Idaho Code 19-2517 – Presentence Investigation Report to Include Recidivism Rates
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(1) If the court orders a presentence investigation to be conducted, the investigation report shall include current recidivism rates for:
(a) Offenders placed on probation after an expired period of retained jurisdiction under section 19-2601 4., Idaho Code;
(b) Offenders placed on probation under section 19-2601 2. or 3., Idaho Code; and
(c) Offenders sentenced directly to a term of imprisonment.
(2) The reported recidivism rates shall be differentiated based on offender risk levels of low, moderate and high.
Terms Used In Idaho Code 19-2517
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.