The primary vehicle to assist the Court with sentencing is the presentence investigation report prepared by U. S. Probation Officers (See Rule 32 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure). The District of Minnesota, U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Office, recently modified our website to provide information and access to certain forms intended to aid probation officers in the presentence investigation process. The forms consist of authorization of releases and financial forms, as well as the Presentence Worksheet. The goal is to give the defense community an opportunity to review the forms, in advance of a guilty plea, and perhaps obtain signatures from defendants. The worksheet helps the probation officer collect necessary background information prior to the scheduled presentence interview, for immediate review and verification. We are committed to making a concerted effort to provide access to pertinent documents for immediate receipt of information, to avoid unnecessary delay with respect to presentence disclosure. It is our hope to immediately receive these documents, via email, immediately after the plea is taken or post a guilty verdict, if remaining on bond. This may help to shorten presentence interviews.

NOTE: Please see the News & Announcement article regarding filing Highly Sensitive Documents.

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