Sec. 1.1. (a) At a dispositional hearing under this chapter, the person that prepared the predispositional report or a probation officer described in subsection (b):

(1) must be present; and

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-37-18-1.1

  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
(2) must present testimony when requested to explain how the individuals participating in the conference described in IC 31-37-17:

(A) examined the available options; and

(B) recommended the options that most closely coincide with the guidelines provided in IC 31-37-17-4.

     (b) A probation officer other than the person who prepared the predispositional report may satisfy the requirements of subsection (a) if the probation officer has knowledge of:

(1) a conference held under IC 31-37-17-1.1; and

(2) the report and recommendations made under IC 31-37-17-1.

As added by P.L.55-1997, SEC.32. Amended by P.L.142-2007, SEC.9.