Presentence Investigation

Understanding the Presentence Process

Information describing the presentence process roles of a probation officer, statutory authority and what occurs during a presentence interview.

Entendiendo el Proceso Precondenatorio

La información que describe los roles de proceso presentence de agente de libertad condicional, autoridad reglamentaria y lo que ocurre durante una entrevista precondenatoria.

Introduction to Federal Sentencing

Downloadable PDF that describes the statutory basis of guideline sentencing.

Rule 32 - Presentence Reports

Detailed information concerning Rule 32 when a presentence investigation and report are made.

Forms – Presentence Investigation

This section will take you to the Forms section of this website for presentence investigation.

U.S. Sentencing Commission

External web site for the U.S. Sentencing Commission. The U.S. Sentencing Commission is an agency that establishes sentencing policies and practices for the Federal courts. Contains reports to Congress, publications, and Federal sentencing guidelines.

9th Circuit Opinions

External web site that contains a searchable listing of 9th Circuit Court published opinions. There is no charge to view or download these documents from the web site.