In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, this information collection is approved
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2028
01/31/2028
01/31/2028
60,000
0
60,000
25,000
0
25,000
0
0
0
BJS is submitting a nonsubstantive change request to to revise text under Part A, such that data collected from research and development activities can be released in a public-use format for data users to access. Additionally this change requests to expand the law enforcement agency sample for the Cognitive Testing of 2024 Statistical Policy Directive #15 Standards in Establishment Surveys. The response rate for law enforcement agencies from the original sample is inadequate, BJS requests to sample additional agencies to boost the number of completed responses from LE agencies.
Request for a 3-year renewal to a generic clearance for the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) that will allow it to develop, test, and improve its survey and data collection instruments and methodologies. The procedures utilized to this effect include, but are not limited to, tests of various types of survey and data collection operations, focus groups, cognitive interview activities, pilot testing, field testing, exploratory interviews, experiments with questionnaire design, and usability testing of electronic data collection instruments.
US Code:
34 USC 10132
Name of Law: Justice System Improvement
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.
Civil Legal Needs Survey
Nonsubstantive changes to Generic Clearance 2026-05-06.docx
34 USC 10132 Bureau of Justice Statistics.htm
Civil Legal Needs Survey Pilot Test