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PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION
PERSONAL HISTORY QUESTIONNAIRE
Legal Name:
Last Name First Name Middle Name
Other names you have used (Maiden Name/Former Married Name/Birth Name/Alias/ Nicknames, etc):
Circle most appropriate:
Never Married Married Divorced Separated Widow(er) Live-In Partner
Physical Address: ______ Number Street Name Apt/Unit# City, State Zip Code
Date you moved into your current residence:
Your Telephone #: ___________ ____ Your email address: ____________________
Message #/Contact Name: ________________ ________________________
Social Security Number: _______________ Other #s used: _____________________
Sex: Height: Weight: Hair Color: Race:
Eye Color: _________ Glasses: _____ Contacts: __ ____
You are (circle one): LEFT-HANDED RIGHT-HANDED BOTH
Date of Birth: ________ Age: ___ Other dates of birth you have used: ___________
Place of Birth: _______________________________________________________
City State Country
U.S. Citizenship: Y N Other Citizenship (if any):
If born outside the U.S. and you obtained citizenship, when was it obtained?
Resident Alien – year obtained __________ Number(s) __________________________
Do you have current immigration detainer? Y N
Have you ever been deported? Y N If yes, when and to where?
Do you have a valid driver’s license? Y N If yes – Issuing State
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HISTORICAL LEGAL INFORMATION
Age at first contact with law enforcement?____Reason?_______________________
Age at first arrest? ____ Reason____________________________________________
As a JUVENILE: Ever incarcerated/received detention? Y N If yes, when/why:
On juvenile supervised probation? Y N If so, who was your supervising officer and
how would you describe your experience? ___________________________________
Any probation violations? Y N If yes, what for?
Did you ever escape or attempt to escape from a youth detention center or secure
residential treatment facility? Y N If yes, from where? ________________________
Did you receive any disciplinary action for misconduct while housed in a secure facility,
and if so, which state/facility and what was the action and sanction?_____________
_
Programs completed (estimate year and program name):
______________________________________
As an ADULT how many convictions do you have? _____
Are you currently on probation, parole, or court/pre-trial supervision? Y N
If yes, who is supervising officer? _____________ _________________
Have you been on probation or parole? Y N If yes, where, and who was your
supervising officer? _____________________________________________________
Any probation violations? Y N If yes, what for?
Have you ever absconded supervision? Y N Describe your overall experience on
supervision?
______________________________________________________________________
Have you ever been incarcerated as an adult? Y N If yes, list facility name(s), cities,
and states where you have been in jail or prison: _____________________________
______________________________________________________________________
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List any state where you have been arrested: __________________________________
Did you receive any disciplinary action for jail misconduct, and if so, which state/facility
and what for/sanctions given?
Jail/Prison programs completed (estimate year and program name): _______________
At any time in life, have you ever hit, kicked, or choked someone? Y N
If yes, please explain: ___________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
At any time in life, have you ever touched someone sexually without their consent? Y N
If yes, please explain: __________________________
PRIOR ARREST AND CONVICTION HISTORY
Include all arrests, charges, and adjudication/convictions for juvenile, misdemeanor, and/or
felony crimes – INCLUDING crimes in other states
Please use the back of this or other paper if you need more space.
Arrest State
Co-defendant(s) in this crime, if any:
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YOUR DESCRIPTION OF THE CRIME
Please explain HOW, WHEN, AND WHY the current crime(s) occurred. Be thorough, as
this will be written word-for-word in your report. Include any probation/parole violation
information.
Were you under the influence of ALCOHOL or DRUGS when you committed this crime? If
under the influence, identify substance(s):
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COMPANIONS
An acquaintance is someone whom you have met more than once
A friend is someone with whom you spend your free time and whose opinion you value
Were you with friends or acquaintances when you committed the current offense? Y N
If so, who? ____________________________________________________________
Who do you consider to be your best friend(s)?
______________________________________________________________________
Who provides you the most positive support? __________________________________
Contact information for best friends/positive support: ____________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Over the past year (or in the year prior to your arrest if you are incarcerated) estimate
what percentage of your acquaintances have been involved in criminal activity (committing
crimes, being arrested or using illegal drugs)? __________ friends ______________
Over the past year, estimate what percentage your acquaintances have been involved
in regular community-based activities (volunteering, playing on an organized sports team,
attending church, etc)? ___________ friends _______________
What type of community-based activities do you do with your companions and how
often do you have contact?
