The Urban Institute has been funded by
the NIJ to examine the collection and use of juvenile DNA. We will
establish the state-specific policies and practices through
interviews with state lab personnel and non-identifiable summary
data. This data can then be used to assess the value of juvenile
DNA records from the practitioner perspective and inform DNA policy
decisions at the local, state, and federal level. This information
has not been collected in previous interviews or surveys of
labs.
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.