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1999 SESSION
SB 969 Presentence investigations and reports.
Introduced by: W. Roscoe Reynolds | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Presentence investigations and reports. Restores language that leaves it up to the court or the defendant whether a presentence investigation and report are required. Last year’s amendments, to become effective July 1, 1999, mandate a presentence report in every case (including, implicitly, plea agreements). The bill also removes another 1998 amendment that required substance abuse screening and assessment for certain convicted defendants. Substance abuse assessment will be at the discretion of the court.
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HISTORY
- 01/19/99 Senate: Presented & ordered printed 993428728
- 01/19/99 Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/29/99 Senate: Assigned to C. J. sub-committee: Criminal Law & Procedure
- 02/07/99 Senate: Passed by for the day in C. J. (8-Y 7-N)