Modifies a provision relating to presentence investigations

HB 1399 requires probation officers to conduct presentence investigations and prepare reports in all felony cases (unless waived by the defendant) and in Class A misdemeanor cases when the court directs. The bill ensures defendants and their attorneys can access the full report before sentencing, prohibits defendants from being forced to make statements to probation officers about the report, and mandates that probation officers interview victims (or their immediate family if the victim is unavailable) about injuries or financial losses. This directly affects defendants, courts, probation officers, and crime victims by changing how sentencing information is gathered and shared. The bill aims to increase transparency in sentencing while adding victim input to the process.