The Presentence Investigation Report (PSI) Is Conducted Post-Conviction Rather Than

Multiple Choice

The Presentence Investigation Report (PSI) is conducted post-conviction rather than pre-conviction because:

A) If a conviction is not obtained, conducting a PSI becomes a waste of time and resources for the officer and the department
B) The defendants' right to privacy may be compromised if a non-guilty verdict is reached
C) When completing the PSI, many states have rules of confidentiality when gathering privileged information for the PSI as well as regulations regarding the disclosure of that information once it has been included in the final report
D) All of the above