Survey of Inmates in Local Jails

Attachment 1. 2024 SILJ Paper Instrument

2024 SILJ Instrument
PROGRAMMING NOTES:
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All questions indicate whether “select one” or “select all”
The questionnaire is case-sensitive since answer options in ALLCAPS should not be read by
interviewers and answer options in lower case should be read aloud
Blind D or R should be coded with our usual D=8/98, R=7/97 unless the answer is numeric, in
which case D=-2, R=-1
All storage items should be named as SI_XX.
Storage items that contain offenses will be left blank when responses to questions used to fill
the storage item is D or R.
In cases where storage items are filled with dates and those dates are not provided (D or R) or
incomplete (MM/DD/YYYY), the storage item will be left blank and we cannot use for fills or
logic checks
In cases where storage items are filled with offenses and those offenses are not provided,
generic language will be used as fill unless the question is specified to be skipped where offense
is missing/storage item is blank.
Other specify responses should be coded 5/95. If the “other, specify” is part of an answer set
that is supposed to be read aloud then interviewers will be trained to read the list up to that
point and end with “or some other”. If “other” is chosen, they will then ask, “Please describe the
other” in order to capture the specifics.
COMP_INSTR are programming instructions and do not appear on the screen
FI_INSTR are interviewer instructions and should appear on screen
(h) in the answer list indicates a help screen option that should be made available to the
interviewer as needed
All “transcribe” instructions are programming instructions, as are other italicized instructions
that do not specifically say “INTERVIEWER” before them
Any time a numeric answer entered is out of the acceptable range, show an error message to
the interviewer reminding them of the acceptable range
Once the interview is broken off, the interview is completed, i.e., respondents will not be given
the option to go back and complete the interview at another time
Similarly, the field interviewer may have to break off the interview in situations where the
respondent has inadvertently gone down the wrong path when responding to questions that
drive significant skip patterns (e.g., convicted, changes mind to unconvicted). Consider using
non-interview worksheet

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Section 1 – Individual Characteristics
COMPLETE FOR ALL:
PROGRAMMER DISPLAY AUTO-GENERATED UNIQUE ID: _______________
COMPLETE FOR ALL:
COMP_INSTR_1A.
INTERVIEWER: FILL S1Q1a WITH (1) FOR MALE INMATE AND (2) FOR FEMALE INMATE BASED
ON FACILITY RECORDS.
The first set of questions are just to get some background information on you.
ASK ALL:
S1Q2a. What is your date of birth? ENTER ONE
(1) JANUARY

(5) MAY

(9) SEPTEMBER

(2) FEBRUARY

(6) JUNE

(10) OCTOBER

(3) MARCH

(7) JULY

(11) NOVEMBER

(4) APRIL

(8) AUGUST

(12) DECEMBER

BLIND D OR R - Skip to S1Q2c
IF MM, DD, OR YYYY MISSING – Skip to S1Q2c
ENTER MONTH: ___ (MM) (Range 1-12, D)
ENTER DAY: ___ (DD) (Range 1-31, D, blank)
ENTER YEAR: ___ (YYYY) (Range 1920-2006, D)

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COMPLETE IF MM, DD, AND YYYY ALL PROVIDED:
DEFINE CALCAGE:
CALCAGE = Age calculated based on date of birth (S1Q2a) and date of interview
ASK IF MM, DD, and YYYY ALL PROVIDED IN S1Q2a:
S1Q2b. That means you are currently (CALCAGE) years old. Is that correct? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES - Skip to S1Q3a

(2)

NO - Ask S1Q2c

BLIND D OR R - Ask S1Q2d
IF CALCAGE IS < 18 THANK THE RESPONDENT VERY MUCH AND SKIP TO END OF INTERVIEW.
ASK IF S1Q2a is missing MM, DD, or YYYY, OR IS D or R OR S1Q2b=2:
S1Q2c. How old are you?
AGE IN YEARS: ____ (Range 13 – 95)
BLIND D OR R – Ask S1Q2d
UPDATE CALCAGE:
If S1Q2c ≠ empty then CALCAGE = age reported in S1Q2c.
If CALCAGE < 18 thank the respondent very much and skip to end of interview.
IF CALCAGE=18-95 – Skip to S1Q3a
ASK IF S1Q2b= D, R OR S1Q2c = D, R:
S1Q2d. (INTERVIEWER: ASK IF NOT OBVIOUS)
As of today, [date of interview] are you 18 years old or older? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO - thank the respondent very much, explain survey is for respondents 18 or older, and
skip to end of interview

BLIND D OR R - thank the respondent very much, explain survey is for respondents 18 or older,
and skip to end of interview

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ASK ALL (i.e., if 18+):
S1Q3a. How tall are you?
FEET: __________ (Range 3 – 7)
INCHES: ________ (Range 0 – 11)
BLIND D OR R
ASK ALL:
S1Q3b. How much do you currently weigh?
POUNDS: __________ (Range 75 – 500)
BLIND D OR R
ASK ALL:
S1Q4. What is your race and/or ethnicity ? Please choose all that apply. ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
(SHOW CARD)
INTERVIEWER: READ ALL RESPONSE OPTIONS AND GET YES/NO FOR EACH ITEM

S1Q4_1. American Indian or Alaska
Native?
S1Q4_2. Asian?
S1Q4_3. Black or African
American?
S1Q4b_4. Hispanic or Latino?
S1Q4b_5. Middle Eastern or North
African?
S1Q4_6. Native Hawaiian or other
Pacific Islander?
S1Q4_7. White?

Yes

1

No

2

BLIND R
R

BLIND D
D

1

2

R

D

1
1

2
2

R
R

D
D

1

2

R

D

1

2

R

D

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ASK ALL:
S1Q5a. Were you born in the United States or some other country? ENTER ONE
(FR: IF RESPONDENT WAS BORN IN A U.S. TERRITORY – AMERICAN SAMOA, GUAM, NORTHERN
MARIANA ISLANDS, PUERTO RICO, OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – MARK 1)
(1)

UNITED STATES - Skip to S1Q6a

(2)

OTHER

BLIND D OR R -- Skip to S1Q5c
ASK IF S1Q5a=2:
S1Q5a1. When 'Other" is selected, display a screen that allows the interviewer to choose from the 10
most commonly reported countries (see below). If one of the countries listed below is selected, store the
appropriate country code in [ ] in a separate variable. ENTER ONE
(01) MEXICO

(07) CUBA

(02) CHINA

(08) DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

(03) INDIA

(09) KOREA

(04) PHILIPPINES

(10) GUATEMALA

(05) EL SALVADOR

(95) OTHER – SPECIFY ____ (S1Q5A1_OTH)

(06) VIETNAM
BLIND D OR R – Skip to S1Q5c
ASK IF S1Q5a1=1-10, 95:
S1Q5b. Are you now a citizen of (INSERT COUNTRY FROM S1Q5a1)? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES - Skip to S1Q5d

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S1Q5b=2, D, R OR S1Q5a=D, R OR S1Q5a1=D, R:
S1Q5c. Of what country are you a citizen? ENTER ONE
(1)

UNITED STATES- Skip to S1Q6a

(2)

OTHER - Display Countries to choose from in S1Q5c1

BLIND D OR R - Skip to S1Q6a
INTERVIEWER: IF R REPORTS DUAL CITIZENSHIP, CODE ONLY 2=NON-US CITIZENSHIP HERE AS
US CITIZENSHIP WILL BE CAPTURED THROUGH S1Q5D.

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ASK IF S1Q5c=2:
S1Q5c1. When 'other" is selected in S1Q5c, display a screen that allows the interviewer to choose from
the 10 most commonly reported countries (see below). If one of the countries listed below is selected,
store the appropriate country code in ( ) in S1Q5c1. ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
(01) MEXICO

(07) CUBA

(02) CHINA

(08) DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

(03) INDIA

(09) KOREA

(04) PHILIPPINES

(10) GUATEMALA

(05) EL SALVADOR

(95) OTHER – SPECIFY __________ (S1Q5C1_OTH)

(06) VIETNAM
(96) NO OTHER MENTIONS
BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S1Q5b=1 or S1Q5c=2:
S1Q5d. Are you also a citizen of the United States? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK ALL:
S1Q6a. Are you now…? ENTER ONE
(1)

Married

(2)

Widowed

(3)

Divorced

(4)

Separated, for reasons other than incarceration, or

(5)

Never married

BLIND D OR R

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ASK ALL:
S1Q8. Which of the following best represents how you think of yourself? ENTER ONE
(1)

Lesbian or gay

(2)

Straight; that is, not lesbian or gay

(3)

Bisexual; that is, you are sexually attracted to both men and women

(4)

[IF S1Q4b_3 = 1] Two-Spirit

(95)

Something else

BLIND D OR R
ASK ALL:
S1Q9a. What sex were you assigned at birth, on your original birth certificate? ENTER ONE
(1)

Male

(2)

Female

BLIND D OR R
ASK ALL:
S1Q9b. Do you currently think of yourself as…? ENTER ONE
(1)

Male

(2)

Female

(3)

Transgender

(4)

[IF S1Q4b_3 = 1] Two-Spirit

(95)

None of these

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S1Q9b=1,2,3,4 or 95:
DEFINE CURRSEX FILL
IF S1Q9b = 1 THEN CURRSEX FILL = “describe yourself as male”
IF S1Q9b = 2 THEN CURRSEX FILL = “describe yourself as female”
IF S1Q9b = 3 THEN CURRSEX FILL = “describe yourself as transgender”
IF S1Q9b = 4 THEN CURRSEX FILL = “describe yourself as Two-Spirit”
IF S1Q9b = 95 AND S1Q4b_3 = 2, D, R THEN CURRSEX FILL = “do not describe yourself as male,
female, or transgender”
IF S1Q9b = 95 AND S1Q4b_3 = 1 THEN CURRSEX FILL = “do not describe yourself as male, female,
Two-Spirit, or transgender”
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ASK IF (S1Q9a=1 and S1Q9b =2 or 3 or 4 or 95) OR (S1Q9a=2 and S1Q9b=1 or 3 or 4 or 95):
S1Q9c. Just to confirm what you entered, you were assigned [FILL ANSWER TO S1Q9A] on your original
birth certificate and now you [CURRSEX FILL]. Is that correct? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S1Q9c=2:
S1Q9d. Please answer this question again: What sex was recorded on your original birth certificate?
ENTER ONE
(1)

Male

(2)

Female

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S1Q9c=2 and S1Q4b_3=1:
S1Q9e. Please answer this question again: Do you currently think of yourself as male, female, TwoSpirit, or transgender? ENTER ONE
(1)

Male

(2)

Female

(3)

Transgender

(4)

[IF S1Q4b_3 = 1] Two-Spirit

(95)

None of these

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S1Q9c=2 and S1Q4b_3 =2, D, R:
S1Q8b. Please answer this question again: Do you currently think of yourself as male, female, or
transgender? ENTER ONE
(1)

Male

(2)

Female

(3)

Transgender

(95)

None of these

BLIND D OR R

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ASK ALL:
S1Q7a. Have you ever served in the United States Armed Forces? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO – Skip to S2Q1a

BLIND D OR R – Skip to S2Q1a
ASK IF S1Q7a=1:
S1Q7b. Which branches have you served in? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
(1)

Army, including the Army National Guard or Reserve

(2)

Navy, including the Reserve

(3)

Marine Corps, including the Reserve

(4)

Air Force, including the Air National Guard or Reserve

(5)

Coast Guard, including the Reserve

(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

BLIND D OR R – skip to S2Q1a
ASK IF S1Q7b=1-5:
S1Q7c. In what year did you first enter the U.S. Armed Forces?
YEAR:

___ (Range 1940 – CURRENT YEAR)

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S1Q7b=1-5:
S1Q7d. In what year were you last discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces?
(ENTER ‘999’ IF INMATE HAS NOT BEEN DISCHARGED/IS CURRENTLY SERVING)
YEAR: ___ (Range 1940 – CURRENT YEAR)
BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S1Q7b=1-5:
S1Q7e. Altogether, how much time have you served in the U.S. Armed Forces?
____ YEARS (Range 0-75, D)
____ MONTHS (Range 0-60, D)
____ WEEKS (Range 0-50, D)
____ DAYS (Range 0-30, D)
BLIND D OR R
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ASK IF S1Q7b=1-5:
S1Q7f. While serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, did you see combat in a line or combat unit? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO – Skip to S1Q7g4

