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Friday, March 29, 2024

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Hon. Michael McShane, Chief Judge

Melissa Aubin, Clerk of Court

(See Fed. R. Crim. P. 32)

Disclosure of the presentence report (whether in draft or final form) is made to the government and to the defense, subject to the following limitations:

  1. The attorney for the government must not provide a copy of the draft or final presentence report in written or electronic form to any person other than the case agents, experts, investigators, or consultants hired by the government and the Financial Litigation Unit of the United States Attorney's Office when a fine or any other financial obligation is imposed.
  2. The attorney for the defendant must not provide a copy of the draft or final presentence report in written or electronic form to any person other than the defendant, any attorney, experts, investigators, or consultants hired by or assisting the defense. The defendant must not provide a copy of the draft or final presentence report in written or electronic form to any person other than his or her attorney, spouse, registered domestic partner, or parent(s).  A defendant who appears pro se is considered an "attorney for the defendant" for purposes of this Rule.
  3. The defendant, the attorney for the defendant, and the government may retain their copies of the presentence report, subject to the limitations on disclosure set forth in this Rule.  This Rule does not limit use of copies of the presentence report necessary for litigation or appeal of the case.  Any copy of the presentence report used for this purpose must be filed under seal.

The presentence report must remain a confidential court document, disclosure of which is controlled by the Court. Any copies must be marked "Not For Further Disclosure Without Prior Authorization From the Court." A knowing violation of any of the above provisions may be treated as a contempt of Court.

Amendment History to LR 3003
November 18, 2013
LR 3003 New rule adopted by Standing Order 2013-5 on November 18, 2013.
April 14, 2014
LR 3003 Amended rule adopted by Standing Order 2014-2 on April 14, 2014.