Blank probation data survey containing a series of questions related to the probationary population in a particular location, with instructions for filling out the survey

United States. Bureau of Justice Statistics.

UNT Digital Library

Who is covered by this survey?Burden statement• If you have any questions, call Andrea Arroyo, U.S. Census Bureau at 1–800–253–2078, or e-mail govs.aspp@census.gov• Please complete the questionnaire before February 28, 2010 using the web-reporting option athttp://harvester.census.gov/aspp, by mailing the completed questionnaire to the U.S. Census Bureauin the enclosed envelope, or FAXing all pages toll-free to 1–888–891–2099.• EXCLUDE juveniles (persons under the jurisdiction of a juvenile court or agency).• INCLUDE all persons regardless of conviction status, who have been placed under the supervision of a probation agency as part of a court order.GENERAL INFORMATION• EXCLUDE interstate compact cases supervised by your jurisdiction for another state.• INCLUDE adult probationers legally your responsibility but supervised outside your jurisdiction, such as through an interstate compact agreement.• INCLUDE adult probationers contracted out to private agencies.• INCLUDE adult probationers on active, including those who report electronically, or inactive supervision or in aresidential/other treatment program but not in regular contact with a probation authority.Who is not covered by this survey?• EXCLUDE adult probationers supervised by your jurisdiction but legally the responsibility of another jurisdiction.• INCLUDE absconders who have not been discharged from probation.• INCLUDE adult probationers who may be under local jurisdiction but not reported separately by another agency.Under the Paperwork Reduction Act, we cannot ask you to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currentlyvalid OMB control number. Public reporting burden for this collection is estimated to average 1.5 hours per response, includingthe time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completingand reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any aspect of this collection ofinformation, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Director, Bureau of Justice Statistics, 810 Seventh Street, NW,Washington, DC 20531; and to the Office of Management and Budget, OMB No. 1121-0064, Washington, DC 20503.INSTRUCTIONS (NEW)• If the answer to a question is "not available" or "unknown," write "DK" in the space provided.• If the answer to a question is "not applicable," write "NA" in the space provided.• If the answer to a question is "none" or "zero," write "0" in the space provided.• When an exact numeric answer is not available, provide an estimate and mark (X) in the box beside each figure.  For example  1,000  .X• Please provide a response to each item. Blank items will be interpreted as "not available" or"unknown" ("DK").FORM(10-16-2009)CJ-8U.S. Census BureauGovernment’s DivisionCENHQ - 6K052F4600 Silver Hill RoadWashington DC 20233-6800NameArea codeDATA SUPPLIED BYTitleTELEPHONEE-MAILADDRESSNumber Extension FAXNUMBERArea Code NumberU.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCEU.S. CENSUS BUREAUAND ACTING AS COLLECTION AGENTU.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICEOMB No. 1121-0064: Approval Expires 10/31/2011CJ-8ECONOMICS AND STATISTICS ADMINISTRATIONBUREAU OF JUSTICE STATISTICS2009 ANNUAL PROBATION SURVEYRETURNTOPLEASE CORRECT ANY ERRORS IN THE MAILING ADDRESS.FORM CJ-8 (10-16-2009)Page 21. On January 1, 2009, what was your agency’sadult probation population?a. Probation without incarceration . . . . . . .b. Probation with incarceration . . . . . . . . .e.Other – SpecifyTotal entries (Should equal the sum of items 2a through 2d) . . . . . . . .1. Include adult probationers who have beenplaced under the supervision of a probationagency as part of a court order, regardless ofconviction status.ITEMS AND DEFINITIONSPopulation on January 1, 2009 . . . . . . . .2. Between January 1, 2009, and December 31, 2009,how many adults entered probation by —2. Individuals entering probation more than once duringthe year should be counted each time (e.g., entered,discharged, and re-entered should be counted as twoentries. Individuals who enter probation and, withoutbeing discharged, are placed on probation for asecond offense, should be counted as one entry).c.3. Between January 1, 2009, and December 31, 2009,how many adult probationers were dischargedfrom supervision for the following reason —3. Individuals exiting probation more than once duringthe year should be counted each time (e.g.,individuals who are discharged from all supervision,re-enter probation, and are fully discharged again,should be counted as two discharges).a. Probation without incarceration is a sentence toprobation with no jail or prison term.b. Probation with incarceration is a sentence toprobation with a term of incarceration in jail orprison (e.g., those individuals who enteredprobation from a correctional facility). Include allsplit sentences and probationers with asuspended execution of sentence to incarceration.a. Completions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .b.1) With new sentence . . . . . . . . . . .2) With revocation, withoutnew sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4) Other – Specifyc. Absconder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .e. Transferred to another probation agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .f. Death . