2012 Census of Problem Solving Courts (CPSC)

OMB Control No: 1121-0337	ICR Reference No: 201205-1121-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOJ/OJP	Agency Tracking No: BJS
Title: 2012 Census of Problem Solving Courts (CPSC)
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 09/13/2012
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 06/27/2012
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2015	36 Months From Approved
Responses	3,854	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,918	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Problem-solving courts are typically specialized court dockets/calendars that target defendants who have ongoing social and/or psychological conditions that underlie their repeated contact with the criminal justice system. The Census of Problem Solving Courts (CPSC) is designed to provide BJS with its first detailed systematic empirical examination of problem-solving courts. The CPSC will enable BJS to meet one of its core mandates: to collect, publish, and disseminate information on the operation the nation's criminal justice system. More specifically, the census will generate accurate and reliable national statistics on problem-solving court operations, staffing, services, case volume, and information on offender participants. Information will be collected for the most recent 12-month period in 2012.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 3732 Name of Law: null

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 17522	03/26/2012
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 32138	05/31/2012
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name Census of Problem-Solving Courts none, none Census of Problem Solving Courts Survey

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	3,854	0	0	3,854	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,918	0	0	1,918	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new collection. 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 judicial/court system is an essential component of the criminal justice system. The proposed Census of Problem-Solving Courts (CPSC) will provide national and state-level data about these specialized courts, which are a growing component of the criminal justice system.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $476,789

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

Agency Contact: Ron Malega 202 353-0487 [email protected]

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:
		(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
		(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
		(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
		(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
		(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
		(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
		(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
			(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;
		(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
		(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
		(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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.
Certification Date: 06/27/2012

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