Senate Bill No. [number], introduced by L. Smith at the request of the Criminal Justice Oversight Council, aims to revise laws related to presentence investigations and reports. The bill mandates that the court shall order a presentence investigation and report in specific circumstances, including when a defendant claims a mental disease or disorder at the time of sentencing. It also clarifies that the presentence investigation must include a mental evaluation if required, and it establishes that the court must consider the results of the investigation when determining sentencing. Additionally, the bill specifies that the presentence investigation report must be available within 30 business days of a plea or verdict unless additional information is needed.

The bill includes several key insertions and deletions to current law. Notably, it replaces the term "requested" with "ordered" in multiple sections, emphasizing the court's authority to mandate investigations rather than leaving it to the discretion of the parties involved. Furthermore, it introduces an appropriation of $2,410,613 from the general fund to the Department of Corrections for the biennium starting July 1, 2025, to support the implementation of the act. This funding is intended to be part of the ongoing budget for future bienniums, ensuring that the necessary resources are available for the effective execution of the revised presentence investigation processes.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 46-12-211, 46-14-311, 46-18-111, 46-18-112, 46-18-242
SB0084_1(1): 46-12-211, 46-14-311, 46-18-111, 46-18-112, 46-18-242
SB0084_1(2): 46-12-211, 46-14-311, 46-18-111, 46-18-112, 46-18-242
SB0084_1(3): 46-12-211, 46-14-311, 46-18-111, 46-18-112, 46-18-242
SB0084_1(4): 46-12-211, 46-14-311, 46-18-111, 46-18-112, 46-18-242
SB0084_1(5): 46-12-211, 46-14-311, 46-18-111, 46-18-112, 46-18-242
SB0084_1(6): 46-12-211, 46-14-311, 46-18-111, 46-18-112, 46-18-242
SB0084_1(7): 46-12-211, 46-14-311, 46-18-111, 46-18-112, 46-18-242
SB0084_1(8): 46-12-211, 46-14-311, 46-18-111, 46-18-112, 46-18-242
SB0084_1(9): 46-12-211, 46-14-311, 46-18-111, 46-18-112, 46-18-242
SB0084_1: 46-12-211, 46-14-311, 46-18-111, 46-18-112, 46-18-242
SB0084_2: 46-12-211, 46-14-311, 46-18-111, 46-18-112, 46-18-242