Why is an AI pack produced for probation when it sits on the prosecution file for most of the life of a case?
A. The probation pack should be delivered to probation ahead of the hearing so that they can prepare by identifying existing clients and locate reports that may assist in sentence. This helps the court identify if it needs additional information for sentencing or can simply proceed on existing information. The packs can be sent to court with the court AI or sent separately in the court bags to be delivered to probation at 9 am before court sits.