Bill > SF4275

This bill modifies the requirements for presentence investigations and written reports in criminal cases. The key changes are: 1. Presentence investigations and reports are now only required if requested, rather than being mandatory for all felony cases. This gives the court more discretion in ordering these investigations. 2. The process for conducting presentence investigations and preparing the reports is clarified, including the requirement to make reasonable efforts to contact and provide information to victims. 3. The effective date for these changes is August 1, 2020, and they apply to presentence investigations conducted on or after that date. The bill aims to provide the court with more flexibility in ordering presentence investigations, while maintaining the important requirements around victim notification and the content of the reports.