The Illinois DV Evaluation Report to Court is a document which summarizes the findings of a professional assessment of a defendant facing a domestic violence charge. This evaluation is conducted by a qualified mental health professional and is used to provide the court with an in-depth understanding of the defendant's mental health and risk factors. The evaluation report includes information such as the defendant's mental health history, current functioning, risk factors, and any pertinent treatment recommendations. It is submitted to the court as part of the defendant's criminal defense and is used to inform the court's sentencing decision. There are two types of Illinois DV Evaluation Report to Court: the Pre-Sentence Report and the Post-Sentence Report. The Pre-Sentence Report is used to inform the court's sentencing decision prior to the defendant's conviction. The Post-Sentence Report is used to inform the court's decision regarding post-conviction sentencing options such as probation or treatment.