Chapter 3 Flashcards
What does PSI stand for?
Presentence Investigation
True or False: The Presentence Investigation (PSI) is not an actual document
False; The Presentence Investigation (PSI) is an actual document
Some states require a ____ for crimes punishable by more than ____ year of imprisonment
PSI
one
In other states, judges have the _________ to order a PSI
discretion
A PSI is written/directed by __________ ______
probation unite
What is the primary purpose of PSI?
help the court make the appropriate sentencing decision
A PSI Serves as the basis for a plan of probation or parole __________ and _________, indicates _________ ______ of defendant’s life
supervision
treatment
problem areas
PSI sssists jail and prison personnel in their ____________ and __________ _________
classification
treatment programs
PSI help in planning and consideration for _______
parole
____ follows someone through their entire criminal justice “career”
PSI
True or False: When a new crime is committed an old PSI is updated
False; When a new crime is committed a whole new PSI is created
A recently added dimension to the PSI is the __________ __________ of the defendant
financial condition
A PSI determines the defendant’s ability to ____ _____, __________, __________ _____
pay fines
restitution
probation fees
A ______ _______ ____________ is attached to the PSI report and includes the description of harm
victim impact statement
True or False: The PSI is expected to show guilt and innocence as well as related facts gathered by the Probation Officer
False; The PSI is not expected to show guilt or innocence only related facts gathered by the Probation Officer
What are the contents of the PSI?
1) Legal Data
2) Defendant Statement
3) Codefendant(s)
4) Victim Statement
5) Prior Record
6) Probation/Parole
7) Education and Employment
8) Military Service
9) Social History
10) Medical and Mental Status
11) Environments
12) Community Resources
13) Summary and Analysis
Most PSI information is gathered from __________
interviews
________ and _______ are the second greatest source for PSI’s
Records
Reports
PSI may also include a ___________ sentence
recommended
In Nevada, statutes require PSI contain recommendation of a definite term of ____________ or an amount of _____ …or both
confinement
fine
________ has recommended sentencing
Nevada
What are the 2 basic types of PSI?
1) Short-term
2) Long-term
What is the difference between short-term and long-term PSI?
Short-term PSI:
- usually done in misdemeanor or less serious felony cases
- usually less exhaustive and less time consuming
When it comes to pretrial services officers; Instead of positivistic approach to the offender, the PSI must now focus on the _______ and prior ________ _______
offense
criminal history
The Pretrial services provide 2 important services to the court.
1) Investigation
2) Supervision
Pretrial Services Officer conducts pretrial services ___________, interviews the ________, and confirms information through other ________
investigation
defendant
sources
What conditions should the court impose to guarantee the appearances?
A warrant
What are the 2 types of warrants?
1) bench warrant
2) arrest warrant
What is the difference between bench warrant and arrest warrant?
bench warrant- by a judge for court
arrest warrant- done by an officer for arrest
Why has the use of plea bargaining reduced the need for a PSI report?
Because the plea agreemenet may actually specify the sentence a defendant will receive
What does PPI Report stand for?
Pretrial/Plea Investigation Report
What is the PPI report used for?
before a Judge agrees to a negotiated plea bargain
A ____ _______ requires the defendant to agree to the investigation
PPI report
What does ABA stand for?
America Bar Association
What is the basic argument against disclosure of information on PSI?
The sources of information must be protected
What is the argument in favor of disclosure?
enable the defendant to contest any information considered unfair or unfounded
ABA recommends disclosure of information that adversely affects the __________
defendant
To improve the reliablity of the report, the Massachusetts commissioner of probation provides what standards?
1) The PO should identify the sources of information in the report
2) The PO should make personal contact with the informants or sources of information
3) The PO should obtain pertinent documentation when practicable
4) Sources of information should be identified in most instances
