The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) seeks approval to continue its Annual Surveys of Probation and Parole (ASPP) for the 2014-2016 data collection period. These establishment surveys provide BJS with the capacity to report annually on changes in the size and composition of the community corrections populations in the United States. The surveys also track key outcomes of offenders on probation or parole, such as completion of supervision terms and return to incarceration (or recidivism). Data are collected from the known universe of probation and parole supervising agencies, using central reporters wherever possible to minimize burden the public. The ASPP provides the only national level, regularly collected, data on the community corrections populations, and, as such, they inform this key stage of the criminal justice process.
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Pub.L. 90 - 351 301
Name of Law: The Omnibus crime control and safe streets act of 1968
Starting with the 2014 ASPP, the burden for the Annual Probation Survey, CJ-8, and the Annual Probation Survey (Short Form), CJ-8A, is expected to increase by 5 minutes per response due to the addition of three questions to identify the probation agencies for which each reporter provided data. The information is being requested to assess completeness of coverage for the Annual Probation Survey. (See part B, item 1, "Universe and Respondent Selection" on the need for this information. See part B, item 4, "Testing of Procedures," for information on the reporting burden associated with these items.)
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.
Form CJ-7 Annual Surveys of Probation and Parole (ASPP)
ASPP_2014_Supporting_Statement_Attachments.pdf
Supporting Statement Part B.docx
Annual Surveys of Probation and Parole (ASPP)