Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Operations Manual

Chapter 7 – Adult Case Records Information

Article 10 – Legal Status Information

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73010.8 Circumstances of Offense

  • A PORProbation Officer Report is prepared by the probation officer in the county where the offense was committed and is considered the main body of the Case Summary. The circumstances of the offense are included in the PORProbation Officer Report.

  • The statements of views submitted pursuant to PCPenal Code 1203.01 by the sentencing judge, DA, defense attorney, and law enforcement agencies shall be included in the Case Summary if a PORProbation Officer Report is not available. A copy of the arrest report shall be requested and included in the Case Summary if the PORProbation Officer Report or statement of views does not contain circumstances of the offense.