(1) A complete description of the situation surrounding the criminal activity with which the offender has been charged, including a synopsis of the trial transcript, if one has been made; nature of the plea agreement, including the number of counts waived, the pleas agreed upon, the sentence agreed upon, and any additional terms of agreement; and, at the offender’s discretion, his or her version and explanation of the criminal activity.

(2) The offender’s sentencing status, including whether the offender is a first offender, a habitual or violent offender, a youthful offender, or is currently on probation.

(3) The offender’s prior record of arrests and convictions.

(4) The offender’s educational background.

(5) The offender’s employment background, including any military record, present employment status, and occupational capabilities.

(6) The offender’s financial status, including total monthly income and estimated total debts.

(7) The social history of the offender, including his or her family relationships, marital status, interests, and activities.

(8) The residence history of the offender.

(9) The offender’s medical history and, as appropriate, a psychological or psychiatric evaluation.

(10) Information about the environments to which the offender might return or to which the offender could be sent should a sentence of nonincarceration or community supervision be imposed by the court, and consideration of the offender’s plan concerning employment supervision and treatment.

(11) Information about any resources available to assist the offender, such as:

(a) Treatment centers.

(b) Residential facilities.

(c) Career training programs.

(d) Special education programs.

(e) Services that may preclude or supplement commitment to the department.

(12) The views of the person preparing the report as to the offender’s motivations and ambitions and an assessment of the offender’s explanations for his or her criminal activity.

(13) An explanation of the offender’s criminal record, if any, including his or her version and explanation of any previous offenses.

(14) A statement regarding the extent of any victim’s loss or injury.

(15) A recommendation as to disposition by the court. The department shall make a written determination as to the reasons for its recommendation, and shall include an evaluation of the following factors:

(a) The appropriateness or inappropriateness of community facilities, programs, or services for treatment or supervision for the offender.

(b) The ability or inability of the department to provide an adequate level of supervision for the offender in the community and a statement of what constitutes an adequate level of supervision.

(c) The existence of other treatment modalities which the offender could use but which do not exist at present in the community.

History.—s. 3, ch. 91-280; s. 1684, ch. 97-102; s. 33, ch. 97-194; s. 18, ch. 98-204; s. 64, ch. 2004-357.