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N.D. Cal. Crim. L.R. 32-6

Sentencing Proceedings

activein force · 2026-07-29 – presentact-effective-date

(a) Form of Judgment. After imposition of sentence, without unnecessary delay, the Court

shall enter judgment on the form entitled “Judgment in a Criminal Case” adopted by the

Administrative Office of the United States Courts.

(b) Statement of Reasons. The Court provides a statement of reasons pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §

3553(c)(1) when:

(1) The Court completes and attaches the form entitled “Statement of Reasons” to the

form of judgment entered pursuant to Crim. L.R. 32-6(a); or

(2) The sentencing Judge states in open court the reason for imposing a sentence and

orders the court reporter or recorder to prepare immediately a transcript of the

proceedings, which the Clerk shall attach to the judgment form required by Crim.

L.R. 32-6(a). The court reporter or recorder shall deliver a copy of the transcript to

the Probation Officer.

(3) Disclosure of Statements of Reasons. A statement of reasons is a confidential record

of the Court. Except as otherwise authorized by statute, federal rule or regulation or

unless expressly authorized by order of the Court, such records shall be disclosed

only to the Court, court personnel, the defendant, defense counsel and the attorney

for the government.

(c) Record of Finding Regarding Accuracy of Presentence Report. When the sentencing

Judge makes a finding with respect to the accuracy of the presentence report pursuant to

Fed. R. Crim. P. 32(c)(1), the Judge shall be deemed to have provided a record of the

finding if he or she:

(1) Includes the finding in the statement of reasons pursuant to Crim. L.R. 32-6(b)(1) or

(2); or

(2) Orders the Probation Officer to incorporate the finding in an addendum to the final

presentence report, a copy of which shall be provided to the Court and the parties at

least 5 days before the final presentence report is submitted to the Bureau of Prisons.

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cand.uscourts.gov
Retrieved
2026-09-18
Edition
fed-district-2026-09-18
Content hash
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