Judges have access to all relevant information when determining an offender's culpability or dangerousness to society at the time of imposing sentence.

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Judges rely on the information presented to them by the prosecution and defense, as well as any pre-sentencing reports. They do not have access to all possible information but must make decisions based on what is legally and procedurally presented to them.

Judges Have Access to All Relevant Information When Determining an Offender's