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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure § 35-38-1-12 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-35-criminal-law-and-procedure/in-code-sect-35-38-1-12/
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