Presentence investigation; advising defendant of contents and
conclusions; copy of presentence report; opportunity for victim to
make statement; sources of confidential information
Sec. 12. (a) Before imposing sentence, the court shall:
(1) advise the defendant or his counsel and the prosecuting
attorney of the factual contents and conclusions of the
presentence investigation; or
(2) provide the defendant or his counsel and the prosecuting
attorney with a copy of the presentence report.
The court also shall offer the victim, if present, an opportunity to
make a statement concerning the crime and the sentence.
(b) The sources of confidential information need not be disclosed.
The court shall furnish the factual contents of the presentence
investigation or a copy of the presentence report sufficiently in
advance of sentencing so that the defendant will be afforded a fair
opportunity to controvert the material included.
As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.131-1985,
SEC.17.
Last modified: May 24, 2006