Section 39A-5-224 - Findings - Background check prior to sentencing(1) A court shall announce its findings and sentence to the parties as soon as determined.(2) The court panel may defer sentencing pending an investigation of the background of the accused to determine a just and appropriate sentence.Renumbered and amended by Chapter 373, 2022 General Session ,§ 80, eff. 5/4/2022.Enacted by Chapter 210, 1988 General Session