Who Writes the Presentence Investigation Report? With both a state and federal presentence investigation report, it's up to a probation officer to research and write the document. This requires the officer to first interview the defendant and then collaborate with other professionals involved in the case.

Who writes a pre-sentence report?

What is a pre-sentence report? A pre-sentence report is a document written by a probation officer following an interview with you. The report should be an impartial report that provides the court with information about you including your background, family, education, career and any responsibilities that you may have.

Who are presentence investigations conducted by?

Research that is conducted by court services or a PROBATION officer relating to the prior criminal record, education, employment, and other information about a person convicted of a crime, for the purpose of assisting the court in passing sentence.