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Statement of reasons for imposing particular sentence; not required if advisory sentence is imposed

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Indiana Code › Title 35 › Article 38 › Chapter 1 › Section 35-38-1-1.3

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Sec. 1.3. After a court has pronounced a sentence for a felony conviction, the court shall issue a statement of the court's reasons for selecting the sentence that it imposes unless the court imposes the advisory sentence for the felony.

As added by P.L.178-2007, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.168-2014, SEC.54.

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