Census of Public Defender Offices

OMB Control No: 1121-0095	ICR Reference No: 202411-1121-004
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201408-1121-005
Agency/Subagency: DOJ/OJP	Agency Tracking No: BJS
Title: Census of Public Defender Offices
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 11/26/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	2,000	0
Time Burden (Hours)	2,423	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

---

Abstract: The 2024 Census of Public Defender Offices (CPDO) is the latest in a series of BJS-sponsored research efforts dedicated to the study of public defense systems and providers. In its second iteration, the CPDO will enhance a growing BJS Public Defense statistics program by generating a complete census of all public defense offices which will serve as the foundation for administering future surveys capturing key aspects of public defense administration nationwide.

---

Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 34 USC 10132 Name of Law: The Justice System Improvement Act

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

---

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

---

Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 73448	09/10/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 93351	11/26/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

---

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

IC Title Form No. Form Name 2013 National Survey of Indigent Defense Systems N/A 2013 National Survey of Indigent Defense Systems 2024 Census of Public Defender Offices (CPDO) N/A 2024 Census of Public Defender Offices

---

ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	2,000	0	0	438	0	1,562
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,423	0	0	-2,256	0	4,679
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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The increase in respondent burden from 1,400 hours in 2007 to 2,423 hours in 2024 is attributed to an increase in the total number of public defender offices that are expected to be in the final frame and including the outreach activities in the burden estimate. The total number of public defender offices is estimated based on the frame building conducted in the summer and fall of 2023. In 2007, BJS estimated burden based on 1,400 public defender offices compared to 2,000 public defender offices in 2024.

---

Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,434,681

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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? No

Agency Contact: Ryan Kling 202 704-0076 [email protected]

---

Common Form ICR:  No

---

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: 11/26/2024

---