Spontaneous or unplanned encounters between the defendant and probation officer would not normally fall within the purview of this rule. Counsel must obtain the report at the probation office in the city of the sentencing court, either personally or through an agent. Persons obtaining the report must verify receipt on a probation office form. Alternative delivery via express mail, messenger, or certified mail is authorized, provided counsel make arrangements for the delivery, at their own expense, and confirm those arrangements in writing with the probation office. Delivery via facsimile is not authorized.
Alternative delivery extends no time limits.
Counsel's Duty . Defense counsel shall disclose every report to the client. Within 14 days after disclosure of the initial report, counsel shall deliver objections to the report in writing to the probation office. Objections to the report shall include proposed changes to the facts of the offense as reported and to the interpretation and application of the sentencing guidelines. A party not objecting must deliver a statement of non-opposition to the probation office.