BLIND D OR R – Skip to S1Q7g4
ASK IF S1Q7f=1 AND IF S1Q7C IS BEFORE 2011 OR D OR R AND S1Q7D IS AFTER 2003 OR D OR R OR 999:
S1Q7g1. Did you see combat in a line or combat unit in Operation Iraqi Freedom? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S1Q7f=1 AND IF S1Q7D IS AFTER 2001 OR D OR R OR 999:
S1Q7g2. Did you see combat in a line or combat unit in military operations in Afghanistan, including
Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Freedom’s Sentinel? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S1Q7f=1:
S1Q7g3. While serving and on official duty with the U.S. Armed Forces, did you participate in some other
military operation, which may include peacekeeping operations? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
PROGRAMMER: ALLOW BOTH OPTIONS 1 AND 2 BUT ONLY IF NO, D, OR R ARE NOT SELECTED.
(1)

YES, SOME OTHER OPERATION – Specify _________________ (S1Q7g3_OTH)

(2)

YES, A PEACEKEEPING OPERATION

(3)

NO

(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

BLIND D OR R
Skip to S1Q7h

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ASK IF S1Q7f=2, D or R:
S1Q7g4. While serving and on official duty with the U.S. Armed Forces, did you participate in
peacekeeping operations? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S1Q7b=1-5:
S1Q7h. While serving and on official duty in the U.S. Armed Forces have you ever been exposed to dead,
dying, or wounded people? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S1Q7b=1-5:
S1Q7i. While serving and on official duty in the U.S. Armed Forces have you ever been exposed to
environmental hazards such as Agent Orange, chemical warfare agents, ionizing radiation, or
other potentially toxic substances? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S1Q7b=1-5:
S1Q7j. While serving and on official duty in the United States Armed Forces, did you suffer any injury as
a result of training or combat? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R

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ASK IF S1Q7d IS NOT 999:
S1Q7k. What type of discharge did you receive from the United States Armed Forces? ENTER ONE
(1)

Honorable

(2)

General under honorable conditions

(3)

General without honorable conditions

(4)

Other than honorable

(5)

Bad conduct

(6)

Dishonorable

(7)

Some other type of discharge

BLIND D OR R

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Section 2 — Current Offenses and Detention Status
PROGRAMMER: IN QUESTIONS THAT VERIFY DATES ARE NOT BEFORE OR AFTER ANOTHER DATE, THE
VERIFICATION SHOULD ONLY OCCUR IF BOTH DATES ARE PROVIDED.
These next questions are about why you have been admitted to jail.
ASK ALL:
S2Q1a. On what date were you most recently admitted to this jail?
ENTER MONTH:

____ (MM) (Range 1-12, D)

ENTER DAY:

____ (DD) (Range 1-31, D, blank)

ENTER YEAR:

____ (YYYY) (Range 2000-CURRENT YEAR, D)

BLIND D OR R
INTERVIEWER: IF NECESSARY, REMIND INMATE OF CURRENT DATE AND PROBE FOR BEST
GUESS.
PROGRAMMER: TRANSCRIBE DATE TO STORAGE ITEM 2A – MOST RECENT ADMISSION DATE IF
MONTH, DAY, AND YEAR ARE ALL POPULATED. OTHERWISE, LEAVE BLANK. (NOTE THAT IF DATE
IS NOT COMPLETE, FUTURE LOGIC CHECKS WILL BE SKIPPED AS INDICATED)
ASK ALL:
S2Q1b. Are you being held in this jail for an authority other than this jail? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO – Skip to S1Q1d1

BLIND D OR R – Skip to S1Q1d1
ASK IF S2Q1b=1:
S2Q1c. For what other authorities are you being held? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
(1)

State prison authorities

(2)

U.S. Marshals Service

(3)

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

(4)

Federal Bureau of Prisons

(5)

Bureau of Indian Affairs

(6)

American Indian or Alaska Native tribal governments

(7)

Other local jail jurisdictions

(95)

Other - Specify ________________ (S2Q1c_OTH)

(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

BLIND D OR R
(h) HELP – Display help screen h_JURISDICTION
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h_JURISDICTION
Jail Jurisdiction —A county (parish in Louisiana) or municipal government that administers one
or more local jails and represents the entity responsible for managing jail facilities under its
authority. Most jail jurisdictions consist of a single facility, but some have multiple facilities or
multiple facility operators (e.g., a jail jurisdiction consisting of a county jail and a private jail
operated under county authority).
ASK ALL:
S2Q1d1. Are you being held in this jail... Please select all that apply (SHOW CARD) ENTER ALL THAT
APPLY
(1)

Waiting to be arraigned

(2)

To stand trial for an offense

(3)

Waiting for a hearing for revocation of pretrial release, probation, parole or other
community release (this does not include determining release on probation or parole)

(4)

For safekeeping

(5)

As a witness

(6)

For contempt of Court

(7)

Waiting to be sentenced for an offense

(8)

Serving a sentence in this jail

(9)

Waiting to be transferred to serve a sentence somewhere else

(95)

For another reason? Specify ______________ (S2Q1d1_OTH)

(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

BLIND D OR R
COMP_INSTR_2Aa.
Rank in priority order S2Q1d1=8, 9, 3, 7, 2, 1, 4, 5, 6, 95 or D/R
Fill S2Q1d2 with priority ranked order.
Go to COMP_INSTR_2A.

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PROGRAMMER COMPLETE FOR ALL (I.E., FILL WITH PRIORITY RANKING FROM S2Q1d1 BUT DO NOT
SHOW ON SCREEN):
S2Q1d2. Are you being held in this jail… (RESPONSE FILLED FROM COMP_INSTR_2Aa)
(1)

WAITING TO BE ARRAIGNED

(2)

TO STAND TRIAL FOR AN OFFENSE

(3)

WAITING FOR A HEARING FOR REVOCATION OF PRETRIAL RELEASE, PROBATION,
PAROLE OR OTHER COMMUNITY RELEASE

(4)

FOR SAFEKEEPING

(5)

AS A WITNESS

(6)

FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT

(7)

WAITING TO BE SENTENCED FOR AN OFFENSE

(8)

SERVING A SENTENCE IN THIS JAIL

(9)

WAITING TO BE TRANSFERRED TO SERVE A SENTENCE SOMEWHERE ELSE

(95)

FOR ANOTHER REASON? SPECIFY ___________________________ (S2Q1d2_OTH)

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S2Q1d2=2, 7, 8, or 9:
S2Q1d3. Are any of the offenses for which you are (INSERT RESPONSE FROM S2Q1d2 = 2, 7, 8, or 9) a
ENTER ALL THAT APPLYS2Q1d3_1. Parole violation?
S2Q1d3_2. Probation violation?
S2Q1d3_3. Escape?

Yes
1
1
1

No
2
2
2

BLIND D OR R
COMP_INSTR_2A.
If S2Q1d3_1=1, set S2Q1f=1. If S2Q1d3_2=1, set S2Q1f=2. If S2Q1d3_3=1, set S2Q1f=3.
Else skip to S2Q1f.

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ASK IF S2Q1d2=3:
S2Q1e. Are you awaiting revocation of… ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
(1)

Parole or supervised release after serving time?

(2)

Probation, including shock probation and split sentences?

(3)

Community release (including furlough, work or study release, or day or weekend
reporting)

(4)

Pretrial release (including bail/bond, electronic monitoring, own recognizance, or
custody of another person)

(5)

Other ______________________ (S2Q1e_OTH)

(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

BLIND D OR R
(h)

Help - DISPLAY HELP SCREEN h_REVOCATION

h_REVOCATION.
Parole - An offender on parole was conditionally released from a prison by a parole board prior
to completion of sentence. While on parole, the released offender is placed under the
supervision of a parole agency and must obey all conditions set forth by the parole authority.
Probation - An offender on probation is free as long as the person meets certain conditions of
behavior. If the freedom is granted by a judicial officer, judge, or court, it is called probation
from court. If the conditional release is granted after the offender has served time in a
correctional facility, it is probation from prison.
Shock probation/split sentence - A sentence requiring the convicted person to serve a period of
confinement in a tribal, local, state or federal facility followed by a period of probation. The
term is often used for sentences to boot camp, followed by supervision in the community.
Community release - An offender on furlough, work or study release, day or weekend reporting,
alcohol or drug diversion counseling, or electronic monitoring or house arrest.
Furlough – Temporary release from custody where an inmate is allowed to leave the jail to, for
example, attend funeral or other personal reasons, and return.
Pretrial release -An offender on bail or bond, release to own recognizance, release to the
custody of another person, on electronic monitoring or house arrest while awaiting trial or
adjudication.

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COMPLETE IF S2Q1d2=3:
COMP_INSTR_2B.
If S2Q1e=1, set S2Q1f=1. If S2Q1e=2, set S2Q1f=2.
ASK ALL:
S2Q1f. (ONLY SHOW IF S2Q1d3_1=1 or S2Q1d3_2=1 or S2Q1d3_3=1 or S2Q1e=1 or 2: Other than
(INSERT RESPONSE FROM S2Q1d3 OR S2Q1e),) when you were brought into this jail (DISPLAY
“ON (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2A – MOST RECENT ADMISSION DATE)” IF CONTAINS A DATE/ELSE
DISPLAY “THIS TIME”) were you already on… (SHOW CARD) ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
(1)

[HIDE IF S2Q1d3_1=1 or S2Q1e=1] Parole or supervised release after serving time

(2)

[HIDE IF S2Q1d3_2=1 or S2Q1e=2] Probation, including shock probation and split
sentences

(3)

[HIDE IF S2Q1d3_3=1] Escape

(4)

Furlough

(5)

Work or study release

(6)

Day or weekend reporting

(7)

Electronic monitoring or house arrest

(8)

Alcohol or drug diversion counseling

(9)

Under the supervision of a special court or diversion program, such as a Drug Court or a
Veteran’s Court

(10)

Bail/bond

(11)

Release to your own recognizance or the custody of another person

(12)

Other type of pretrial release

(13)

None of these

(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

(h)

Help – DISPLAY HELP SCREEN h_RELEASE STATUS

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h_RELEASE STATUS.
Supervised or conditional release - The release from a Federal, State, tribal or local correctional
facility of an inmate who has not served his or her full sentence and whose freedom is contingent
upon obeying specified rules of behavior.
Escape - An offender on escape has fled from a prison, jail or other correctional facility without
an official release from physical custody. Also, an offender on escape may fail to return to a
correctional facility after authorized leave.
Parole - An offender on parole was conditionally released from a prison by a parole board prior
to completion of sentence. While on parole, the released offender is placed under the
supervision of a parole agency and must obey all conditions set forth by the parole authority.
Probation - An offender on probation is free as long as the person meets certain conditions of
behavior. If the freedom is granted by a judicial officer, judge, or court, it is called probation
from court. If the conditional release is granted after the offender has served time in a
correctional facility, it is probation from prison.
Shock probation/split sentence - A sentence requiring the convicted person to serve a period of
confinement in a tribal, local, state or federal facility followed by a period of probation. The
term is often used for sentences to boot camp, followed by supervision in the community.
Community release - An offender on furlough, work or study release, day or weekend reporting,
alcohol or drug diversion counseling, or electronic monitoring or house arrest.
Pretrial release -An offender on bail or bond, release to own recognizance, release to the
custody of another person, on electronic monitoring or house arrest while awaiting trial or
adjudication.
COMPLETE FOR ALL:
COMP_INSTR_2B1.
(1) If S2Q1f is left blank return interviewer to screen until an answer is entered.
(2) Else if S2Q1f=13, do not allow any other entries.
(3) Else if S2Q1f=1-12, do not allow an entry of 13.
(4) Provide pop-up message for FR, "THIS ENTRY IS NOT ALLOWED."
COMPLETE FOR ALL:
COMP_INSTR_2B2.
If S2Q1f=2, go to S2Q1g. Else, skip to COMP_INSTR_2B3.