Are or were you a member of, or affiliated with, a gang? Y N Gang: ____________
How would you describe your association?
PHYSICAL HEALTH
How would you describe your current physical health? __________________________
Are you currently under a doctor’s care? Y N If yes, please list your doctor’s name
and contact information: _________________________________________________
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Health
Problem/limitation onset/diagnosis physician income
Y/N
procedure(s)
(date and
doctor) and
current
Prescribed medications:
Medication Reason prescribed Prescribing Dr. Date of first
use
MENTAL HEALTH
How would you describe your current mental health?
_____________________________________________________________________
Do you feel you would benefit from mental health counseling at this time? Y N
When/where, if ever, have you previously participated in counseling?
______________________________________________________________________
Any need for current evaluation (for anxiety/depression, etc)? If yes, please explain:
Have you ever thought about and/or attempted to hurt someone else physically? Y N
If yes, please explain
_____________________________________________
Have you ever considered/attempted self-harm and/or suicide? If yes, please explain
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Mental Health Diagnosis and treatment:
Do you have any additional physical or mental health considerations/concerns you would
like help to address?
_______________________________________________________
OUTLOOK
Looking back, how do feel about this crime and your actions? _______________________
______________________________________________________________________
What do you think the most appropriate sentence would be?
_____________________________________________________________
If you have a plea agreement, what do you understand it to be?
_____________________________________________________________________
Do you feel your plea agreement is fair? Y N If no, what do you feel would be fair?
______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
What contributed to your legal problems?
_________________________________________________________________
Mental health Year
(estimate)
List diagnosis and treatment facility
length/kind of treatment (i.e. 6 months medication, counseling, etc.)
Diagnosis
]
Outpatient
treatment
episodes
treatment
episodes
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What are you doing, or planning to do, to address these problems? ________________
What do you consider th e effects or possible effects of your crime on yourself or others or
the community as a whole?
__________________________________________________________________
FAMILY/MARITAL
If you were adopted, at what age and by whom?
Name of birth parents and any contact with them?
_______________________________________________________
Were your parents married when you were born? Y N
What year did your parents divorce or separate? ___________
Who primarily raised you?
Father (full name): _____________________________________________Age: _____
Address: ___________________________________________Telephone: ________ Number Street City/State Zip
Is your father an emergency contact: Y N What was your relationship like when you
were young? ____________________________________________________________
Do you consider your dad a positive support now? Y N If not, why?
___________________________________________________
If yes, what type of (emotional/financial, etc) support?
How often do you speak now? ___________
Mother (full name): _____________________________________________Age: ____
Address: ________________________________________Telephone:
Number Street City/State Zip
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Is your mother an emergency contact: Y N What was your relationship like when you
were young? ___________________________________________________________
Do you consider your mom a positive support now? Y N If not, why?
___________________________________________________
If yes, what type of support? ______________ __________________________
How often do you speak now?
Do you have any stepparents you would identify as an emergency contact
(name/contact information)?
__________________________________________________
Briefly describe your childhood and family relationships; any abuse (physical, emotional,
or sexual) and what did you consider the best and hardest parts?
___________________________________________________
____
_______________________________________________________
Siblings
(sisters/brothers)
Age Emergency
Contact
Y/N
Describe your relationship with your siblings over the past year? ____
Describe your relationship with other relatives (cousins, grandparents, etc) over the
last year?
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Any other family members you would identify as an emergency contact or as supportive
of you? _____________________________________________ Phone:
If you were ever in foster care, what was the reason and for how long?
Do your foster parents remain a positive part of your support system? Y N If so,
name/phone:
Does anyone in your family have a substance abuse issue (please describe)?
____________________________________________________________________
Has anyone ever hit, punched, kicked, or choked you? Y N Who/When and was it
reported to the police?
______________________________________________________
Have you ever been touched sexually without your consent, and if so, was this matter
ever reported to the police?
__________________________________________________
Any members of your family, including spouse, who have a criminal record - note their
name/relationship and crimes:
SIGNIFICANT RELATIONSHIPS
If single, rate your satisfaction with being single:
VERY UNSATISFIED UNSATISFIED SATISFIED VERY SATISFIED
Please explain:
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CURRENT SIGNIFICANT RELATIONSHIP OR MARRIAGE
Full Name: _____________________________________ Age: _____
Emergency Contact: Y N If m arried, date of marriage: ______________
Address: Telephone:
When and how did you meet? ______________________________________________
Month/Year you became significantly involved: __________________
How would you describe this relationship and your satisfaction level in the relationship?
