The First Task in Conducting a Presentence Investigation Is to Meet

question 30

Multiple Choice

The first task in conducting a presentence investigation is to meet with the offender and complete an investigatory worksheet. This meeting between the offender and the probation officer is referred to as the

• A) disposition meeting.
• B) initial interview.
• C) intake interview.
• D) classification meeting.

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