# KRS § 532.050: 532.050 Presentence procedure for felony conviction > Kentucky · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TL_C532_S532.050 ## Section - **Citation:** KRS § 532.050 - **Heading:** 532.050 Presentence procedure for felony conviction - **Jurisdiction:** Kentucky - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** KY Code / Title L / Chapter 532 / Section 532.050 ## Text 532.050 Presentence procedure for felony conviction. (1) No court shall impose sentence for conviction of a felony, other than a capital offense, without first ordering a presentence investigation after conviction and giving due consideration to a written report of the investigation. The presentence investigation report shall not be waived; however, the completion of the presentence investigation report may be delayed until after sentencing upon the written request of the defendant if the defendant is in custody. (2) The report shall be prepared and presented by a probation officer and shall include: (a) The results of the defendant's risk and needs assessment; (b) An analysis of the defendant's history of delinquency or criminality, physical and mental condition, family situation and background, economic status, education, occupation, and personal habits; (c) A preliminary calculation of the credit allowed the defendant for time spent in custody prior to the commencement of a sentence under KRS 532.120; and (d) Any other matters that the court directs to be included. (3) Before imposing sentence for a felony conviction, the court may order the defendant to submit to psychiatric observation and examination for a period not exceeding sixty (60) days. The defendant may be remanded for this purpose to any available clinic or mental hospital or the court may appoint a qualified psychiatrist to make the examination. (4) If the defendant has been convicted of a sex crime, as defined in KRS 17.500, prior to determining the sentence or prior to final sentencing for youthful offenders, the court shall order a comprehensive sex offender presentence evaluation of the defendant to be conducted by an approved provider, as defined in KRS 17.500, the Department of Corrections, or the Department of Juvenile Justice if the defendant is a youthful offender. The comprehensive sex offender presentence evaluation shall provide to the court a recommendation related to the risk of a repeat offense by the defendant and the defendant's amenability to treatment and shall be considered by the court in determining the appropriate sentence. A copy of the comprehensive sex offender presentence evaluation shall be furnished to the court, the Commonwealth's attorney, and to counsel for the defendant. If the defendant is eligible and the court suspends the sentence and places the defendant on probation or conditional discharge, the provisions of KRS 532.045(3) to (8) shall apply. All communications relative to the comprehensive sex offender presentence evaluation and treatment of the sex offender shall fall under the provisions of KRS 197.440 and shall not be made a part of the court record subject to review in appellate proceedings. The defendant shall pay for any comprehensive sex offender presentence evaluation or treatment required pursuant to this section up to the defendant's ability to pay but no more than the actual cost of the comprehensive sex offender presentence evaluation or treatment. (5) The presentence investigation report shall identify the counseling treatment, educational, and rehabilitation needs of the defendant and identify community- based and correctional-institutional-based programs and resources available to meet those needs or shall identify the lack of programs and resources to meet those needs. (6) Before imposing sentence, the court shall advise the defendant or his or her counsel of the factual contents and conclusions of any presentence investigation or psychiatric examinations and afford a fair opportunity and a reasonable period of time, if the defendant so requests, to controvert them. The court shall provide the defendant's counsel a copy of the presentence investigation report. It shall not be necessary to disclose the sources of confidential information. ## Nearby sections - [KRS § 532.005 532.005 Chapters 532, 533 and 534 to apply to crimes outside provisions of the Penal Code](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TL_C532_S532.005.md) - [KRS § 532.007 532.007 Commonwealth's sentencing policy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TL_C532_S532.007.md) - [KRS § 532.010 532.010 Classification of offenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TL_C532_S532.010.md) - [KRS § 532.020 532.020 Designation of offenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TL_C532_S532.020.md) - [KRS § 532.025 532.025 Presentence hearings -- Use of juvenile court records -- Aggravating or mitigating circumstances -- Instructions to jury](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TL_C532_S532.025.md) - [KRS § 532.029 532.029 Persistent violent felony offender sentencing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TL_C532_S532.029.md) - [KRS § 532.030 532.030 Authorized dispositions -- Generally -- Instructions by judge](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TL_C532_S532.030.md) - [KRS § 532.031 532.031 Hate crimes -- Finding -- Effect -- Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TL_C532_S532.031.md) - [KRS § 532.032 532.032 Restitution](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TL_C532_S532.032.md) - [KRS § 532.033 532.033 Order of restitution](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TL_C532_S532.033.md) - [KRS § 532.034 532.034 Restitution for financial loss resulting from theft of identity or trafficking in stolen identities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TL_C532_S532.034.md) - [KRS § 532.036 532.036 Financial support of child or dependent if death or disability is caused by driving under the influence or murder of a first responder -- Amount -- Clerk as trustee -- Incarcerated defendant -- Payments to continue until arrearage is paid -- Effect of civil action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TL_C532_S532.036.md) - [KRS § 532.040 532.040 Probation and conditional discharge](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TL_C532_S532.040.md) - [KRS § 532.043 532.043 Requirement of postincarceration supervision for certain felonies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TL_C532_S532.043.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TL_C532_S532.050. 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