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ASK IF S2Q1f=2:
S2Q1g. Now we are interested in how you received your probation sentence. Was your probation
sentence a stand-alone sentence given by the court with no prison or jail time?
(1)

YES – Skip to COMP_INSTR_2B3

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R – Skip to COMP_INSTR_2B3
ASK IF S2Q1g=2:
S2Q1h. Was your probation sentence part of a split sentence that included serving time in a prison or
jail? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
(h) Help - DISPLAY HELP SCREEN – h_SPLIT SENTENCE
h_SPLIT SENTENCE
A sentence requiring the convicted person to serve a period of confinement in a tribal, local,
state or federal facility followed by a period of probation. The term is often used for sentences to
boot camp, followed by supervision in the community.
COMPLETE FOR ALL:
COMP-INSTR 2B3.
If S2Q1e = 1 or 2, ask S2Q1i. Else, skip to COMP-INSTR_2B4.
ASK IF S2Q1e=1 or 2:
S2Q1i. What are the specific reasons that you are awaiting a hearing to revoke or take away your
(INSERT RESPONSES FROM S2Q1e)? Any others? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY (SHOW CARD)
(1)

Arrest/conviction for new offense

(2)

Positive test for drug use

(3)

Possession of drug(s)

(4)

Failure to report for drug testing

(5)

Failure to report for alcohol or drug treatment

(6)

Failure to report for other counseling

(7)

Failure to report to probation/parole officer/absconded

(8)

Left jurisdiction without permission

(9)

Failure to secure or maintain employment
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(10)

Failure to pay fines, restitution, or other financial obligations (e.g., child support)

(11)

Failure to find approved housing

(12)

Maintained contacts with other known offenders

(13)

Possession of gun(s)

(95)

Some other reason – Specify _______________________ (S2Q1i_OTH)

(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

BLIND D OR R
Skip to COMP_INSTR_2C
COMP_INSTR_2B4.
If S2Q1f=1 or 2 AND S2Q1e IS NOT 1 or 2, ask S2Q1j. Else skip to COMP_INSTR_2C.
ASK IF S2Q1f=1 or 2 AND S2Q1e IS NOT 1 or 2:
S2Q1j. Was your parole, supervised release, or probation taken away or revoked for violating the
conditions of your release? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO - skip to COMP_INSTR_2C

BLIND D OR R - Skip to COMP_INSTR_2C
ASK IF S2Q1j=1:
S2Q1k. What were the specific reasons that your parole, supervised release, or probation was taken
away or revoked? Any others? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY (SHOW CARD)
(1)

Arrest/conviction for new offense

(2)

Positive test for drug use

(3)

Possession of drug(s)

(4)

Failure to report for drug testing

(5)

Failure to report for alcohol or drug treatment

(6)

Failure to report for other counseling

(7)

Failure to report to probation/parole officer/absconded

(8)

Left jurisdiction without permission

(9)

Failure to secure or maintain employment

(10)

Failure to pay fines, restitution, or other financial obligations (e.g., child support)

(11)

Failure to find approved housing

(12)

Maintained contacts with other known offenders
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(13)

Possession of gun(s)

(95)

Some other reason – Specify _______________________ (S2Q1k_OTH)

(96) NO OTHER MENTIONS
BLIND D OR R
COMPLETE FOR ALL:
COMP_INSTR_2C.
If S2Q1f =13 (Not on any Criminal Justice Status), skip to COMP_INSTR_2I
Else continue with S2Q2a
SECTION A: ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE STATUS, NEW OFFENSES
ASK IF S2Q1f=1-12:
S2Q2a. When you were brought into jail after being on (INSERT RESPONSES FROM S2Q1f) were you
arrested or charged with any new offenses? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES - Ask S2Q2b

(2)

NO - Skip to Comp_Instr_2F1 (Priors only-S2Q6a, On Criminal Justice Status/no new
offenses)

BLIND D OR R - Skip to S2Q2c
On Criminal Justice Status, New Arrest Offenses
ASK IF S2Q2a=1:
S2Q2b. For what new offenses were you arrested or charged when you were admitted to jail after being
on (INSERT RESPONSES FROM S2Q1f)? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
INTERVIEWER: IF OFFENSE IS A PAROLE VIOLATION, PROBATION VIOLATION, OR ESCAPE ONLY,
ENTER A, B, OR C INSTEAD OF ENTERING THAT INTO A TEXT FIELD. OTHERWISE, ENTER INTO THE
TEXT FIELDS ALONG WITH THE OTHER OFFENSES USING AUTOCOMPLETE, ONLY ONE OFFENSE
PER LINE.
(A)

PAROLE VIOLATION ONLY

(B)

PROBATION VIOLATION ONLY

(C)

ESCAPE ONLY

(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

(95)

SPECIFY OFFENSES

BLIND D OR R

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PROGRAMMER: DO NOT ALLOW OPTION 95 IN COMBINATION WITH A,B,C,D,R. IF S2Q2B=95
(SPECIFY OFFENSES) THEN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING 5 TEXT FIELDS. IMPLEMENT
AUTOCOMPLETE FUNCTION LINKING RESPONSES TO LIST OF ALL POSSIBLE OFFENSES. IF LINKED
TO “OTHER/UNKNOWN OFFENSE” THEN CAPTURE VERBATIM RESPONSE ON SEPARATE SCREEN
AND STORE VERBATIM IN SI_2C_VER. IF VERBATIM IS D OR R THEN STORE “THE OTHER OFFENSE
YOU WERE NOT ABLE TO SPECIFY” IN SI_2C_VER.
S2Q2b_1. ___________________________
S2Q2b_2. ___________________________
S2Q2b_3. ___________________________
S2Q2b_4. ___________________________
S2Q2b_5. ___________________________
PROGRAMMER:
( 1) If ONLY (A), (B), and/or (C), and no other offense listed, transcribe offenses to Storage item
2C – Current arrest offenses and skip to S2Q5a_ar (New technical violations only)
(2) If ONLY S2Q2b_1 is completed, display PopS2Q2b (Pop up screen with interviewer
instruction):
(DO NOT READ ALOUD) Please verify - Did you enter the words "parole violation" or "probation
violation" or “escape violation” or an abbreviation of these words and no other offense.
(a) YES – Allow interviewer to change response to A, B, or C, and transcribe offense to
Storage item 2C – Current arrest offenses and skip to S2Q5a_ar.
(b) NO – Continue with (3)
(3) Else, transcribe offenses (S2Q2b) to Storage item 2C – Current arrest offenses and continue
with S2Q2b_ar.
ASK IF S2Q2b IS ANSWERED BUT NOT ONLY EITHER PAROLE, PROBATION, OR ESCAPE VIOLATION:
S2Q2b_ar. On what date were you arrested or charged with the (insert offenses from Storage item 2C –
Current arrest offenses (S2Q2b), or if no offenses (D or R) listed insert “new offenses”)?
ENTER MONTH:

____ (MM) (Range 1-12, D)

ENTER YEAR:

____ (YYYY) (Range 2000-CURRENT YEAR, D)

BLIND D OR R
(1) ONLY IF SI_2A CONTAINS A DATE: Verify that the arrest date in S2Q2b_ar is on or before the
admission date in Storage item 2A – Most recent admission date. If not, ask S2Q2bv_ar.
(2) Else transcribe date in (S2Q2b_ar) to Storage item 2D – Current arrest date and skip to
S2Q2c.

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ASK IF SI_2A CONTAINS A DATE AND S2Q2b_ar IS AFTER ADMISSION DATE IN STORAGE ITEM 2A:
S2Q2bv_ar. The arrest date you just gave me (Insert arrest date from S2Q2b_ar) is after your admission
date of (Insert admission date from Storage item 2A). Is this correct? ENTER ONE
(1) YES - transcribe date in (S2Q2b_ar) to Storage item 2D – Current arrest date and skip to
S2Q2c.
(2) NO - Make corrections – Display items S2Q1a and S2Q2b_ar on screen. Allow interviewer to
make changes. After FR has made corrections, transcribe S2Q1a to Storage item 2A – Most
recent admission date and S2Q2b_ar to Storage item 2D – Current arrest date.
Screen example
I would like to verify a few items.
(CORRECT AS NECESSARY or "ENTER" TO CONTINUE)
Admission date

Month: _____ Year: ____ fill from S2Q1a

Arrest date

Month: _____ Year: ____ fill from S2Q2b_ar

ASK IF S2Q2b IS ANSWERED BUT NOT ONLY EITHER PAROLE, PROBATION, OR ESCAPE VIOLATION OR
S2Q2a=D or R:
S2Q2c. When you were brought into jail after being on (INSERT RESPONSES FROM S2Q1f)) were you
sentenced for any new offenses? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO - Skip to S2Q2e

(h)

Help - DISPLAY HELP SCREEN h_Sentenced

BLIND D OR R - Skip to S2Q2e
h_ SENTENCED.
A judge or jury has imposed penalties upon a person convicted of a crime. Penalties may include
imprisonment or payment of fines, or any of a number of alternatives to incarceration such as
probation, restitution, or supervised community release.

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New Sentenced Offenses
ASK IF S2Q2c=1 AND ANY OFFENSES PROVIDED IN S2Q2b:
S2Q2d. For what new offenses were you sentenced? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
PROGRAMMER: DISPLAY OFFENSES PROVIDED IN S2Q2b, ONE OFFENSE PER LINE, AND ALLOW
INTERVIEWER TO SELECT WHICH WERE SENTENCED.
S2Q2d_1. ___________________________
S2Q2d_2. ___________________________
S2Q2d_3. ___________________________
S2Q2d_4. ___________________________
S2Q2d_5. ___________________________
(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

BLIND D OR R
(1) Transcribe offenses (S2Q2d) to Storage item 2F – New sentenced offenses and highest
ranked to Storage item 2O – Controlling offenses
(2) Mark “01” (Convicted, sentenced) in Storage item 2B – Detention Status
(3) Transcribe arrest date in Storage item 2D to Storage item 2P – Controlling arrest date
Skip to S2Q3a
ASK IF S2Q2c=2, D or R:
S2Q2e. When you were brought into jail after being on (INSERT RESPONSES FROM S1Q2f), were you
convicted of any new offenses? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO - Skip to COMP_INSTR_2D

(h)

Help - DISPLAY HELP SCREEN – h_Convicted

BLIND D OR R - Skip to COMP_INSTR_2D
h_CONVICTED
The judgment of a court that the defendant is guilty of the offenses with which charged, based
on the verdict of a jury or judicial officers, or on the guilty pleas or a no contest plea of a
defendant.

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New Conviction, Awaiting Sentencing Offenses
ASK IF S2Q2e=1 AND ANY OFFENSES PROVIDED IN S2Q2b:
S2Q2f. For what new offenses were you convicted? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
PROGRAMMER: DISPLAY OFFENSES PROVIDED IN S2Q2b, ONE OFFENSE PER LINE, AND ALLOW
INTERVIEWER TO SELECT WHICH WERE CONVICTED.
S2Q2f_1. ___________________________
S2Q2f_2. ___________________________
S2Q2f_3. ___________________________
S2Q2f_4. ___________________________
S2Q2f_5. ___________________________
(96) NO OTHER MENTIONS
BLIND D OR R
(1) Transcribe offenses (S2Q2f) to Storage item 2G – New conviction awaiting sentencing
offenses.
(2) Mark “02” (Convicted, awaiting sentencing) in Storage item 2B – Detention Status. Transcribe
highest ranked to Storage item 2O – Controlling offenses and transcribe arrest date in
Storage item 2D to Storage item 2P – Controlling arrest date.
(3) Continue to COMP_INSTR_2D.
COMP_INSTR_2D.
If S2Q2c=2, D, R (no new sentence) and S2Q2e=2, D, R (no new conviction), skip to
COMP_INSTR_2D1 (Prior offenses, no new conviction). Else ask S2Q3a.
Prior Offenses - With New Sentence/Conviction Awaiting Sentencing Offenses
ASK IF S2Q2c=1 OR S2Q2e=1:
S2Q3a. For what offenses were you on (INSERT RESPONSES FROM S2Q1f) when you were admitted to
jail? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
(95) SPECIFY OFFENSES
BLIND D OR R
PROGRAMMER: IF S2Q3A=95, IMPLEMENT AUTOCOMPLETE FUNCTION LINKING RESPONSES TO
LIST OF ALL POSSIBLE OFFENSES. IF LINKED TO “OTHER/UNKNOWN OFFENSE” THEN CAPTURE
VERBATIM RESPONSE ON SEPARATE SCREEN AND STORE VERBATIM IN SI_2C_VER. IF VERBATIM
IS D OR R THEN STORE “THE OTHER OFFENSE YOU WERE NOT ABLE TO SPECIFY” IN SI_2C_VER.

