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Social Enquiry reports (1105) Service

Following conviction, or a finding at an Examination of the Facts (EOF) that the person did the act or made the omission constituting the offence, the court may ask for a social enquiry report (SER) to be provided by criminal justice social work staff in accord with national standards. Reports are prepared for all young offenders under the age of 21, all adult offenders who may be sentenced to custody for the first time and any other case as the sentencer may determine.