Pennsylvania § 9731 - Requirement for presentence investigation and report.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 9731 — Requirement for presentence investigation and report., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9731. Requirement for presentence investigation and report.
Before sentencing any defendant to one year or longer, a presentence investigation and report shall be made, unless the sentence is death or a mandatory sentence to life imprisonment, or unless the court specifically orders to the contrary. The report shall be made within 30 days from the date of conviction of defendant or within such greater period of time as the court shall direct.
Suspension by Court Rule. Section 9731 was suspended by Pennsylvania Rule of Criminal Procedure No. 1101(6), adopted March 1, 2000, as being inconsistent with the rules of Chapter 7 relating to post-trial procedures in court cases.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 9731
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 9731 cover?
Section 9731 ("Requirement for presentence investigation and report.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 9731?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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