§ 20-179.1. Presentence investigation of persons convicted of offense involving impaired driving. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 20‑179.1.  Presentenceinvestigation of persons convicted of offense involving impaired driving.

When a person has beenconvicted of an offense involving impaired driving, the trial judge may requesta presentence investigation to determine whether the person convicted wouldbenefit  from treatment for habitual use of alcohol or drugs. If the personconvicted objects, no presentence investigation may be ordered, but the judgeretains his power to order suitable treatment as a condition of probation, andmust do so when required by statute. (1973, c. 612; 1981, c. 412,s. 4; c. 747, s. 66; 1983, c. 435, s. 29.)