217.762. Presentence investigation, required, when--victim impact statement, prepared when, contents. - Missouri Statutes

Presentence investigation, required, when--victim impact statement,prepared when, contents.

217.762. 1. Prior to sentencing any defendant convicted ofa felony which resulted in serious physical injury or death tothe victim, a presentence investigation shall be conducted by theboard of probation and parole to be considered by the court,unless the court orders otherwise.

2. The presentence investigation shall include a victimimpact statement if the defendant caused physical, psychological,or economic injury to the victim.

3. If the court does not order a presentence investigation,the prosecuting attorney may prepare a victim impact statement tobe submitted to the court. The court shall consider the victimimpact statement in determining the appropriate sentence, and inentering any order of restitution to the victim.

4. A victim impact statement shall:

(1) Identify the victim of the offense;

(2) Itemize any economic loss suffered by the victim as aresult of the offense;

(3) Identify any physical injury suffered by the victim as aresult of the offense, along with its seriousness and permanence;

(4) Describe any change in the victim's personal welfare orfamilial relationships as a result of the offense;

(5) Identify any request for psychological servicesinitiated by the victim or the victim's family as a result of theoffense; and

(6) Contain any other information related to the impact ofthe offense upon the victim that the court requires.

(L. 1989 H.B. 408 § 5)