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presentence — (ˈ)prē+ adjective Etymology: pre + sentence, n. : of, based upon, or constituting an investigation into the character and background of a convicted offender as a means of collecting information useful to the sentencing judge the presentence… … Useful english dictionary
presentence investigation — pre·sen·tence investigation /ˌprē sent əns / n: an investigation made by a probation officer in preparing a presentence report Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. presentence investigation … Law dictionary
presentence report — n: a report prepared by a probation officer upon conviction of a defendant that assists the sentencing court in imposing an appropriate sentence ◇ The information contained in a presentence report includes the defendant s prior criminal history… … Law dictionary
presentence hearing — n. A proceeding following a criminal conviction at which a jury or judge examines all particulars relevant to the criminal and his or her offense, before passing sentence. Webster s New World Law Dictionary. Susan Ellis Wild. 2000 … Law dictionary
presentence hearing report — n. A report usually prepared by the probation department enumerating the convicted person s prior criminal record, and educational, family, employment, and social background; intended to assist the court at the pre sentence hearing. Webster s New … Law dictionary
Presentence Investigation — A presentence investigation report (PSI) is a legal term referring to the investigation into the history of person convicted of a crime before sentencing to determine if there are extenuating circumstances which should ameliorate the sentence or… … Wikipedia
presentence — v.t., presentenced, presentencing. * * * … Universalium
presentence — n. linguistic construct that precedes formation of sentences … English contemporary dictionary
presentence — pre·sentence … English syllables
Probation officer — Probation officers and parole officers function as agents or officers of the courts.Probation and Parole in the United StatesIn the United States, there can be probation officers in the city, county, state or federal level wherever there is a… … Wikipedia
