Under Title 42, United States Code, Section 3732, the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) is directed to collect and analyze statistical information concerning the operation of the criminal justice system at the federal, state and local levels. The annual P&P surveys provide national and state-level data about offenders under community supervision, a core component of BJS' collections on the criminal justice system.
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Pub.L. 90 - 351 301
Name of Law: The Omnibus crime control and safe streets act of 1968
Overall, the number of respondents receiving the CJ-8A (Short Form) was increased from 120 to 160 respondents, with a corresponding decrease in the number of respondents who are being sent the Annual Probation, CJ-8 (Long Form).
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.