Presentence investigation; advising defendant of contents and

Ind. Code § 35-38-1-12, under Chapter 1. Entry of Judgment and Sentencing.

Ind. Code § 35-38-1-12

conclusions; copy of presentence report; opportunity for victim to make statement; sources of confidential information 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. As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.131-1985, SEC.17.