THIS IS A PRETEST FOR THE SURVEY OF
ADULTS ON PROBATION. THE FULL SURVEY WILL PROVIDE DATA ON
DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS, OFFENSES, SENTENCING, PRIOR SENTENCES,
PRIOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE AND TREATMENT, CURRENT SUPERVISION AND
PROGRAMS, AND SOCIAL/FAMILY BACKGROUND OF PERSONS ON PROBATION.
PRETEST DATA WILL BE USED TO REFINE PROCEDURES FOR THE FULL
SURVEY.
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.