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93 (S.181).

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

Crimes and criminal procedure;

sentencing;

deferred sentence This act removes the requirement that a presentence investigation be completed and reviewed by the court prior to imposition of a deferred sentence for an offense that is not a listed crime as defined in 13 V.S.A.

§ 5301.

If the court determines that a presentence investigation is necessary for the court to have the information needed to approve a deferred sentence agreement between the parties for a nonlisted crime, the court may request one pursuant to 13 V.S.A.

§ 7041(a)(3).

If there is no agreement between the parties, the court may request a presentence investigation in considering a deferred sentence for a nonlisted crime according to Rule 32 of the Vermont Rules of Criminal Procedure.

If the parties agree to a deferred sentence for a listed crime, a presentence investigation will continue to be required.

Effective Date:

July 1, 2026 VT LEG #389254 v.2