S.F. No. 4275 Summary

• Makes presentence investigation and written reports discretionary for misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor convictions, while keeping them mandatory for felony convictions upon prosecutor request.

• Modifies section 244.10 to clarify that courts must transmit presentence investigation reports to parties only "if a presentence investigation and report are requested under section 609.115."

• Updates section 609.115 subdivision 2 to require written reports for life imprisonment cases only "if a presentence investigation and report are requested."

• Amends section 609.115 subdivision 8 to specify that probation officers determine chemical use assessment necessity in reports "requested and prepared" rather than automatically.

• All changes take effect August 1, 2020, and apply to presentence investigations conducted on or after that date.