

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