Presentence Investigation

Unless the defendant and the prosecutor in the case agree to waive the presentence investigation report, the court shall, in felony cases, order a presentence investigation and report before imposing community control sanctions or granting probation. The court may order a presentence investigation report notwithstanding the agreement to waive the report. In misdemeanor cases the court may order a presentence investigation before granting probation. The investigative report, or portions thereof, shall be available to the parties and the victim as provided by law. The reasons for any redaction of portions of the report shall be stated on the record. Effective Date: July 1, 1973 Amended: July 1, 1976; July 1, 1998; July 1, 2017; July 1, 2025 Staff Note (July 1, 2025 Amendment) Crim. R. 32.2 The rule has been amended in accord with R.C. 2930.131(A) and provides simultaneous availability to the prosecutor assigned to the case.