35-38-1-12. Presentence investigation; advising defendant of contents and conclusions; copy of presentence report; opportunity for victim to make statement; sources of confidential information

IN Code § 35-38-1-12 (2019) (N/A)
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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.