157[F1Other reports of officers of local probation boards and members of youth offending teams]E+W
(1)This section applies where—
(a)a report by [F2an officer of a local probation board] or a member of a youth offending team is made to any court (other than a youth court) with a view to assisting the court in determining the most suitable method of dealing with any person in respect of an offence; and
(b)the report is not a pre-sentence report (as defined by section 162 below).
(2)Subject to subsection (3) below, the court shall give a copy of the report to the offender or his counsel or solicitor.
(3)If the offender is aged under 17 and is not represented by counsel or a solicitor, a copy of the report need not be given to him but shall be given to his parent or guardian if present in court.
Textual Amendments
F1Sidenote to s. 157 substituted (1.4.2001) by 2000 c. 43, s. 74, Sch. 7 Pt. II para. 195; S.I. 2001/919, art. 2(f)(ii)
F2Words in s. 157(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2001) by 2000 c. 43, s. 74, Sch. 7 Pt. I para. 4(1)(a)(2); S.I. 2001/919, art. 2(f)(i)