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cookcarl

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What are the usual six categories in a presentence investigation report?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Discuss the three basic functions of an adult probation officer.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

PSI reports usually have the following six categories:

 Information about the offense and a description of its exact nature.
 The defendant's prior record, including juvenile adjudications.
 Background information on the defendant's upbringing, education background, employment, marital situation, physical and emotional health, military service, financial situation.
 A statement by the prosecution about what the appropriate disposition should be
 A summary of the foregoing information along with sentencing alternatives available to the court.
 The probation officer's recommendation on the most appropriate sentence, based on the information in the report.

Answer to Question 2

The three basic functions of an adult probation officer are to manage a caseload, to supervise adult probationers, and to make presentence investigation and other reports to the court. Through case management, the officer is required to determine as much as possible whether a client is obeying the law and complying with the terms of probation. If not, they follow up on the violation. Effective supervision is critical because it protects the department from civil liability. Some probation officers are required to complete a presentence investigation report. The presentence investigation report usually helps the court to decide whether to grant probation, determine the conditions of probation, determine the length of the sentence, and decide on community or institutional-based placement for defendants.




cookcarl

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Reply 2 on: Aug 17, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


fatboyy09

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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