Which of the below is often used to justify the release of the PSI report to the defendant?

a. Release of the report is required under the First Amendment.
b. It enables the defendant to contest information he feels in unfair or inaccurate.
c. Both (a) and (b)
d. None of the above


Answer: b

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A. State enforcement entities B. Local enforcement entities C. Federal enforcement entities D. All these answers are correct.

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