By Thomas M. Madden And Luther W. Youngdahl.

FROM THE PREFACE: Diligence and care must be exercised in selecting the right kind of sentence to help a defendant become a law-abiding, self-respecting, responsible person. The presentence investigation report, with which this monograph deals, is an indispensable aid to the court in arriving at a sentence that will serve the best interests of the defendant, his family, and society. Recognized authorities in the judicial and correctional fields recommend that apresentence report be preparedon all offenders, regard- less of the nature of the offense.

Division of Probation Administrative Office Of The United States Courts. Supreme Court Building, Washington, D.C. 1965. 47p.