Indiana Statutes

§ 35-38-1-3 — Presentence hearing

Indiana § 35-38-1-3
JurisdictionIndiana
Art. 38PROCEEDINGS FOLLOWING DISMISSAL,
Ch. 1Entry of Judgment and Sentencing

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Before sentencing a person for a felony, the court must conduct a hearing to consider the facts and circumstances relevant to sentencing. The person is entitled to subpoena and call witnesses and to present information in his own behalf. The court shall make a record of the hearing, including:

(1)a transcript of the hearing;
(2)a copy of the presentence report; and
(3)if the court finds aggravating circumstances or mitigating circumstances, a statement of the court's reasons for selecting the sentence that it imposes.

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Legislative History

As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.3.

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