This is an annual sample survey that provides national estimates on inmates in local adult correctional facilities, which is used by Federal, State, and local correctional administrators, legislators, and researchers. Collection from all known facilities operated by tribal authorities or the Bureau of Indian Affairs that gathers data on inmate counts, movements, and facility operations and staff. In selected years, additional information is collected on facility programs and services to inmates, such as medical assessments and mental health screening precedures.
Annual Survey of Jails (ASJ): The change in burden is due to the inclusion of the 21 respondents from California jail jurisdictions that are not part of the original sample.
Survey of Jails in Indian Country (SJIC): The change in burden is due to the increase in the number of Indian country jails and the exclusion of the CJ-5B Addendum that was collected during the previous OMB approved cycle.
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.