§ 7-13-303 — Investigation preceding probation or suspension of sentence

(a) When directed by the court, the district attorney, a
probation and parole agent as defined in W.S. 7-13-401 or, in
the case of a minor, a counselor as defined by W.S.
5-3-501(a)(ii) or the department of family services shall
investigate and report to the court in writing:
(i) The circumstances of the offense;
(ii) The criminal record, social history and present
conditions of the defendant;
(iii) If practicable, the findings of a physical and
mental examination of the defendant;
(iv) If practicable, statements from the victim;
(v) A summary of the impact of the offense on the
victim;
(vi) The results of a validated risk and need
assessment.
(b) Unless the court directs otherwise, no defendant
charged with a felony or misdemeanor shall be placed on
probation, placed in an intensive supervision program
established under W.S. 7-13-1102 or released under suspension of
sentence until the report of the investigation under this
section is presented to and considered by the court. If the
defendant is sentenced to the custody of the department of
corrections to serve a term of incarceration in a state penal
institution, a copy of the report of the investigation if
completed shall be sent to the department of corrections at the
time of sentencing. The clerk of court shall forward copies of
the report, if completed, to the department of corrections,
together with copies of all orders entered by the court.
(c) The court may, in its discretion, dispense with the
investigation and preparation of a report required by this
section or may limit the scope of the investigation and report
to circumstances and conditions the court deems relevant to its
sentencing determination.