United States District Court, Central District of California
General Order

Category: Operational

Order Number: Description: Date Filed:
03-01Financial Disclosure During Presentence Investigation03/11/2003

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of

FINANCIAL DISCLOSUREDURING PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION
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GENERAL ORDER NO. 03-01


WHEREAS a defendant’s disclosure of financial information during the presentence investigation would increase the probability of the defendant providing the type of information necessary to adequately analyze his or her financial condition and ability to pay financial sanctions, and

WHEREAS a defendant’s cooperation is essential in obtaining such financial information,

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the following documents shall be provided by the defendant to the Probation Officer within 14 calendar days from the date of the guilty plea or verdict, unless another deadline is set by the Probation Officer:

  1. An affidavit fully describing (a) the financial resources of the defendant, including a complete listing of all assets owned or controlled by the defendant and any transfers or sales of assets since the defendant’s arrest; (b) the financial needs and earning ability of the defendant, the defendant’s spouse (or significant other), and the defendant’s dependents living at home; and (c) such other information that the Court requires. [18 U.S.C. § 3664(d)(3)];

  2. All supporting financial documents requested by the Probation Officer, including but not limited to bills, pay stubs, credit card statements, and bank account statements;

  3. A signed release authorizing credit report inquiries;

  4. Copies of filed federal and state income tax returns for the last five years or a signed release authorizing their disclosure.