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Presentence Investigation Reports and Risk Assessment Tools in the Michigan System Date: Saturday, June 2, 2012 Purpose of the Program This is a seminar for attorneys interested in Michigan’s Presentence Investigation Report process (preparation, correcting errors, how it is used during incarceration and for parole), and New Risk Assessment Tools (VASOR, Static 99 R) used by the Michigan Department of Corrections. Presentations The judicial perspective on the importance of the presentence report. Referring the Case: A review of the referral process for Bond and Custody Reports, covering the MDOC Operating Procedure and the Interstate Compact when the offender lives out of state. Ensuring Accuracy of the Information: A review of special attention items, such as the description of the offense and checking the accuracy of each section, with examples; use of the COMPAS in the Report as a predictor; making corrections to the Report and ensuring the earlier version is destroyed, review of the Court Rule. How the MDOC Uses the PSI and How to Correct the Report After Commitment: Including considerations for the Risk Classification Assessment and use of juvenile information; obtaining a copy of the PSI; review of the Court Rule and Director’s Office Memorandum 2012-11; and correcting the PSI after commitment. How the COMPAS and VASOR Tools are Used: Predictive assessments using the Correctional Offender Management Profiling for Alternative Sanctions (COMPAS) and Vermont Assessment of Sex Offender Risk (VASOR). For questions, contact the Law Offices of Patricia Streeter at (734) 222-0088. Section Meeting Date: Saturday, June 2, 2012 To indicate your attendance please reply to Karla Eubank at keubank@mail.michbar.org at the State Bar of Michigan as soon as possible. Other News
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