Describe any mutual alcohol/drug use/abuse and/or physical abuse within the
relationship? __________________
___________________________________________________
Does this person have a criminal record? Y N Ever on probation/parole? Y N
Who was/is the PO (if applicable) and which city/state/year?
_____________________________________________________________________
PAST SIGNIFICANT AND/OR MARRIAGE RELATIONSHIPS
Name/age and their current
City/State and phone number
Legally
Married
Date relationship
started/ended Describe relationship
(to include any substance use
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CHILDREN
Please provide ALL of your children’s information below. Use the back of this page if you need
more space.
Full Name
and City/State where with this child and how often do you
engage in these activities together?
Who is the primary parent/guardian for your child/children?
____
If you have been ordered to pay child support, how much, $ and what State
issued the order? _________ Do you have any past-due child support debt, please
explain?
If you ever have been involved with Health & Welfare or Child Services regarding issues
of child protection (abuse, neglect, etc), please explain: ___________________
SUBSTANCE USE HISTORY
ALCOHOL
What age did you first drink alcohol? ______
At what age did you begin to drink regularly?
How often have you consumed alcohol over the past year (or year prior to arrest)?
How long have you had that drinking pattern?
What date did you last drink? ________
What alcoholic beverage do you usually drink? _________ How many? _____
How often do you drink to intoxication?
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How much money do you spend on alcohol in a week? $
Do you want to stop drinking? Y N What would help you remain alcohol-free?
If a treatment program is necessary for you at this time, what is your treatment plan?
_________________________________________________________ _________
Longest period of sobriety to date? ______Why did you relapse? _________ ___
Please describe your history of substance use, even if you tried a substance only one
time
DRUG TYPE AGE
OF
1ST
(Daily, Weekly, etc) LAST USE
(mm/dd/yy)
Marijuana/hashish
Methamphetamine
Cocaine/crack
Heroin/methadone
Hallucinogens – LSD:
PCP:
Mushrooms:
Peyote:
Other:
Ecstasy/MDMA/Molly
ABUSED
Prescription meds
“Love”/Bath Salts
What is your drug of choice? ________________________ When/what did the height
of your use look like? _____________________________________________________
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If you have used via IV, when/what and for how long? ___________________________
How much money do you spend on drug use in a week? $______
Have you ever sold or helped arrange the sale of drugs? Y N Have you ever traded or
bartered for drugs? Y N Explain:
Are you ready to stop using? Y N Why or why not?
What would help you remain drug-free?
If a treatment program is necessary at this time, what is your treatment plan?
__________________________________________________________ _________
Longest period of sobriety to date? ________ Why did you relapse?
In the last year:
Has your use of alcohol and/or drugs contributed to problems with:
law enforcement? Y N - How: _________________________________________
family/relationships? Y N - How:
school or employment? Y N - How: ______________________________________
your health? Y N - How: _______________________________________________
Has your tolerance of alcohol and/or drugs increased? Y N
Have you ever:
tried to stop and been unable? Y N - Explain: ______________________________
___________________________________________________
suffered withdrawals? Y N - Describe: _____________________________
overdosed? - When/Explain: _____________________________________________
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SUBSTANCE TREATMENT
Identify any counseling or treatment program you have participated in to address
alcohol/drug abuse issues
Treatment Provider &
City/State Dates or
Outpatient
(to include
incarceration or
Did you complete?
How long did you maintain
sobriety after program?
EDUCATION
Please provide a copy of your high school/college diploma, GED/HSE, or vocational
certificate
Name of junior high or high school you last attended:
City and State: ________________________________ Last grade COMPLETED:
Did you graduate from high school? Y N
Date you last attended (best estimate):
If you did not graduate, why? _____________________________________________
Did you participate in any special education classes or have you been diagnosed with a
learning disability? Y N Please explain:
Please identify any problems reading, writing, speaking, or understanding English:
Do you speak, read, or write any other language?
Were you ever SUSPENDED or EXPELLED from school Y N - why?
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Did you obtain your GED or HSE? When and where? ________________
Name of last college or vocational school attended: ____
When did you attend? ______________
List any degree or certification(s):
Do you have any education goals for the future?
