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Presentence Investigations
Purpose
Presentence Investigations/Reports are used to provide the court with critical information about the defendant and their offense(s).
A presentence report includes;
- Defendant’s History (social/family/work/etc)
- Criminal Record
- Sentencing Recommendation
- Victim Statement (if applicable)
- Restitution Information (if applicable)
This information provides the judge with as much information as possible to make a sentencing decision.
These reports are composed by Probation Officers of the Pinal County Superior Court who are assigned to the department’s presentence investigation unit.
Resources
- Am I allowed to bring my child/children to the office the day of the interview?
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Please do not bring children to the presentence interview.
- What do I need to bring to my presentence interview?
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You must bring the following to your interview:
- Your birth certificate or passport
- Your Driver’s License or photo identification
- Your social security number/card
- Your Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) or insurance card
- Proof of residence (utility bill, phone bill, etc)
- Your most recent payroll check stub (if possible)
You may bring:
- A written statement of your version of the offense
- Character reference letters, which are letters from friends, employers, and/or clergy who know about the offense and what type of person you are
- What is the Probation Officer going to ask me about during my interview?
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The Probation Officer will ask you about:
- Names and social security numbers you’ve used
- Parental and family information (including ages and addresses)
- Marital information
- Employment information (including supervisors, addresses, and phone numbers)
- Military information
- Juvenile and adult criminal history (including arrests and probationary/parole periods)
- Education history and goals
- Substance abuse and mental health concerns
- Where you plan to live after you are sentenced
- Your personal information (address, phone number, etc.)
- When do I need to report to my presentence investigator?
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Please report to the Adult Probation Department in the Pinal County Superior Court House after your change of plea hearing. You will be providing demographic information including your contact information for your assigned presentence Probation Officer.
You will be given an information sheet with directions on when and who to call to schedule your interview.