Examines the offender’s background to provide the sentencing judge with facts needed to make an informed sentencing decision. It also involves a dispute-settlement process during which the probation officer works with the defendant and the victim to resolve the complaint before sentencing (Schmalleger, 2015). In the Coatesville Fire Case, the offenders the prosecuting attorney would look at the evidence, testimony of eyewitnesses, and the confessions of the suspects to provide the sentencing judge with the facts to decide on the case.
Determines whether the case should be referred for formal court proceedings or held open for adjustment services (Schmalleger, 2015). In the Coatesville Fire Case, the probation officer would look at setting
Determines whether the case should be referred for formal court proceedings or held open for adjustment services (Schmalleger, 2015). In the Coatesville Fire Case, the probation officer would look at setting