Fla. Stat. 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:Treatment centers.Residential facilities.Career training programs.Special education programs.Services that may preclude or supplement commitment to the department.

(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:The appropriateness or inappropriateness of community facilities, programs, or services for treatment or supervision for the offender.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.The existence of other treatment modalities which the offender could use but which do not exist at present in the community.

(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.

Source: Section 948.015 — Presentence investigation reports, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0948.­015 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

948.01
When court may place defendant on probation or into community control
948.001
Definitions
948.03
Terms and conditions of probation
948.04
Period of probation
948.05
Court to admonish or commend probationer or offender in community control
948.06
Violation of probation or community control
948.08
Pretrial intervention program
948.09
Payment for cost of supervision and other monetary obligations
948.10
Community control programs
948.11
Electronic monitoring devices
948.011
When court may impose fine and place on probation or into community control as an alternative to imprisonment
948.12
Intensive supervision for postprison release of violent offenders
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
948.15
Misdemeanor probation services
948.015
Presentence investigation reports
948.16
Misdemeanor pretrial substance abuse education and treatment intervention program
948.20
Drug offender probation
948.21
Condition of probation or community control
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
948.031
Condition of probation or community control
948.32
Requirements of law enforcement agency upon arrest of persons for certain sex offenses
948.032
Condition of probation
948.033
Condition of probation or community control
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
948.041
Notification of outstanding terms of sentence upon termination of probation or community control
948.51
Community corrections assistance to counties or county consortiums
948.061
Identifying, assessing, and monitoring high-risk sex offenders on community supervision
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
948.081
Community court programs
948.90
Local offender advisory councils
948.101
Terms and conditions of community control
948.301
Electronic monitoring as a condition of probation or community control for certain offenders

Current through Fall 2025

§ 948.015. Presentence investigation reports's source at flsenate​.gov