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INTERVIEWER ENTER ONE OFFENSE PER LINE USING AUTOCOMPLETE
S2Q3a_1. ___________________________
S2Q3a_2. ___________________________
S2Q3a_3. ___________________________
S2Q3a_4. ___________________________
S2Q3a_5. ___________________________
PROGRAMMER: TRANSCRIBE OFFENSES (S2Q3A) TO STORAGE ITEM 2H – MOST RECENT PRIOR
OFFENSES
ASK IF S2Q2c=1 OR S2Q2e=1:
S2Q3a_ar. In what month and year were you arrested for (INSERT OFFENSE FROM STORAGE ITEM 2H –
MOST RECENT PRIOR OFFENSES, OR IF NO OFFENSES INSERT “OFFENSES FOR WHICH YOU WERE
ON (INSERT RESPONSES FROM S2Q1f)”)
ENTER MONTH:

____ (MM) (Range 1-12, D)

ENTER YEAR:

____ (YYYY) (Range 2000-CURRENT YEAR, D)

BLIND D OR R
ONLY IF SI_2A CONTAINS A DATE: If date in S2Q3a_ar is before admission date in Storage item
2A-current admission date, skip to S2Q3a_ad.
Else ask S2Q3av_ar.
ASK IF SI_2A CONTAINS A DATE AND S2Q3a_ar IS ON OR AFTER STORAGE ITEM 2A:
S2Q3av_ar. The arrest date you just gave me (INSERT DATE FROM S2Q3a_ar) for (INSERT OFFENSE
FROM STORAGE ITEM 2H – MOST RECENT PRIOR OFFENSES, OR IF NO OFFENSES INSERT
OFFENSES INSERT “OFFENSES FOR WHICH YOU WERE ON (INSERT RESPONSES FROM S2Q1f)) is
on or after your admission date of (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2A – ADMISSION DATE). Is this
correct? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES - accept date and ask S2Q3a_ad.

(2)

NO - make corrections – Display items S2Q3a_ar and S2Q1a on screen. Allow
interviewer to make changes. After FR has made corrections, transcribe arrest date to
Storage item 2Q – prior arrest date and transcribe date in S2Q1a to Storage item 2A –
Current admission date.

Screen Example
I would like to verify a few items.
(CORRECT AS NECESSARY or "ENTER" TO CONTINUE)
Admission date

Month: _____ Year: ____ fill from S2Q1a

Prior arrest date

Month: _____ Year: ____ fill from S2Q3a_ar
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ASK IF S2Q2c=1 OR S2Q2e=1:
S2Q3a_ad. On what date were you first admitted to jail or another facility for (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2H
– MOST RECENT PRIOR OFFENSES, OR IF NO OFFENSES INSERT “OFFENSES FOR WHICH YOU
WERE ON (INSERT RESPONSES FROM S2Q1f)”?
ENTER MONTH:

____ (MM) (Range 1-12, D)

ENTER YEAR:

____ (YYYY) (Range 2000-CURRENT YEAR, D)

-or(0) NEVER ADMITTED
BLIND D OR R
IF DATE (MM/YYYY) PROVIDED: Transcribe date to Storage item 2I – Most recent prior admission
date
If S2Q3a_ad=0, mark 0 in S2Q3a_rl and skip to S2Q3b.
ASK IF S2Q3a_ad IS NOT 0:
S2Q3a_rl. On what date were you first released from jail or another facility for (INSERT STORAGE ITEM
2H – MOST RECENT PRIOR OFFENSES, OR IF NO OFFENSES INSERT OFFENSES INSERT
“OFFENSES FOR WHICH YOU WERE ON (INSERT RESPONSES FROM S2Q1f)”?
ENTER MONTH:

____ (MM) (Range 1-12, D)

ENTER YEAR:

____ (YYYY) (Range 2000-CURRENT YEAR, D)

-or(0) NEVER RELEASED
BLIND D OR R
INTERVIEWER: IF MORE THAN ONE DATE GIVEN, TAKE THE EARLIEST DATE.
(1) Verify that the admission date in S2Q3a_ad is on or before the release date in S2Q3a_rl. If
not, ask S2Q3av_rl.
(2) Else if date (MM/YYYY) provided: transcribe date to Storage item 2J – Most recent prior
release date and skip to S2Q3b.

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ASK IF S2Q3a_rl IS BEFORE S2Q3a_ad:
S2Q3av_rl. The release date you just gave me (INSERT RELEASE DATE FROM S2Q3a_rl) is before your
readmission date of (INSERT READMISSION DATE FROM S2Q3a_ad). Is this correct? ENTER ONE
(1)
(2)

YES - transcribe date in S2Q3a_rl to Storage item 2J – Most recent prior release date and
ask S2Q3b.
NO - Make corrections – Display items S2Q3a_rl and S2Q3a_ad on screen. Allow
interviewer to make changes. After FR has made corrections, transcribe S2Q3a_ad to
Storage item 2I-Most recent prior admission date and S2Q3a_rl to Storage item 2J-Most
recent prior release date.

Screen Example
I would like to verify a few items.
(CORRECT AS NECESSARY or "ENTER" TO CONTINUE)
Readmission

Month: _____ Year: ____ fill from S2Q3a_ad

Release

Month: _____ Year: ____ fill from S2Q3a_rl

Check if S2Q1f=1 (parole), 2 (probation), or 3 (escape)—
(1) Transcribe offenses (S2Q3a) to Storage item 2K – Prior sentenced offenses.
(2) Skip to COMP_INSTR_2E.
ASK IF S2Q2c=1 OR S2Q2e=1 AND S2Q1f IS NOT 1, 2 or 3:
S2Q3b. Are you sentenced for any of the offenses for which you were on (INSERT RESPONSE FROM
S2Q1f EXCEPT IF = 1, 2, OR 3) when you were admitted to jail? ENTER ONE

(1)

YES

(2)

NO - Skip to S2Q3d

(h)

Help – DISPLAY HELP SCREEN h_Sentenced

BLIND D OR R - Skip to S2Q3d
h_ SENTENCED.
A judge or jury has imposed penalties upon a person convicted of a crime. Penalties may include
imprisonment or payment of fines, or any of a number of alternatives to incarceration such as
probation, restitution, or supervised community release.

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ASK IF S2Q3b=1 AND ANY OFFENSES PROVIDED IN S2Q3a:
S2Q3c. For what offenses are you sentenced? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
PROGRAMMER: DISPLAY OFFENSES PROVIDED IN S2Q3a, ONE OFFENSE PER LINE, AND ALLOW
INTERVIEWER TO SELECT WHICH WERE SENTENCED.
S2Q3c_1. ___________________________
S2Q3c_2. ___________________________
S2Q3c_3. ___________________________
S2Q3c_4. ___________________________
S2Q3c_5. ___________________________
(96) NO OTHER MENTIONS
BLIND D OR R
(1) Transcribe offenses (S2Q3c) to Storage item 2K-Prior sentenced offenses.
(2) If number of offenses in S2Q3c=S2Q3a, mark 2 in S2Q3d and Skip to COMP_INSTR_2E. Else
ask S2Q3d.
ASK IF NUMBER OF OFFENSES IN S2Q3a IS GREATER THAN NUMBER OF OFFENSES IN S2Q3c OR IF
S2Q3b=2, D, R:
S2Q3d. Are you convicted and awaiting sentencing for any offenses for which you were on (INSERT
RESPONSES FROM S2Q1f EXCEPT IF = 1, 2, OR 3) when you were admitted to jail? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO - Skip to COMP_INSTR_2E

(h)

Help - DISPLAY HELP SCREEN – h_Convicted

h_CONVICTED
The judgment of a court that the defendant is guilty of the offenses with which charged, based
on the verdict of a jury or judicial officers, or on the guilty pleas or a no contest plea of a
defendant.
BLIND D OR R - Skip to COMP_INSTR_2E

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ASK IF S2Q3d=1 AND ANY OFFENSES PROVIDED IN S2Q3a:
S2Q3e. For what offenses are you convicted and awaiting sentencing? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
PROGRAMMER DISPLAY OFFENSES PROVIDED IN S2Q3a THAT WERE NOT ALREADY SELECTED IN
S2Q3c, ONE OFFENSE PER LINE, AND ALLOW INTERVIEWER TO SELECT WHICH WERE
CONVICTED.
S2Q3e_1. ___________________________
S2Q3e_2. ___________________________
S2Q3e_3. ___________________________
S2Q3e_4. ___________________________
S2Q3e_5. ___________________________
(96) NO OTHER MENTIONS
BLIND D OR R
Transcribe offenses (S2Q3e) to Storage item 2L-Prior conviction, awaiting sentencing offenses
Skip to COMP_INSTR_2E
Prior offenses, no new sentence/conviction
COMP_INSTR_2D1.
If S2Q1f=10 or 11 or 12, and no other value, skip to S2Q6f (Pretrial status only).
ASK IF (S2Q2c=2,D,R AND S2Q2e=2,D,R) AND S2Q1f=1-9:
S2Q4a. For what offenses were you on (INSERT RESPONSES FROM S2Q1f) when you were admitted to
jail? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
(95) SPECIFY OFFENSES
BLIND D OR R
INTERVIEWER: ENTER ONE OFFENSE PER LINE USING AUTOCOMPLETE
PROGRAMMER: IF S2Q4A=95, IMPLEMENT AUTOCOMPLETE FUNCTION LINKING RESPONSES TO
LIST OF ALL POSSIBLE OFFENSES. IF LINKED TO “OTHER/UNKNOWN OFFENSE” THEN CAPTURE
VERBATIM RESPONSE ON SEPARATE SCREEN AND STORE VERBATIM IN SI_2C_VER. IF VERBATIM
IS D OR R THEN STORE “THE OTHER OFFENSE YOU WERE NOT ABLE TO SPECIFY IN SI_2C_VER.
S2Q4a_1. ___________________________
S2Q4a_2. ___________________________
S2Q4a_3. ___________________________
S2Q4a_4. ___________________________
S2Q4a_5. ___________________________
PROGRAMMER: TRANSCRIBE OFFENSES (S2Q4A) TO STORAGE ITEM 2H-MOST RECENT PRIOR
OFFENSES
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ASK IF (S2Q2c=2,D,R AND S2Q2e=2,D,R) AND S2Q1f=1-9:
S2Q4a_ar. In what month and year were you arrested for (INSERT OFFENSES FROM STORAGE ITEM 2H –
MOST RECENT PRIOR OFFENSES, OR IF NO OFFENSES “OFFENSES FOR WHICH YOU WERE ON
(INSERT RESPONSES FROM S2Q1f)”)?
ENTER MONTH:

____ (MM) (Range 1-12, D)

ENTER YEAR:

____ (YYYY) (Range 2000-CURRENT YEAR, D)

BLIND D OR R
INTERVIEWER: IF MORE THAN ONE DATE GIVEN, TAKE THE EARLIEST DATE
ONLY IF SI_2A CONTAINS A DATE: If date in S2Q4a_ar is before admission date in Storage item
2A-current admission date, transcribe arrest date to Storage item 2Q-Prior arrest date, and skip
to S2Q4a_ad. Else ask S2Q4av_ar.
ASK IF SI_2A CONTAINS A DATE AND S2Q4a IS ON OR AFTER STORAGE ITEM 2A:
S2Q4av_ar. The arrest date you just gave me (INSERT DATE FROM S2Q4a_ar) for the (INSERT OFFENSES
FROM STORAGE ITEM 2H OR IF NO OFFENSES INSERT “OFFENSES FOR WHICH YOU WERE ON
(INSERT RESPONSES FROM S2Q1F) is on or after your admission date of (Insert admission date
from Storage item 2A). Is this correct? ENTER ONE
(1) YES - Accept date and transcribe to Storage item 2Q-Prior arrest date and ask S2Q4a_ad.
(2) NO - Make corrections – Display items S2Q4a_ar and S2Q1a on screen. Allow interviewer to
make changes. After FR has made corrections, transcribe arrest date to Storage item 2Qprior arrest date and transcribe date in S2Q1a to Storage item 2A-Current admission date.
Screen Example
I would like to verify a few items.
(CORRECT AS NECESSARY or "ENTER" TO CONTINUE)
Recent admission date

Month: _____ Year: ____ fill from S2Q1a

Prior arrest date

Month: _____ Year: ____ fill from S2Q4a_ar

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ASK IF (S2Q2c=2,D,R AND S2Q2e=2,D,R) AND S2Q1f=1-9:
S2Q4a_ad. On what date were you first admitted to jail or another facility for (INSERT OFFENSE FROM
S2Q4a, OR IF NO OFFENSES “OFFENSES FOR WHICH YOU WERE ON (INSERT RESPONSES FROM
S2Q1f)”)?
ENTER MONTH:

____ (MM) (Range 1-12, D)

ENTER YEAR:

____ (YYYY) (Range 2000-CURRENT YEAR, D)

-or(0) NEVER ADMITTED
BLIND D OR R
INTERVIEWER: IF MORE THAN ONE DATE GIVEN, TAKE THE EARLIEST DATE
IF DATE (MM/YYYY) PROVIDED: Transcribe date to Storage item 2I-Most recent prior admission
date
If S2Q4a_ad=0, mark “0” in S2Q4a_rl and skip to S2Q4b.
ASK IF S2Q4a_ad IS NOT 0:
S2Q4a_rl. On what date were you first released from jail or another facility for (INSERT OFFENSE FROM
S2Q4a, OR IF NO OFFENSES INSERT “OFFENSES FOR WHICH YOU WERE ON (INSERT RESPONSES
FROM S2Q1f)?
ENTER MONTH:

____ (MM) (Range 1-12, D)

ENTER YEAR:

____ (YYYY) (Range 2000-CURRENT YEAR, D)

-or(0) NEVER RELEASED
BLIND D OR R
INTERVIEWER: IF MORE THAN ONE DATE GIVEN, TAKE THE EARLIEST DATE
(1) Verify that the admission date in S2Q4a_ad is on or before the release date in S2Q4a_rl. If
not, ask S2Q4av_rl.
(2) Else if date (MM/YYYY) provided: transcribe date to Storage item 2J-Most recent prior
release date and skip to S2Q4b.

