Eric has just been sentenced to a short term to be served within the community.The presiding judge had received a ______ report from a probation officer stating that Eric would not pose a risk to the community.

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A presentence report is prepared by a probation officer and is usually required before a judge can make an informed sentencing decision. It includes information about the defendant's prior criminal record, personal characteristics, and circumstances that led to the current offense. The report also contains a recommendation for an appropriate sentence, and may include an evaluation of the defendant's likelihood of reoffending and potential risk to the community.

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