The first and most important purpose of a presentence report (PSR) is to:

A. list the technical violations, committed by a probationer, that trigger revocation.
B. assist the court in reaching a fair sentencing decision.
C. describe the losses, suffering, and trauma experienced by a crime victim.
D. impose a sentence when an impending trial is postponed.


Answer: B

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