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ASK IF S2Q4a_ad IS AFTER S2Q4a_rl:
S2Q4av_rl. The release date you just gave me (Insert release date from S2Q4a_rl) is before your
readmission date of (Insert readmission date from S2Q4a_ad). Is this correct? ENTER ONE
(1)
(2)

YES - transcribe date in (S2Q4a_rl) to Storage item 2J-Most recent prior release date and
ask S2Q4b.
NO - Make corrections – Display items S2Q4a_rl and S2Q4a_ad on screen. Allow
interviewer to make changes. After FR has made corrections, transcribe S2Q4a_ad to
Storage item 2I-Most recent prior admission date, and S2Q4a_rl to Storage item 2J-Most
recent prior release date.

Screen Example
I would like to verify a few items.
(CORRECT AS NECESSARY or "ENTER" TO CONTINUE)
Readmission

Month:

_____ Year: ____ fill from S2Q4a_ad

Release

Month:

_____ Year: ____ fill from S2Q4a_rl

ASK IF (S2Q2c=2,D,R AND S2Q2e=2,D,R) AND S2Q1f=1-9:
S2Q4b. Are you sentenced for any of the offenses for which you were on (INSERT RESPONSES FROM
S2Q1f)? ENTER ONE
(1) YES
(2) NO - Skip to S2Q4d
(h) Help – DISPLAY HELP SCREEN h_Sentenced
BLIND D OR R - Skip to S2Q4d
h_ SENTENCED.
A judge or jury has imposed penalties upon a person convicted of a crime. Penalties may include
imprisonment or payment of fines, or any of a number of alternatives to incarceration such as
probation, restitution, or supervised community release.

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ASK IF S2Q4b =1 AND ANY OFFENSES PROVIDED IN S2Q4a:
S2Q4c. For what offenses are you sentenced? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
PROGRAMMER: DISPLAY OFFENSES PROVIDED IN S2Q4a, ONE OFFENSE PER LINE, AND ALLOW
INTERVIEWER TO SELECT WHICH WERE SENTENCED.
S2Q4c_1. ___________________________
S2Q4c_2. ___________________________
S2Q4c_3. ___________________________
S2Q4c_4. ___________________________
S2Q4c_5. ___________________________
(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

BLIND D OR R
(1) Transcribe offenses (S2Q4c) to Storage item 2K-Prior sentenced offenses.
(2) Mark “03” (No new conviction, prior sentence) in Storage item 2B-Detention status.
Transcribe highest rank to Storage item 2O-controlling offenses and Transcribe arrest date in
S2Q4a_ar to Storage item 2P-Controlling arrest date.
(3) If number of offenses in S2Q4c=S2Q4a, Mark “2” in S2Q4d and skip to COMP_INSTR_2E.
Else ask S2Q4d.
ASK IF NUMBER OF OFFENSES IN S2Q4c IS LESS THAN NUMBER IN S2Q4a OR IF S2Q4b=2,D,R:
S2Q4d. Are you convicted and awaiting sentencing for any of the offenses for which you were on
(INSERT RESPONSES FROM S2Q1f)? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO - Skip to COMP_INSTR_2D2

(h)

Help - DISPLAY HELP SCREEN – h_Convicted

BLIND D OR R - Skip to COMP_INSTR_2D2
h_CONVICTED
The judgment of a court that the defendant is guilty of the offenses with which charged, based
on the verdict of a jury or judicial officers, or on the guilty pleas or a no contest plea of a
defendant.

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ASK IF S2Q4d=1 AND ANY OFFENSES PROVIDED IN S2Q4a:
S2Q4e. For what offenses are you convicted and awaiting sentencing? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
PROGRAMMER: DISPLAY OFFENSES PROVIDED IN S2Q4a THAT WERE NOT ALREADY SELECTED
IN S2Q4c, ONE OFFENSE PER LINE, AND ALLOW INTERVIEWER TO SELECT WHICH WERE
CONVICTED.
S2Q4e_1. ___________________________
S2Q4e_2. ___________________________
S2Q4e_3. ___________________________
S2Q4e_4. ___________________________
S2Q4e_5. ___________________________
(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

BLIND D OR R
(1) Transcribe offenses (S2Q4e) to Storage item 2L-Prior conviction awaiting sentencing offenses
(2) If S2Q4b=2 and S2Q4d=1, Mark “04” (No new conviction, no prior sentence) in Storage item
2B-Detention Status. Transcribe highest rank to Storage item 2O-controlling offenses and
Transcribe arrest date in S2Q4a_ar to Storage item 2Q-Prior arrest date and Storage item
2P-Controlling arrest date.
(3) Else continue with COMP_INSTR_2D2.
COMP_INSTR_2D2.
If S2Q4b=2 and S2Q4d=2, Mark “05” (Unconvicted) in Storage item 2B-Detention Status.
Continue with COMP_INSTR_2E.
COMP_INSTR_2E.
(1) If Storage item 2B-Detention Status=01(Convicted, sentenced) and offenses are listed in
Storage item 2F-New sentenced offenses, skip to S3Q1a (Pretrial).
(2) Else if Storage item 2B-Detention Status=02 (Convicted, awaiting sentence) and offenses are
listed in Storage item 2G-New conviction awaiting sentencing offenses, skip to S3Q1a
(Pretrial).
(3) Else if Storage item 2B-Detention Status=03 (No new conviction, prior sentence) and offenses
are listed in Storage item 2K-Prior sentenced offenses, skip to S3Q1a (Pretrial).
(4) Else if Storage item 2B-Detention status=04 (No new conviction, prior conviction awaiting
sentencing), and offenses are listed in Storage item 2L-Prior conviction awaiting sentencing
offenses, skip to S3Q1a (Pretrial).
(5) Else if Storage item 2B-Detention Status=05 (Unconvicted), skip to COMP_INSTR_5A.
(6) Else mark “06” (No offense) in Storage item 2B-Detention status and skip to
COMP_INSTR_5A.

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SECTION B: CRIMINAL JUSTICE STATUS, TECHNICAL VIOLATORS ONLY
ASK IF S2Q2b IS ANSWERED AND ONLY PAROLE, PROBATION, OR ESCAPE VIOLATIONS OR SOME COMBO
OF THE 3:
S2Q5a_ar. On what date were you arrested or charged with the (INSERT OFFENSES FROM STORAGE
ITEM 2C – CURRENT ARREST OFFENSES)?
ENTER MONTH:

____ (MM) (Range 1-12, D)

ENTER YEAR:

____ (YYYY) (Range 2000-CURRENT YEAR, D)

BLIND D OR R
INTERVIEWER: IF MORE THAN ONE DATE GIVEN, TAKE THE EARLIEST DATE
(1)

ONLY IF SI_2A CONTAINS A DATE: Verify that the arrest date in S2Q5a_ar is on or before
the admission date in Storage item 2A-Current admission date. If not, ask S2Q5av_ar.

(2)

Else transcribe date (S2Q5a_ar) to Storage item 2D-Current arrest date and Skip to
S2Q5b.

ASK IF SI_2A CONTAINS A DATE AND S2Q5a_ar IS AFTER STORAGE ITEM 2A:
S2Q5av_ar. The arrest date you just gave me (INSERT ARREST DATE FROM S2Q5a_ar) is after your
admission date of (INSERT ADMISSION DATE FROM STORAGE ITEM 2A). Is this correct?
ENTER ONE
(1)

YES - transcribe date in (S2Q5a_ar) to Storage item 2D-Current arrest date and ask
S2Q5b.

(2)

NO - Make corrections – Display items S2Q1a and S2Q5a_ar on screen. Allow
interviewer to make changes. After FR has made corrections, transcribe S2Q1a to
Storage item 2A-Current admission date and S2Q5a_ar to Storage item 2D-Current
arrest date.

Screen example
I would like to verify a few items.
(CORRECT AS NECESSARY or "ENTER" TO CONTINUE)
Admission date

Month: _____ Year: ____ fill from S2Q1a

Arrest date

Month: _____ Year: ____ fill from S2Q5a_ar

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ASK IF S2Q2b IS ANSWERED AND ONLY PAROLE, PROBATION, OR ESCAPE OR SOME COMBO OF THE 3:
S2Q5b. Are you sentenced for the (INSERT RESPONSES FROM STORAGE ITEM 2C-CURRENT ARREST
OFFENSES (S2Q2b)) for which you were arrested or charged? ENTER ONE FOR EACH
PROGRAMMER: SCREEN SHOULD ONLY DISPLAY OFFENSES FROM STORAGE ITEM 2C.
S2Q5b_1. Parole violation?
S2Q5b_2. Probation violation?
S2Q5b_3. Escape?

Yes

No

(h) Help – DISPLAY HELP SCREEN h_Sentenced
BLIND D OR R
h_ SENTENCED.
A judge or jury has imposed penalties upon a person convicted of a crime. Penalties may include
imprisonment or payment of fines, or any of a number of alternatives to incarceration such as
probation, restitution, or supervised community release.
(1) Transcribe all offenses marked “1” (YES) to Storage item 2M-New tech violation sentenced
offenses and Mark “01” (Convicted, sentenced) in Storage item 2B-Detention status
(2) If any offenses in S2Q5b=2, ask S2Q5c. Else Skip to S2Q5d.
ASK IF ANY OFFENSES IN S2Q5b=2:
S2Q5c. Are you convicted and awaiting sentencing for the (INSERT OFFENSES MARKED “2” FROM
S2Q5b) for which you were arrested or charged? ENTER ONE FOR EACH
PROGRAMMER: SCREEN SHOULD ONLY DISPLAY OFFENSES MARK “2” (NO) IN S2Q5B.
S2Q5c_1. Parole violation?
S2Q5c_2. Probation violation?
S2Q5c_3. Escape?
(h)

Yes

No

Help - DISPLAY HELP SCREEN – h_Convicted

BLIND D OR R
h_CONVICTED
The judgment of a court that the defendant is guilty of the offenses with which charged, based
on the verdict of a jury or judicial officers, or on the guilty pleas or a no contest plea of a
defendant.
(1) Transcribe all offense marked “1” to Storage item 2N-New tech violation conviction awaiting
sentencing offenses.
(2) If all offenses in S2Q5b=2 and any offenses in S2Q5c=1, mark “02” (convicted, awaiting
sentencing) in Storage item 2B-Detention status.
(3) If all offenses in S2Q5b=2 and all offenses in S2Q5c=2, Mark “03” (No new sentence, prior
sentence) in Storage item 2B-Detention status
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ASK IF S2Q2b IS ANSWERED AND ONLY PAROLE, PROBATION, OR ESCAPE OR SOME COMBO OF THE 3:
S2Q5d. For what offenses were you on (INSERT RESPONSES FOR S2Q1f) when you were arrested or
charged with (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2C - CURRENT ARREST OFFENSES)? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
(95) SPECIFY OFFENSES
BLIND D OR R
INTERVIEWER: ENTER ONE OFFENSE PER LINE USING AUTOCOMPLETE
PROGRAMMER: IF S2Q5D=95, IMPLEMENT AUTOCOMPLETE FUNCTION LINKING RESPONSES TO
LIST OF ALL POSSIBLE OFFENSES. IF LINKED TO “OTHER/UNKNOWN OFFENSE” THEN CAPTURE
VERBATIM RESPONSE ON SEPARATE SCREEN AND STORE VERBATIM IN SI_2C_VER. IF VERBATIM
IS D OR R THEN STORE “THE OTHER OFFENSE YOU WERE NOT ABLE TO SPECIFY” IN SI_2C_VER.
S2Q5d_1. ___________________________
S2Q5d_2. ___________________________
S2Q5d_3. ___________________________
S2Q5d_4. ___________________________
S2Q5d_5. ___________________________
(1) Transcribe offenses to Storage item 2H-Most recent prior offenses, Storage item 2K-Prior
sentenced offenses and highest ranked to Storage item 20-Controlling offenses.
ASK IF S2Q2b IS ANSWERED AND ONLY PAROLE, PROBATION, OR ESCAPE OR SOME COMBO OF THE 3:
S2Q5d_ar. In what month and year were you arrested for (INSERT OFFENSES FROM STORAGE ITEM 2HMOST RECENT PRIOR OFFENSES, OR IF NO OFFENSES “OFFENSES FOR WHICH YOU WERE ON
(INSERT RESPONSES FROM S2Q1f)?
ENTER MONTH:

____ (MM) (Range 1-12, D)

ENTER YEAR:

____ (YYYY) (Range 2000-CURRENT YEAR, D)

BLIND D OR R
INTERVIEWER: IF MORE THAN ONE DATE GIVEN, TAKE THE EARLIEST DATE
ONLY IF SI_2A CONTAINS A DATE: If date in S2Q5d_ar is before admission date in Storage
item 2A-current admission date, transcribe arrest date to Storage item 2P-Controlling arrest
date and to Storage item 2Q-Prior arrest date and ask S2Q5d_ad.
Else ask S2Q5av_ar.

