Florida Statutes
Chapter 948 - Probation and Community Control
948.015 - Presentence Investigation Reports.


(1) A complete description of the situation surrounding the criminal activity with which the offender has been charged, including a synopsis of the trial transcript, if one has been made; nature of the plea agreement, including the number of counts waived, the pleas agreed upon, the sentence agreed upon, and any additional terms of agreement; and, at the offender’s discretion, his or her version and explanation of the criminal activity.
(2) The offender’s sentencing status, including whether the offender is a first offender, a habitual or violent offender, a youthful offender, or is currently on probation.
(3) The offender’s prior record of arrests and convictions.
(4) The offender’s educational background.
(5) The offender’s employment background, including any military record, present employment status, and occupational capabilities.
(6) The offender’s financial status, including total monthly income and estimated total debts.
(7) The social history of the offender, including his or her family relationships, marital status, interests, and activities.
(8) The residence history of the offender.
(9) The offender’s medical history and, as appropriate, a psychological or psychiatric evaluation.
(10) Information about the environments to which the offender might return or to which the offender could be sent should a sentence of nonincarceration or community supervision be imposed by the court, and consideration of the offender’s plan concerning employment supervision and treatment.
(11) Information about any resources available to assist the offender, such as:
(a) Treatment centers.
(b) Residential facilities.
(c) Career training programs.
(d) Special education programs.
(e) Services that may preclude or supplement commitment to the department.

(12) The views of the person preparing the report as to the offender’s motivations and ambitions and an assessment of the offender’s explanations for his or her criminal activity.
(13) An explanation of the offender’s criminal record, if any, including his or her version and explanation of any previous offenses.
(14) A statement regarding the extent of any victim’s loss or injury.
(15) A recommendation as to disposition by the court. The department shall make a written determination as to the reasons for its recommendation, and shall include an evaluation of the following factors:
(a) The appropriateness or inappropriateness of community facilities, programs, or services for treatment or supervision for the offender.
(b) The ability or inability of the department to provide an adequate level of supervision for the offender in the community and a statement of what constitutes an adequate level of supervision.
(c) The existence of other treatment modalities which the offender could use but which do not exist at present in the community.

History.—s. 3, ch. 91-280; s. 1684, ch. 97-102; s. 33, ch. 97-194; s. 18, ch. 98-204; s. 64, ch. 2004-357.

Structure Florida Statutes

Florida Statutes

Title XLVII - Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Chapter 948 - Probation and Community Control

948.001 - Definitions.

948.01 - When Court May Place Defendant on Probation or Into Community Control.

948.011 - When Court May Impose Fine and Place on Probation or Into Community Control as an Alternative to Imprisonment.

948.012 - Split Sentence of Probation or Community Control and Imprisonment.

948.013 - Administrative Probation.

948.014 - Requirement to Submit to Drawing of Blood or Other Biological Specimens.

948.015 - Presentence Investigation Reports.

948.03 - Terms and Conditions of Probation.

948.031 - Condition of Probation or Community Control; Community Service.

948.032 - Condition of Probation; Restitution.

948.033 - Condition of Probation or Community Control; Criminal Gang.

948.035 - Residential Treatment as a Condition of Probation or Community Control.

948.036 - Work Programs as a Condition of Probation, Community Control, or Other Court-Ordered Community Supervision.

948.037 - Education and Learning as a Condition of Probation or Community Control.

948.038 - Batterers’ Intervention Program as a Condition of Probation, Community Control, or Other Court-Ordered Community Supervision.

948.039 - Special Terms and Conditions of Probation or Community Control Imposed by Court Order.

948.04 - Period of Probation; Duty of Probationer; Early Termination; Conversion of Term.

948.041 - Notification of Outstanding Terms of Sentence Upon Termination of Probation or Community Control.

948.05 - Court to Admonish or Commend Probationer or Offender in Community Control; Graduated Incentives.

948.06 - Violation of Probation or Community Control; Revocation; Modification; Continuance; Failure to Pay Restitution or Cost of Supervision.

948.061 - Identifying, Assessing, and Monitoring High-Risk Sex Offenders on Community Supervision; Providing Cumulative Criminal and Supervision Histories on the Internet.

948.062 - Reviewing and Reporting Serious Offenses Committed by Offenders Placed on Probation or Community Control.

948.063 - Violations of Probation or Community Control by Designated Sexual Offenders and Sexual Predators.

948.064 - Notification of Status as a Violent Felony Offender of Special Concern.

948.08 - Pretrial Intervention Program.

948.081 - Community Court Programs.

948.09 - Payment for Cost of Supervision and Other Monetary Obligations.

948.10 - Community Control Programs; Home Confinement.

948.101 - Terms and Conditions of Community Control.

948.11 - Electronic Monitoring Devices.

948.12 - Intensive Supervision for Postprison Release of Violent Offenders.

948.15 - Misdemeanor Probation Services.

948.16 - Misdemeanor Pretrial Substance Abuse Education and Treatment Intervention Program; Misdemeanor Pretrial Veterans’ Treatment Intervention Program; Misdemeanor Pretrial Mental Health Court Program.

948.20 - Drug Offender Probation.

948.21 - Condition of Probation or Community Control; Military Servicemembers and Veterans.

948.30 - Additional Terms and Conditions of Probation or Community Control for Certain Sex Offenses.

948.31 - Evaluation and Treatment of Sexual Predators and Offenders on Probation or Community Control.

948.32 - Requirements of Law Enforcement Agency Upon Arrest of Persons for Certain Sex Offenses.

948.51 - Community Corrections Assistance to Counties or County Consortiums.

948.90 - Local Offender Advisory Councils.