# 42 Pa.C.S. § 9732: Contents of presentence report

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## Section

- **Citation:** 42 Pa.C.S. § 9732
- **Heading:** Contents of presentence report
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** PA Code / Title 42 / Chapter 97 / Section 9732

## Text

The presentence report shall include a summary of the circumstances attending the commission of the crime, the history of delinquency or criminality, physical and mental condition, family situation and background, economic status, education, occupation and personal habits of the defendant, any history of drug or alcohol abuse or addiction and any other matters that the person preparing the report deems relevant or that the court directs be included. (June 18, 1998, P.L.640, No.84, eff. 60 days) Suspension by Court Rule. Section 9732 was suspended by Pennsylvania Rule of Criminal Procedure No. 1101(6), adopted March 1, 2000, as being inconsistent with the rules of Chapter 7 relating to post-trial procedures in court cases.

## Nearby sections

- [42 Pa.C.S. § 9701 Short title of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C97_S9701.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 9702 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C97_S9702.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 9703 Scope of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C97_S9703.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 9711 Sentencing procedure for murder of the first degree.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C97_S9711.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 9711.1 Sentencing for certain murders of infant persons.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C97_S9711.1.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 9712 Sentences for offenses committed with firearms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C97_S9712.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 9712.1 Sentences for certain drug offenses committed with firearms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C97_S9712.1.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 9713 Sentences for offenses committed on public transportation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C97_S9713.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 9714 Sentences for second and subsequent offenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C97_S9714.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 9715 Life imprisonment for homicide.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C97_S9715.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 9716 Two or more mandatory minimum sentences applicable.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C97_S9716.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 9717 Sentences for offenses against elderly persons.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C97_S9717.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 9718 Sentences for offenses against infant persons.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C97_S9718.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 9718.1 Sexual offender treatment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C97_S9718.1.md)

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