OMB applaudes BJS for the thoroughness of this collection's supporting statement.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2012
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2009
19,308
0
166,455
4,634
0
4,609
0
0
0
The Deaths in Custody data collections will assess the nature of deaths in the criminal justice system. The series provides the only national data for local jails, State prisons, as well as deaths that occur in the process of arrrest by state and local law enforcement agencies.
US Code:
42 USC 3711
Name of Law: Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968
US Code:
42 USC 3789G
Name of Law: Confidentiality of Information
PL:
Pub.L. 106 - 297 2
Name of Law: Deaths in Custody Reporting Act of 2000
The death report form for law enforcement is slightly longer than prison and jail facility collections, because deaths in law enforcement custody encompass a wider range of circumstances.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.