Guidance

Determining Pre-Sentence Reports: PI 04/2016

This instruction applies to all staff involved in the writing of pre-sentence reports and details the actions and considerations needed.

Applies to England and Wales

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This instruction sets out the policy and guidance required to maintain existing performance and continuity following the implementation of the Probation Service (PS) Unified Model in 2021. It further sets out a framework for determining the most appropriate format for providing information to courts and builds on best practice achieved between the Probation Service and courts.

Published 26 June 2021
Last updated 12 January 2024 + show all updates
  1. Instruction updated.

  2. PI updated.

  3. First published.