A. WILLIAM SWEENEY, J.
The dispositive issue in this appeal is whether the requirement of former R.C. 2951.03, that a trial court consider a written presentence investigation report before granting shock probation, is jurisdictional. For the reasons that follow, we hold that such a written report is a necessary condition precedent before a trial court can grant such probation, and, therefore, we reverse the judgment of the court of appeals below and remand the cause...
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