The process of confirming PSI details by checking sources is known as what?

• A. Auditing
• B. Authorization
• C. Calibration
• D. Verification

Answer: (D)

Verifying information means confirming that details are accurate by cross-checking with source documents, records, and people who can corroborate them. In a Pre-Sentence Investigation, a probation officer gathers data from multiple sources—the offender, witnesses, police reports, court records—and then verifies those details to ensure the PSI reflects the true circumstances. This step makes the information trustworthy for the judge and the sentencing process. Other terms don’t fit because auditing is about evaluating processes for compliance, authorization is about granting permission, and calibration is about adjusting a measurement system to meet standards. Verification specifically describes the act of checking and confirming the truth of information.