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Probation report

  • 24-07-2018 07:20PM
    #1
    mookishboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 276 ✭✭


    If someone has been convicted of a serious crime in the Central Criminal Court. What would the purpose of have a probation report carried out before sentencing?

    Its not likely that the probation act will be applied in light of the crime committed.
    Thanks


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  • #2
    Under His Eye
    Closed Accounts Posts: 907 ✭✭✭Under His Eye


    It's purpose is to guide the judge as to which sentence is most appropriate.


  • #3
    4ensic15
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,691 ✭✭✭4ensic15


    mookishboy wrote: »
    If someone has been convicted of a serious crime in the Central Criminal Court. What would the purpose of have a probation report carried out before sentencing?

    Its not likely that the probation act will be applied in light of the crime committed.
    Thanks

    It has nothing to do with considering whether or not to apply the Probation Act. It is a report from the probation service who investigate the personal circumstances of the convicted person. It might influence the suspension of some or all of a custodial sentence.


  • #4
    mookishboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 276 ✭✭mookishboy


    Thanks for the information


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