(1) A pre-sentence report must be filed with the court no later than the time directed by the court.
(2) The author of a pre-sentence report must, a reasonable time before sentencing is to take place, provide a copy of the report to—
(a) the prosecutor; and
(b) any legal practitioner representing the offender; and
(c) if the court has so directed, the offender; and
(d) any other person that the court considers appropriate.
S. 8D inserted by No. 65/2011 s. 7.