Opinion ID: 1105577
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Heading Rank: 22

Heading: Objections to the UCSR

Text: The Court submitted the proposed Uniform Capital Sentencing Report (UCSR) to defense counsel on October 26, 1993 and invited objections within 15 days. This was already an extension of the seven day time limit imposed by La.C.Cr.P. art. 905.9 and Rule 905.9.1 § 3(c) pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 28. A further extension of one week was granted orally. The trial judge filed the report December 1, 1993, without having received any objection from defense counsel. On December 2, 1993, defense counsel filed objections to the UCSR and requested a contradictory hearing. The trial court ordered that the defendant's objections be filed into the record but denied the requested hearing. The defendant argues the trial judge erred in failing to hold a hearing on his objections to the UCSR. Rule 905.9.1 § 3(c) provides in pertinent part: If the opposition shows sufficient grounds, the court shall conduct a contradictory hearing to resolve any substantial factual issues raised by the reports. (emphasis supplied) Clearly, the objections were filed untimely. Further, a review of the objections shows no error in the trial judge's decision. None of the claimed errors raise a substantial factual issue which is compelling enough for this Court to remand for further development. State v. Tart, 93-0772, p. 50 (La. 2/9/96); 672 So.2d 116, 152, cert. denied, ___ U.S. ___, 117 S.Ct. 310, 136 L.Ed.2d 227 (U.S., 10/15/96).