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VT · S0181FINAL · 0 COSPONSORS

An act relating to eliminating the requirement for a presentence investigation for imposition of a deferred sentence

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Plain-English Summary

This bill changes the rules for when a judge can give someone a deferred sentence, which means their guilt is put on hold while they complete certain conditions. Currently, a presentence investigation report is often required before a deferred sentence can be given. This bill would remove the requirement for that report in some cases, allowing judges to grant deferred sentences more easily for certain offenses.

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