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .g. Other discharges – Specify each1) Other completions2) Unsatisfactory3) Other – Specifyi. Total discharges (Should equal the sum of items 3a through 3h) . . . . . .4. On December 31, 2009, what was your agency’sadult probation population?(Should equal item 1 plus item 2e minus item 3i)Population on December 31, 2009 . . . .a. Completions are probationers who completedtheir sentence and were discharged or whowere discharged early.b. 1) All probationers and returned abscondersremoved from probation supervision becauseof incarceration due to a sentence for a newoffense.2) All probationers and returned absconderswhose probation was revoked (e.g., violatinga condition of their probation) and who wereincarcerated under their current sentence.c. Discharged probationers who had failed toreport and could not be located.d. Probationers discharged to a warrant or detainer.g. Specify type of discharge within the categories ofother completions, unsatisfactory, and other.1) Other completions are those which did notfully meet the definition of 3a.2) Unsatisfactory discharges are those probationerswho did not fulfill all conditions of their supervisionor violated the conditions of their supervision butwere not incarcerated (3b) or discharged to awarrant or detainer (3d). Exclude absconders (3c).4. The count of adult probationers at yearend 2009. Thisfigure should equal the population on January 1, plusthe total entering probation in 2009, minus the totaldischarged from probation in 2009. (See cover pagefor persons to INCLUDE and EXCLUDE.)d. Discharged to a warrant or detainer . . . .e. Probationers transferred to another agency ifthey are no longer in your record system.Incarcerated —Your agency’s adult probation population on December 31, 2008d. Not known . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5) Not known . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .h. Not known . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3) Probationers incarcerated in order toreceive any type of treatment.5) Probationers who have been incarcerated,for whom the reason was unknown.. . . .3) To receive treatment . . . . . . . . . .Probationers incarcerated pending arevocation, trial, sentencing, or others.4)OMB No. 1121-0064: Approval Expires 10/31/2011FORM CJ-8 (10-16-2009)Page 3a. Male . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .d. Total (Sum of items 6a through6c should equal item 4) . . . . . . . . . . .6. On December 31, 2009, how many adultprobationers in your jurisdiction were —b. Female . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7. On December 31, 2009, how many adultprobationers in your jurisdiction were —(See insert for race/ethnicity definitions)a.b.d.f.e.c.White (not of Hispanic origin) . . . . . . .Black or African American(not of Hispanic origin) . . . . . . . . . . . .American Indian/Alaska Native (not of Hispanic origin) . . . . . .Asian (not of Hispanic origin) . . . . . . .Total (Sum of items 7a through7i should equal item 4). . . . . . . . . . . . .Hispanic or Latino. . . . . . . . . . . . .Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander (not of Hispanic origin) . . . . .j.g. Two or more races (not of Hispanic origin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i. Not known . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .a.b.e.Felony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Misdemeanor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Total (Sum of items 8a through 8d should equal item 4). . . . . . . . .8. On December 31, 2009, how many adultprobationers had as their most serious offense —9. On December 31, 2009, how many adultprobationers reported in item 4, regardless ofconviction status, had as their most seriousoffense —a.c.Domestic violence(Include abuse, cruelty, abandonment,or threat to a spouse, intimate, ordependent child. Exclude offensesreported in 9b and 9c) . . . . . . . . . .g. Other traffic offense (Exclude offenses reported in item 9f). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .c. Other – Specifye. Drug law violation(Include unlawful possession, sale, use, distribution, importation, growing, or manufacturing of narcotic drugs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .f. Driving while intoxicated orunder the influence of alcohol or drugs . . . . . . . . . . .5. Does the total probation population on December 31, 2009 (reported in item 4)represent a count of individuals or cases?