MILITARY
Please bring a copy of your DD 214 form
If male, did you register with Selective Service when you turned 18? Y N
Any military service:
Entry Date Branch of Service Highest Rank
Identify any service in a recognized war zone:
Please explain if you ever received any military disciplinary action:
Date and type of discharge: __________________________ Please explain if you did
not receive an Honorable Discharge: ________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
Please provide copies of your last two pay stubs
Employer Name & Address: ________________________________________________
Business telephone #: _____________________ Position: ____________________
Wage: Date you started this job:
How many hours do you work per week?
Is this a seasonal job? Y N
If yes, how do you gain money to pay your bills in the “off” season? ______________
Is your employer aware of this charge? Y N Are you paid “under the table?” Y N
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Your supervisor’s name:
How would your supervisor describe you as a worker?
On a scale of 1 to 10 (10 high) how would you rate your current job satisfaction?
Why not higher?
Why not lower?
Do you get along with your boss? _______________ Co-workers? _________________
PAST EMPLOYMENT
How many jobs have you held in the past two years? _________
Any seasonal work in the past year? _________________________________________
List jobs held in the last two years if you have not maintained the same job
End Date Hours
Phone:
If retired or disabled are you collecting Social Security? Y N Income: $_________
If disabled, reason you are receiving benefits:
Start month/year of (circle one) RETIREMENT or DISABILITY: ____________________
Are you able to work part time? Y / N
If yes, what type of work do you do or what would you like to do?
_______________________________________________________
During the past year, how many months total have you been employed? ____________
What is the longest period you have held the same job? Name of business?
______________________________________________________________________
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Have you ever been fired? Y N If yes, please explain:
_______________________________________________________
What are your job skills/experience:
Do you have any problems holding steady employment? Y N
If yes, please explain: ____________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
If incarcerated, are you an inmate worker, and if so what was you start date?
And your job(s) ?
LEISURE/RECREATION
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
______________________________________________________
How often have you participated in these activities over the past year?
Identify any sports clubs, church, or other community groups you are involved with, and
state how often you have participated in the past year?
______________________________________________________________________
FINANCIAL
In the last year, have you received government/charity (welfare, cash assistance, food
stamps, housing assistance or unemployment benefits)? Y N Please explain the type
and circumstances:
Which of these benefits are you currently receiving?
Please explain any bankruptcy year/circumstances:
How promptly do you pay your bills:
NEVER ON TIME PAY WHEN I CAN USUALLY ON TIME ALWAYS ON TIME
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How sure are you that you can make enough (legally) to meet costs of living and court-
ordered fines/fees/restitution and/or supervision costs on a consistent basis?
UNABLE UNSURE MILDLY CONFIDENT CONFIDENT
Would you benefit from additional financial education or assistance with budget
development? Y N
RESIDENCE HISTORY
Mailing Address (if different than physical):
If incarcerated, how satisfied are you with your housing assignment?
VERY UNSATISFIED UNSATISFIED SATISFIED VERY SATISFIED
Reason for this rating?
What is your plan for residence (include address if known) upon release from custody?
If not incarcerated, how would you describe your current living situation?
COUCH-SURFING TEMPORARY OKAY DON’T PLAN TO MOVE
How many times have you moved in the past year (temporary moves, motels, etc)? _____
Are you currently homeless? Y N If yes, for how long and why?
If homeless, where do you usually sleep at night?
Who are the other occupants (including children) in the home? Please list name, age,
and relationship to you:
___________________________________________________
Describe your satisfaction with your current community housing? __________________
Do you get along with the people you live with? Y N If no, please explain:
Do you plan to move from your current residence? Y N If yes, why, when, and to
where?
How would you rate the level of illegal activity in your current neighborhood?
NONE VERY LITTLE SOME A LOT
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List all weapons kept in your home, vehicle, or kept for you by friends or family
members? (i.e. rifles, handguns, BB guns, hunting knives, swords, blow darts, martial arts weapons,
etc):
What other city/states/countries have you lived in?
______________________________________________________________________
In the year prior to committing this crime, did you live outside of Idaho? Y N
If yes where did you live and how long did you live there?
VALUES
What is important to you in your life?
What are your goals moving forward? ________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Comments to the Court (will be typed word-for-word in your report):
THE INFORMATION WHICH I HAVE FURNISHED IN THIS PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION
PERSONAL HISTORY QUESTIONNAIRE IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY
KNOWLEDGE.
_______________________________________________
Printed Name Defendant’s Signature Date
IF SOMEONE ELSE FILLS OUT THIS QUESTIONNAIRE FOR YOU, THEN THAT PERSON
MUST ALSO SIGN AND DATE.
_______________________________________________ _________________
Printed Name Signature Date