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ASK IF SI_2A CONTAINS A DATE AND S2Q5d_ar IS ON OR AFTER STORAGE ITEM 2A:
S2Q5dv_ar. The arrest date you just gave me (INSERT DATE FROM S2Q5d_ar) for (INSERT STORAGE ITEM
2H – MOST RECENT PRIOR OFFENSES) is on or after your admission date of (INSERT
STORAGE ITEM 2A – MOST RECENT ADMISSION DATE). Is this correct? ENTER ONE
(1) YES - Accept date and ask S2Q5d_ad.
(2) NO - Make corrections – Display items S2Q5d_ar and S2Q1a on screen. Allow interviewer to
make changes. After interviewer has made corrections, transcribe arrest date to Storage
item 2Q-prior arrest date and Storage item 2P-Controlling arrest date. Transcribe date in
S2Q1a to Storage item 2A – Most recent admission date.
Screen example
I would like to verify a few items.
(CORRECT AS NECESSARY or "ENTER" TO CONTINUE)
Admission date

Month: _____ Year: ____ fill from S2Q1a

Prior arrest date

Month: _____ Year: ____ fill from S2Q5d_ar

ASK IF S2Q2b IS ANSWERED AND ONLY PAROLE, PROBATION, OR ESCAPE OR SOME COMBO OF THE 3:
S2Q5d_ad. On what date were you first admitted to jail or another facility for (INSERT OFFENSE FROM
S2Q5D, OR IF NO OFFENSES INSERT “OFFENSES FOR WHICH YOU WERE ON (INSERT RESPONSES
FROM S2Q1f)”)?
ENTER MONTH:
ENTER YEAR:

____ (MM) (Range 1-12, D)
____ (YYYY) (Range 2000-CURRENT YEAR, D)

-or(0) NEVER ADMITTED
BLIND D OR R
INTERVIEWER: IF MORE THAN ONE DATE GIVEN, TAKE THE EARLIEST DATE
IF DATE (MM/YYYY) PROVIDED: Transcribe date to Storage item 2I – Most recent prior admission
date. If S2Q5d_ad=0, Mark “0” in S2Q5d_rl and Skip to COMP_INSTR_2F. Else ask S2Q5d_rl.

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ASK IF S2Q5d_ad IS ASKED AND NOT ZERO:
S2Q5d_rl. On what date were you first released from jail or another facility for (INSERT OFFENSE FROM
S2Q5d, OR IF NO OFFENSES INSERT “OFFENSES FOR WHICH YOU WERE ON (INSERT RESPONSES
FROM S2Q1f)”)?
ENTER MONTH:

____ (MM) (Range 1-12, D)

ENTER YEAR:

____ (YYYY) (Range 2000-CURRENT YEAR, D)

-or(0) NEVER RELEASED
BLIND D OR R
INTERVIEWER: IF MORE THAN ONE DATE GIVEN, TAKE THE EARLIEST DATE
(1) Verify that the admission date in S2Q5d_ad is on or before the release date in S2Q5d_rl. If
not, ask S2Q5dv_rl.
(2) Else if date (MM/YYYY) provided transcribe date to Storage item 2J – Most recent prior
release date and skip to COMP_INSTR_2F.
ASK IF S2Q5d_rl IS AFTER S2Q5d_ad:
S2Q5dv_rl. The release date you just gave me (Insert release date from S2Q5d_rl) is after your
readmission date of (Insert readmission date from S2Q5d_ad). Is this correct?
(1) YES - transcribe date in (S2Q5d_rl) to Storage item 2J-Most recent prior release date and ask
COMP_INSTR_2F.
(2) NO - Make corrections – Display items S2Q5d_rl and S2Q5d_ad on screen. Allow interviewer
to make changes. After FR has made corrections, transcribe S2Q5d_ad to Storage item 2IMost recent prior admission date and S2Q5d_rl to Storage item 2J-Most recent prior release
date.
Screen example
I would like to verify a few items.
(CORRECT AS NECESSARY or "ENTER" TO CONTINUE)
Release

Month: _____ Year: ____ fill from S2Q5d_rl

Readmission

Month: _____ Year: ____ fill from S2Q5d_ad

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COMP_INSTR_2F.
(1) If Storage item 2B – Detention status=01 (Convicted, sentenced) or Storage item 2B –
Detention status=02 (Convicted, awaiting sentencing), or Storage item 2B – Detention
status=03 (No new conviction, prior sentence), skip to S3Q1a (Pretrial).
(2) Else if Storage item 2M – New tech violation sentenced offenses and Storage item 2N – New
tech violation conviction awaiting sentencing offenses and Storage item 2K – Prior sentenced
offenses are blank, D or R Mark “06” (No offense) in Storage item 2B –Detention status, and
skip to COMP_INSTR_5A.
(3) Else mark “06” (No offense) in Storage item 2B-Detention status, skip to COMP_INSTR_5A.
SECTION C: CRIMINAL JUSTICE STATUS, NO NEW OFFENSES
COMPLETE IF S2Q1f=1-12 AND S2Q2a=2 (no new offense):
COMP_INSTR_2F1.
If S2Q1f=10 (bail/bond) or 11 (own recognizance) or 12 (other status) and no other value, Skip to
S2Q6f. Else ask S2Q6a.
ASK IF S2Q2a=2 AND S2Q1f=1-9:
Status other than pretrial only
S2Q6a. For what offenses were you on (INSERT RESPONSES FROM S2Q1f) when you were admitted to
jail? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
(95) SPECIFY OFFENSES
BLIND D OR R
INTERVIEWER: ENTER ONE OFFENSE PER LINE USING AUTOCOMPLETE
PROGRAMMER: IF S2Q6A=95, IMPLEMENT AUTOCOMPLETE FUNCTION LINKING RESPONSES TO
LIST OF ALL POSSIBLE OFFENSES. IF LINKED TO “OTHER/UNKNOWN OFFENSE” THEN CAPTURE
VERBATIM RESPONSE ON SEPARATE SCREEN AND STORE VERBATIM IN SI_2C_VER. IF VERBATIM
IS D OR R THEN STORE “THE OTHER OFFENSE YOU WERE NOT ABLE TO SPECIFY” IN SI_2C_VER.
S2Q6a_1. ___________________________
S2Q6a_2. ___________________________
S2Q6a_3. ___________________________
S2Q6a_4. ___________________________
S2Q6a_5. ___________________________
Transcribe offenses to Storage item 2H-Most recent prior offenses and Storage item 2C-Current
arrest offenses.

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ASK IF S2Q2a=2 AND S2Q1f=1-9:
S2Q6a_ar. In what month and year were you arrested or charged with (INSERT OFFENSES FROM
STORAGE ITEM 2H-MOST RECENT PRIOR OFFENSES, OR IF NO OFFENSES INSERT “OFFENSE FOR
WHICH YOU WERE ON (INSERT RESPONSES FROM S2Q1f)”)
ENTER MONTH:

____ (MM) (Range 1-12, D)

ENTER YEAR:

____ (YYYY) (Range 2000-CURRENT YEAR, D)

-orBLIND D OR R
INTERVIEWER: IF MORE THAN ONE DATE GIVEN, TAKE THE EARLIEST DATE
ONLY IF SI_2A CONTAINS A DATE: If date in S2Q6a_ar is before admission date in Storage item
2A-current admission date, transcribe date to Storage item 2D – Current arrest date and 2Qprior arrest date and ask S2Q6a_ad.
Else ask S2Q6av_ar.
ONLY IF SI_2A DOES NOT CONTAIN A DATE: Transcribe date to Storage item 2D – Current arrest
date and 2Q-prior arrest date and ask S2Q6a_ad.
ASK IF SI_2A CONTAINS A DATE AND S2Q6a_ar IS ON OR AFTER STORAGE ITEM 2A:
S2Q6av_ar. The arrest date you just gave me (INSERT DATE FROM S2Q6A_AR) FOR (INSERT OFFENSES
FROM STORAGE ITEM 2H, OR IF NO OFFENSES INSERT (“OFFENSE FOR WHICH YOU WERE ON
(INSERT RESPONSES FROM S2Q1f) is on or after your admission date of (INSERT ADMISSION
DATE FROM STORAGE ITEM 2A)”). Is this correct? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES - Accept date and ask S2Q6a_ad.

(2)

NO - Make corrections – Display items S2Q6a_ar and S2Q1a on screen. Allow
interviewer to make changes. After interviewer has made corrections, transcribe arrest
date to Storage item 2D – Current arrest date and Storage item 2Q – Prior arrest date
and transcribe date in S2Q1a to Storage item 2A – Current admission date.

Screen example
I would like to verify a few items.
(CORRECT AS NECESSARY or "ENTER" TO CONTINUE)
Admission date

Month: _____ Year: ____ fill from S2Q1a

Prior arrest date

Month: _____ Year: ____ fill from S2Q6a_ar

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ASK IF S2Q2a=2 AND S2Q1f=1-9:
S2Q6a_ad. On what date were you first admitted to jail or another facility for (INSERT OFFENSE FROM
S2Q6A, OR IF NO OFFENSES INSERT “OFFENSES FOR WHICH YOU WERE ON (INSERT RESPONSES
FROM S2Q1f)”)?
ENTER MONTH:

____ (MM) (Range 1-12, D)

ENTER YEAR:

____ (YYYY) (Range 2000-CURRENT YEAR, D)

-or
(0) Never admitted
BLIND D OR R
INTERVIEWER: IF MORE THAN ONE DATE GIVEN, TAKE THE EARLIEST DATE
If S2Q6a_ad=0, Mark “0” in S2Q6a_rl, skip to S2Q6b. Else transcribe date to Storage item 2IMost recent prior admission date, continue with S2Q6a_rl
ASK IF S2Q6a_ad IS ASKED AND NOT 0:
S2Q6a_rl. On what date were you first released from jail or another facility for (INSERT OFFENSE FROM
S2Q6A, OR IF NO OFFENSES INSERT OFFENSES FOR WHICH YOU WERE ON (INSERT RESPONSES
FROM S2Q1f))?
ENTER MONTH:

____ (MM) (Range 1-12, D)

ENTER YEAR:

____ (YYYY) (Range 2000-CURRENT YEAR, D)

-or(0) NEVER RELEASED
BLIND D OR R
INTERVIEWER: IF MORE THAN ONE DATE GIVEN, TAKE THE EARLIEST DATE
(1) Verify that the admission date in S2Q6a_ad is on or before the release date in S2Q6a_rl. If
not, ask S2Q6av_rl.
(2) Else if date (MM/YYYY) provided: Transcribe date to Storage item 2J-Most recent prior
release date and skip to S2Q6b.

