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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 40-35-208

  • Presentence report: A report prepared by a court's probation officer, after a person has been convicted of an offense, summarizing for the court the background information needed to determine the appropriate sentence. Source: U.S. Courts

The presentence report shall be filed with the clerk of the court and complete copies shall be made available to the parties within ten (10) days prior to the sentencing hearing, which may be waived by the consent of all parties and the court.