Before imposing a sentence in a state jail felony case in which the judge assesses punishment, the judge shall:

1. (1) review the presentence report prepared for the defendant under Subchapter F; and

2. (2) determine whether the best interests of justice require the judge to:

   1. (A) suspend the imposition of the sentence and place the defendant on community supervision; or
   2. (B) order the sentence to be executed in whole or in part as provided by Article 42A.551(d).

Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 770 (H.B. 2299), Sec. 1.01, eff. January 1, 2017.