Bill > HF4016

This bill modifies the requirements for presentence investigations and reports in criminal cases. It specifies that a presentence investigation and report are required to be conducted only when a defendant has been convicted of a felony, or upon request by the prosecutor in a gross misdemeanor or felony case. The bill also clarifies the information that must be included in the presentence report, such as details about the financial and physical harm caused by the offense, and the application of the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines. The changes introduced by this bill will be effective starting August 1, 2020, and will apply to presentence investigations conducted on or after that date.