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ASK IF S2Q6a_ad IS AFTER S2Q6a_rl:
S2Q6av_rl. The release date you just gave me (INSERT RELEASE DATE FROM S2Q6a_rl) is before your
readmission date of (INSERT READMISSION DATE FROM S2Q6a_ad). Is this correct? ENTER ONE
(1) YES - transcribe date in (S2Q6a_rl) to Storage item 2J – Most recent prior release date and
ask S2Q6b.
(2) NO - Make corrections – display items S2Q6a_rl and S2Q6a_ad on screen. Allow interviewer
to make changes. After interviewer has made corrections, transcribe S2Q6a_ad to storage
item 2I – Most recent prior admission date and S2Q6a_rl to storage item 2J – Most recent
prior release date.
Screen example
I would like to verify a few items.
(CORRECT AS NECESSARY or "ENTER" TO CONTINUE)
Release

Month: _____ Year: ____ fill from S2Q6a_rl

Readmission

Month: _____ Year: ____ fill from S2Q6a_ad

ASK IF S2Q2a=2 AND S2Q1f=1-9:
S2Q6b. Are you sentenced for any offenses for which you were on (INSERT RESPONSES FROM S2Q1f)?
ENTER ONE
(1) YES
(2) NO - Skip to S2Q6d
(h) Help – DISPLAY HELP SCREEN h_Sentenced
BLIND D OR R - Skip to S2Q6d
h_ SENTENCED.
A judge or jury has imposed penalties upon a person convicted of a crime. Penalties may include
imprisonment or payment of fines, or any of a number of alternatives to incarceration such as
probation, restitution, or supervised community release.

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ASK IF S2Q6b=1 AND ANY OFFENSES PROVIDED IN S2Q6a:
S2Q6c. For what offenses are you sentenced? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
PROGRAMMER: DISPLAY OFFENSES PROVIDED IN S2Q6a, ONE OFFENSE PER LINE, AND ALLOW
INTERVIEWER TO SELECT WHICH WERE SENTENCED.
S2Q6c_1. ___________________________
S2Q6c_2. ___________________________
S2Q6c_3. ___________________________
S2Q6c_4. ___________________________
S2Q6c_5. ___________________________
(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

BLIND D OR R
(1) Transcribe offenses to Storage item 2K-Prior sentenced offenses, and highest ranked to
Storage item 2O-Controlling offenses. Transcribe arrest date in S2Q6a_ar to Storage item 2PControlling arrest date and to Storage item 2Q-Prior arrest date
(2) Mark “03” (No new conviction, prior sentence) in Storage item 2B-Detention status.
(3) If number of offenses in S2Q6c=S2Q6a, Mark “2” in S2Q6d and skip to COMP_INSTR_2G.
ASK IF NUMBER OF OFFENSES IN S2Q6c IS LESS THAN S2Q6a OR IF S2Q6b=2,D,R:
S2Q6d. Are you convicted and awaiting sentencing for any offenses for which you were on (INSERT
RESPONSES FROM S2Q1F)? ENTER ONE
(1) YES
(2) NO - Skip to COMP_INSTR_2G
(h) Help – DISPLAY HELP SCREEN h_Convicted
BLIND D OR R -Skip to COMP_INSTR_2G
h_CONVICTED
The judgment of a court that the defendant is guilty of the offenses with which charged, based
on the verdict of a jury or judicial officers, or on the guilty pleas or a no contest plea of a
defendant.

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ASK IF S2Q6d=1 AND ANY OFFENSES PROVIDED IN S2Q6a:
S2Q6e. For what offenses are you convicted and awaiting sentencing? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
PROGRAMMER: DISPLAY OFFENSES PROVIDED IN S2Q6a THAT WERE NOT ALREADY SELECTED
IN S2Q6c, ONE OFFENSE PER LINE, AND ALLOW INTERVIEWER TO SELECT WHICH WERE
CONVICTED.
S2Q6e_1. ___________________________
S2Q6e_2. ___________________________
S2Q6e_3. ___________________________
S2Q6e_4. ___________________________
S2Q6e_5. ___________________________
(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

BLIND D OR R
(1) Transcribe offenses to Storage item 2L-Prior conviction awaiting sentencing offenses.
(2) If S2Q6b=2 and S2Q6d=1, Mark “04” (No new conviction, prior conviction) in Storage item
2B-Detention status. Transcribe highest ranked to Storage item 2O-Controlling offenses.
COMP_INSTR_2G.
(1) If Storage item 2B-Detention Status=03 (No new conviction, prior sentence) or Storage item
2B- Detention status=04 (No new conviction, prior conviction awaiting sentencing). Skip to
S3Q1a (Pretrial)
(2) If S2Q6b=2 and S2Q6d=2, and offenses are listed in Storage item 2H-Most recent prior
offenses, Mark “05” (Unconvicted) in Storage item 2B-Detention Status, skip to
COMP_INSTR_5A.
(3) Else, Mark “06” (No offense) in Storage item 2B-Detention Status, skip to COMP_INSTR_5A.

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Pretrial status only
ASK IF [[S2Q2a=2] OR [S2Q2a=1 AND S2Q2c=2,D,R AND S2Q2e=2,D,R]] AND (S2Q1f=10 or 11 or 12 AND
NO OTHER VALUE):
S2Q6f. For what offenses were you on (INSERT RESPONSES FROM S2Q1f) when you were admitted to
jail? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
(95) SPECIFY OFFENSES
BLIND D OR R
INTERVIEWER: ENTER ONE OFFENSE PER LINE USING AUTOCOMPLETE
PROGRAMMER: IF S2Q6F=95, IMPLEMENT AUTOCOMPLETE FUNCTION LINKING RESPONSES TO
LIST OF ALL POSSIBLE OFFENSES. IF LINKED TO “OTHER/UNKNOWN OFFENSE” THEN CAPTURE
VERBATIM RESPONSE ON SEPARATE SCREEN AND STORE VERBATIM IN SI_2C_VER. IF VERBATIM
IS D OR R THEN STORE “THE OTHER OFFENSE YOU WERE NOT ABLE TO SPECIFY” IN SI_2C_VER.
S2Q6f_1. ___________________________
S2Q6f_2. ___________________________
S2Q6f_3. ___________________________
S2Q6f_4. ___________________________
S2Q6f_5. ___________________________
Transcribe offenses to Storage item 2C-Current arrest offenses and Storage item 2H-Most recent
prior offenses
ASK IF [[S2Q2a=2] OR [S2Q2a=1 AND S2Q2c=2,D,R AND S2Q2e=2,D,R]] AND S2Q1f=10 or 11 or 12, AND
NO OTHER VALUE:
S2Q6f_ar. In what month and year were you arrested for or charged with the (INSERT OFFENSES FROM
STORAGE ITEM 2C-CURRENT ARREST OFFENSES) OR IF NO OFFENSES INSERT (“OFFENSE FOR
WHICH YOU WERE ON (INSERT RESPONSES FROM S2Q1f)?
ENTER MONTH:

____ (MM) (Range 1-12, D)

ENTER YEAR:

____ (YYYY) (Range 2000-CURRENT YEAR, D)

BLIND D OR R
INTERVIEWER: IF MORE THAN ONE DATE GIVEN, TAKE THE EARLIEST DATE
ONLY IF SI_2A CONTAINS A DATE: If date in S2Q6f_ar is before admission date in Storage item
2A-current admission date, transcribe date to Storage item 2D-Current arrest date and Storage
item 2Q-Prior arrest date, and ask S2Q6f_ad.
Else ask S2Q6fv_ar.

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ASK IF SI_2A CONTAINS A DATE AND S2Q6f_ar IS ON OR AFTER STORAGE ITEM 2A:
S2Q6fv_ar. The arrest date you just gave me (INSERT DATE FROM S2Q6f_ar) FOR (INSERT OFFENSES
FROM STORAGE ITEM 2H, OR IF NO OFFENSES INSERT “OFFENSE FOR WHICH YOU WERE ON
(INSERT RESPONSES FROM S2Q1f)”) is on or after your admission date of (INSERT ADMISSION
DATE FROM STORAGE ITEM 2A). Is this correct? ENTER ONE
(1) YES - Accept date and ask S2Q6f_ad.
(2) NO - Make corrections – Display items S2Q6f_ar and S2Q1a on screen. Allow interviewer to
make changes. After FR has made corrections, transcribe arrest date to Storage item 2DCurrent arrest date and Storage item 2Q-prior arrest date and transcribe date in S2Q1a to
Storage item 2A-Current admission date.
Screen example
I would like to verify a few items.
(CORRECT AS NECESSARY or "ENTER" TO CONTINUE)
Admission date

Month: _____ Year: ____ fill from S2Q1a

Prior arrest date

Month: _____ Year: ____ fill from S2Q6f_ar

ASK IF [[S2Q2a=2] OR [S2Q2a=1 AND S2Q2c=2,D,R AND S2Q2e=2,D,R]] AND S2Q1f=10 or 11 or 12, AND
NO OTHER VALUE:
S2Q6f_ad. On what date were you first admitted to jail or another facility for (INSERT OFFENSE FROM
S2Q6F, OR IF NO OFFENSES INSERT “OFFENSES FOR WHICH YOU WERE ON (INSERT RESPONSES
FROM S2Q1F)”)?
ENTER MONTH:

____ (MM) (Range 1-12, D)

ENTER YEAR:

____ (YYYY) (Range 2000-CURRENT YEAR, D)

-or(0) NEVER ADMITTED
BLIND D OR R
INTERVIEWER: IF MORE THAN ONE DATE GIVEN, TAKE THE EARLIEST DATE
If S2Q6f_ad=0, Mark “0” in S2Q6f_rl and skip to S2Q6g. Else transcribe date to Storage item
2I-Most recent prior admission date and continue with S2Q6f_rl.

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ASK IF S2Q6f_ad IS ASKED AND NOT 0:
S2Q6f_rl. On what date were you first released from jail or another facility for (INSERT OFFENSE FROM
S2Q6f, OR IF NO OFFENSES INSERT “OFFENSES FOR WHICH YOU WERE ON (INSERT RESPONSES
FROM S2Q1f)”)?
ENTER MONTH:

____ (MM) (Range 1-12, D)

ENTER YEAR:

____ (YYYY) (Range 2000-CURRENT YEAR, D)

-or(0) NEVER RELEASED
BLIND D OR R
INTERVIEWER: IF MORE THAN ONE DATE GIVEN, TAKE THE EARLIEST DATE
(1) Verify that the admission date in S2Q6f_ad is on or before the release date in S2Q6f_rl. If
not, ask S2Q6fv_rl.
(2) Else if date (MM/YYYY) provided: Transcribe date to Storage item 2J-Most recent prior
release date and skip to S2Q6g.
ASK IF S2Q6f_ad IS AFTER S2Q6f_rl:
S2Q6fv_rl. The release date you just gave me (INSERT RELEASE DATE FROM S2Q6f_rl) is before your
readmission date of (INSERT READMISSION DATE FROM S2Q6f_ad). Is this correct? ENTER
ONE
(1) YES - transcribe date in (S2Q6f_rl) to Storage item 2J-Most recent prior release date and ask
S2Q6g.
(2) NO - Make corrections – Display items S2Q6f_rl and S2Q6f_ad on screen. Allow interviewer
to make changes. After interviewer has made corrections, transcribe S2Q6f_ad to Storage
item 2I – Most recent prior admission date and S2Q6f_rl to Storage item 2J – Most recent
prior release date.
Screen example
I would like to verify a few items.
(CORRECT AS NECESSARY or "ENTER" TO CONTINUE)
Release

Month: _____ Year: ____ fill from S2Q6f_rl

Readmission

Month: _____ Year: ____ fill from S2Q6f_ad

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ASK IF S2Q2a=2 AND S2Q1f=10 or 11 or 12, AND NO OTHER VALUE:
S2Q6g. Are you sentenced for any offenses for which you were on (INSERT RESPONSES FROM S2Q1f)?
ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO - Skip to S2Q6i

(h) Help – DISPLAY HELP SCREEN h_Sentenced
BLIND D OR R - Skip to S2Q6i
h_ SENTENCED.
A judge or jury has imposed penalties upon a person convicted of a crime. Penalties may include
imprisonment or payment of fines, or any of a number of alternatives to incarceration such as
probation, restitution, or supervised community release.
ASK IF S2Q6g=1 AND ANY OFFENSES PROVIDED IN S2Q6f:
S2Q6h. For what offenses are you sentenced? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
PROGRAMMER: DISPLAY OFFENSES PROVIDED IN S2Q6f, ONE OFFENSE PER LINE, AND ALLOW
INTERVIEWER TO SELECT WHICH WERE CONVICTED.
S2Q6h_1. ___________________________
S2Q6h_2. ___________________________
S2Q6h_3. ___________________________
S2Q6h_4. ___________________________
S2Q6h_5. ___________________________
(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