(Please mark (X) in one box.)1 Individuals2 CasesOther violent offense(Exclude offenses reported in item 9a and 9b. Include murder, manslaughter, robbery, kidnaping, assault, or other violent) . . . . . . . .d. Property offense(Include burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, fraud, or other property) . . . . . . . .j. Total (Sum of items 9a through 9i should equal item 4) . . .10. On December 31, 2009, were any adultprobationers legally your responsibility beingsupervised by another state through aninterstate compact agreement?11. Does the total probation population on December 31, 2009, (reported in item 4)include interstate compact cases supervisedby your agency for another state that could notbe excluded from the total?1 Yes —a. How many adult probationerslegally your responsibility weresupervised by another state?2 No• Include probationers SENT to another state.b. Are these probationersincluded in item 4? Yes No1 Yes —How many adult probationers were being supervised by your agencyfor another state that could not be excluded from the total? . . . .2 Noa.c. Not known . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .d. Not known . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i. Not known . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .b. Sex offense(Exclude prostitution, commercializedvice, and offenses reported in 9aand 9c. Include any forcible ornonforcible sex act) . . . . . . . . . . .OMB No. 1121-0064: Approval Expires 10/31/2011h. Additional categories in yourinformation system – Specifyh. Other offense – SpecifyFORM CJ-8 (10-16-2009)Page 413. Does the total probation population on December 31, 2009 (reported in item 4), includeany persons who were also under parolesupervision, or who were held in jail, prison, acommunity-based correctional facility, or a U.S.Bureau of Immigration and CustomsEnforcement (ICE) holding facility?15. On December 31, 2009, what was the supervisionstatus of the probationers in your jurisdiction?a. Active (Those required to regularly contact aprobation authority in person, by mail, by telephone, or electronically. Exclude those reported in 15b–15g) . . .b. In residential/other treatment program (Exclude those reported in 15a and 15c–15g. Include those on probation who were reporting to a treatment program, but not in regular contact with a probation authority) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .c. Only have financial conditions remaining (Exclude those reported in 15a–15b and 15d–15g) . . . . . . . . .d. Inactive (Exclude those reported in 15a–15c and 15e–15g) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .e. Absconder (Exclude those reported in 15a–15d and 15f–15g. Include those still onprobation but have failed to report and cannot be located) . . . . . . . . . . .f. Warrant status (Exclude those reported in item 15a–15e and 15g) . . . . . . . . . . . .g. Supervised out of jurisdiction (Exclude those reported in 15a–15f. Include active and inactive probationers under your jurisdiction who are supervised by authorities of another jurisdiction) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .h. Other – Specifyj. Total (Sum of items 15a through 15i should equal item 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Yes —a.2 NoHow many were alsoon parole supervision? . . .b. How many were in localjails? (Include eveningconfinements) . . . . . . . . .c. How many were in a stateor federal prison? . . . . . .d. How many were in acommunity-based correctional facility? . . . . .e. How many were in an ICEholding facility? . . . . . . . .a. Direct sentence to probation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .b. Split sentence(Incarceration combined with probation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .c. Suspended execution of sentence to incarceration(Incarceration sentence imposed then suspended) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .e. Other – Specifyg. Total (Sum of items 14a through 14f should equal item 4) . . . . . . . . . . . .14. Of your probation population on December 31, 2009, how many had entered probation supervision through —d. Suspended imposition of sentence (Persons not fully adjudicated, e.g., probation before verdict) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12. Would your agency be able to report the number ofprobationers who had previously served asentence to prison for the same offense for whichthey were on probation on December 31, 2009?1 Yes2 Nof. Not known . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i. Not known . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Notes and comments – (Please attach additional notes if necessary. Please explain changes in how data arereported compared with last year.)16. Does the total probation population on December 31, 2009, (reported in item 4) include any probationers who had their location tracked through a Global Positioning System (GPS), eitherdirectly by your agency or through a contract?1 Yes —b. How many of the probationers reported in item 16a (above) were sex offenders? . . . . . .2 Noa. How many probationers were tracked using GPS? . . . . . .OMB No. 1121-0064: Approval Expires 10/31/2011

2009 Annual Probation Survey

Abstract

Similar works

Full text

Available Versions

UNT Digital Library