Legislative counsel says S.181 removes mandatory PSIs for nonlisted crimes; panel treats change as technical
April 17, 2026 | Judiciary, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
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Michelle Chow of the Legislative Council briefed the committee on S.181, a deferred‑sentencing bill that removes the automatic requirement for pre‑sentence investigations (PSIs) in cases where the parties agree to deferred sentencing for nonlisted offenses.
Chow said the draft preserves PSIs for listed crimes but makes the PSI discretionary for nonlisted offenses, reflecting current judicial practice; the change was characterized as primarily a codification rather than a policy shift. Committee members signaled that the amendment appeared inconsequential and did not voice objections during the brief discussion.
The committee accepted the explanation as a technical clarification and did not take further action at that session.
Chow said the draft preserves PSIs for listed crimes but makes the PSI discretionary for nonlisted offenses, reflecting current judicial practice; the change was characterized as primarily a codification rather than a policy shift. Committee members signaled that the amendment appeared inconsequential and did not voice objections during the brief discussion.
The committee accepted the explanation as a technical clarification and did not take further action at that session.
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