BLIND D OR R\
(1) Transcribe offenses to Storage item 2F-New sentenced offenses and highest ranked to
Storage item 2O-Controlling offenses. Transcribe arrest date in Storage item 2D to Storage
item 2P-Controlling arrest date.
(3) Mark “01” (Convicted, sentenced) in Storage item 2B-Detention status
(2) If number of offenses in S2Q6h=S2Q6f, Mark “02” in S2Q6i and Skip to COMP_INSTR_2H

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ASK IF NUMBER OF OFFENSES IN S2Q6h IS LESS THAN THOSE IN S2Q6f OR IF S2Q6g=2,D,R:
S2Q6i. Are you convicted and awaiting sentencing for any offenses for which you were on (INSERT
RESPONSES FROM S2Q1f)? ENTER ONE
(1) YES
(2) NO - Skip to COMP_INSTR _2H
(h) Help – DISPLAY HELP SCREEN h_Convicted
BLIND D OR R - Skip to COMP_INSTR _2H
h_CONVICTED
The judgment of a court that the defendant is guilty of the offenses with which charged, based
on the verdict of a jury or judicial officers, or on the guilty pleas or a no contest plea of a
defendant.
ASK IF S2Q6i=1 AND ANY OFFENSES PROVIDED IN S2Q6f:
S2Q6j. For what offenses are you convicted and awaiting sentencing? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
PROGRAMMER: DISPLAY OFFENSES PROVIDED IN S2Q6f THAT WERE NOT ALREADY SELECTED IN
S2Q6h, ONE OFFENSE PER LINE, AND ALLOW INTERVIEWER TO SELECT WHICH WERE
CONVICTED.
S2Q6j_1. ___________________________
S2Q6j_2. ___________________________
S2Q6j_3. ___________________________
S2Q6j_4. ___________________________
S2Q6j_5. ___________________________
(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

BLIND D OR R\
(1) Transcribe offenses to Storage item 2G-New Conviction awaiting sentencing offenses.
(2) If S2Q6g=2 and S2Q6i=1, Mark “02” (Convicted, awaiting sentencing) in Storage item
2B-Detention status and transcribe highest ranked in Storage item 2G to Storage item
2O-Controlling offenses.

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COMP_INSTR_2H.
(1) If Storage item 2B-Detention Status=01(Convicted, sentenced) and offenses are listed in
Storage item 2F-New sentenced offenses, Skip to S3Q1a (Pretrial).
(2) Else if Storage item 2B=02(Convicted, awaiting sentencing) and offenses are listed in Storage
item 2G-Convicted, awaiting sentencing offenses, Skip to S3Q1a (Pretrial).
(3) Else if S2Q6g=2 and S2Q6i=2 and offenses are listed in Storage item 2C-Current arrest
offenses, Mark “05” (Unconvicted) in Storage item 2B-Detention status and Skip to COMP
INSTR 4A
(4) Else, Mark “06” (No offense) in Storage item 2B-Detention status and Skip to COMP INSTR 4A
SECTION D: NOT ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE STATUS
ASK IF S2Q1f=13:
COMP_INSTR_2I.
Ask in priority order S2Q1d2=8, 9, 7, 2, 1, 4, 5, 6, or 95
If S2Q1d2=8, Ask S2Q7a - To serve a sentence in this jail
If S2Q1d2=2, Ask S2Q9a - To stand trial for an offense
If S2Q1d2=7, Ask S2Q8a - To await sentencing for an offense
If S2Q1d2=4, Ask S2Q10a - For safekeeping
If S2Q1d2=5, Ask S2Q11a - As a witness
If S2Q1d2=6, Ask S2Q12a - For contempt of court
If S2Q1d2=9, Ask S2Q13a - To await transfer to serve a sentence somewhere else
If S2Q1d2=1, Ask S2Q14a - To await arraignment
If S2Q1d2=95, Ask S2Q16a - For another reason
If S2Q1d2=3, D or R, Mark “06” No offense in Storage item 2B-Detention Status and skip to
COMP_INSTR_5A.

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ASK IF S2Q1f=13 AND S2Q1d2=8:
To serve a sentence
S2Q7a. For what offenses are you serving a sentence? Any others? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
(95) SPECIFY OFFENSES
BLIND D OR R
INTERVIEWER: ENTER ONE OFFENSE PER LINE USING AUTOCOMPLETE
PROGRAMMER: IF S2Q7A=95, IMPLEMENT AUTOCOMPLETE FUNCTION LINKING RESPONSES TO
LIST OF ALL POSSIBLE OFFENSES. IF LINKED TO “OTHER/UNKNOWN OFFENSE” THEN CAPTURE
VERBATIM RESPONSE ON SEPARATE SCREEN AND STORE VERBATIM IN SI_2C_VER. IF VERBATIM
IS D OR R THEN STORE “THE OTHER OFFENSE YOU WERE NOT ABLE TO SPECIFY” IN SI_2C_VER.
S2Q7a_1. ___________________________
S2Q7a_2. ___________________________
S2Q7a_3. ___________________________
S2Q7a_4. ___________________________
S2Q7a_5. ___________________________
(1) Mark “01” (New conviction, sentenced) in Storage item 2B-Detention status.
(2) If “D” or “R” is marked, skip to S2Q7a_ar
(3) Else transcribe offenses to Storage item 2C – Current arrest offenses, Storage item 2F-New
sentenced offenses, and highest ranked to Storage Item 2O – Controlling Offense and
continue with S2Q7a_ar.
ASK IF S2Q1f=13 AND S2Q1d2=8:
S2Q7a_ar. In what month and year were you arrested or charged with the ((INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2FNEW SENTENCED OFFENSES) OR IF NO OFFENSES INSERT (“OFFENSE FOR WHICH YOU ARE
SERVING A SENTENCE”))?
ENTER MONTH:

____ (MM) (Range 1-12, D)

ENTER YEAR:

____ (YYYY) (Range 2000-CURRENT YEAR, D)

BLIND D OR R
INTERVIEWER: IF MORE THAN ONE DATE GIVEN, TAKE THE EARLIEST DATE
(1) ONLY IF SI_2A CONTAINS A DATE: Verify that the arrest date in S2Q7a_ar is on or before the
admission date in Storage item 2A-Current admission date. If not, ask S2Q7av_ar.
(2) Else transcribe arrest date to Storage item 2D-Current arrest date and Storage item 2PControlling arrest date and Skip to COMP_INSTR _2J.

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ASK IF SI_2A CONTAINS A DATE AND S2Q7a_ar IS AFTER STORAGE ITEM 2A:
S2Q7av_ar. The arrest date you just gave me (INSERT ARREST DATE FROM S2Q7A_AR) is after your
admission date of (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2A – MOST RECENT ADMISSION DATE). Is this
correct? ENTER ONE
(1) YES - transcribe date in (S2Q7a_ar) to Storage item 2D-Current arrest date and Storage
item 2P-Controlling arrest date and Skip to COMP_INSTR_2J.
(2) NO - Make corrections – Display items S2Q1a and S2Q7a_ar on screen. Allow
interviewer to make changes. After interviewer has made corrections, transcribe S2Q1a
to Storage item 2A – Current admission date and transcribe S2Q7a_ar to Storage item
2D – Current arrest date and Storage item 2P – Controlling arrest date.
Screen example
I would like to verify a few items.
(CORRECT AS NECESSARY or "ENTER" TO CONTINUE)
Admission date Month: _____ Year: ____ fill from S2Q1a
Arrest date

Month: _____ Year: ____ fill from S2Q7a_ar

ASK IF S2Q1f=13 AND S2Q1d2=7:
To await sentencing for an offense
S2Q8a. For what offenses are you awaiting sentencing? Any others? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
(95) SPECIFY OFFENSES
BLIND D OR R
INTERVIEWER: ENTER ONE OFFENSE PER LINE USING AUTOCOMPLETE
PROGRAMMER: IF S2Q8A=95, IMPLEMENT AUTOCOMPLETE FUNCTION LINKING RESPONSES TO
LIST OF ALL POSSIBLE OFFENSES. IF LINKED TO “OTHER/UNKNOWN OFFENSE” THEN CAPTURE
VERBATIM RESPONSE ON SEPARATE SCREEN AND STORE VERBATIM IN SI_2C_VER. IF VERBATIM
IS D OR R THEN STORE “THE OTHER OFFENSE YOU WERE NOT ABLE TO SPECIFY” IN SI_2C_VER.
S2Q8a_1. ___________________________
S2Q8a_2. ___________________________
S2Q8a_3. ___________________________
S2Q8a_4. ___________________________
S2Q8a_5. ___________________________
(1) Mark “02” (convicted, awaiting sentencing) in Storage item 2B-Detention status.
(2) If “D” or “R” is marked, skip to S2Q8a_ar
(3) Else transcribe offenses to Storage item 2C – Current arrest offenses and Storage item 2G –
New conviction, awaiting sentence, and highest ranked to Storage item 2O – Controlling
offense and continue with S2Q8a_ar.
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ASK IF S2Q1f=13 AND S2Q1d2=7:
S2Q8a_ar. In what month and year were you arrested or charged with ((INSERT OFFENSES FROM
STORAGE ITEM S2Q8a) OR IF NO OFFENSES INSERT (“OFFENSE FOR WHICH YOU ARE AWAITING
SENTENCING”))?
ENTER MONTH:

____ (MM) (Range 1-12, D)

ENTER YEAR:

____ (YYYY) (Range 2000-CURRENT YEAR, D)

BLIND D OR R
INTERVIEWER: IF MORE THAN ONE DATE GIVEN, TAKE THE EARLIEST DATE
(1) ONLY IF SI_2A CONTAINS A DATE: Verify that the arrest date in S2Q8a_ar is on or before the
admission date in Storage item 2A – Most recent admission date. If not, ask S2Q8av_ar.
(2) Else transcribe arrest date to Storage item 2D – Current arrest date and Storage item 2P –
Controlling arrest date and Skip to COMP_INSTR_2K.
ASK IF SI_2A CONTAINS A DATE AND S2Q8a_ar IS AFTER STORAGE ITEM 2A:
S2Q8av_ar. The arrest date you just gave me (INSERT ARREST DATE FROM S2Q8A_AR) is after your
admission date of (INSERT ADMISSION DATE FROM STORAGE ITEM 2A). Is this correct? ENTER
ONE
(1)

YES - transcribe date in (S2Q8a_ar) to Storage item 2D – Current arrest date and Storage
item 2P – Controlling arrest date and Skip to COMP_INSTR_2K.

(2)

NO - Make corrections – Display items S2Q1a and S2Q8a_ar on screen. Allow interviewer
to make changes. After interviewer has made corrections, transcribe S2Q1a to Storage
item 2A – Current admission date and S2Q8a_ar to Storage item 2D – Current arrest
date and Storage item 2P – Controlling arrest date.

Screen example
I would like to verify a few items.
(CORRECT AS NECESSARY or "ENTER" TO CONTINUE)
Admission date Month: _____ Year: ____ fill from S2Q1a
Arrest date

Month: _____ Year: ____ fill from S2Q8a_ar

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ASK IF S2Q1f=13 AND S2Q1d2=2:
To stand trial
S2Q9a. For what offenses are you to stand trial? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
INTERVIEWER: IF OFFENSE IS PAROLE VIOLATION, PROBATION VIOLATION, OR ESCAPE ONLY,
ENTER A, B, OR C INSTEAD OF ENTERING THAT INTO A TEXT FIELD. OTHERWISE, ENTER INTO THE
TEXT FIELDS, ONLY ONE OFFENSE PER LINE
(A)

Probation violation

(B)

Parole violation

(C)

Escape

(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

(95)

SPECIFY OFFENSES

BLIND D OR R
PROGRAMMER: IF S2Q9A=95 (SPECIFY OFFENSES) THEN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING 5
TEXT FIELDS. IMPLEMENT AUTOCOMPLETE FUNCTION LINKING RESPONSES TO LIST OF
ALL POSSIBLE OFFENSES. IF LINKED TO “OTHER/UNKNOWN OFFENSE” THEN CAPTURE
VERBATIM RESPONSE ON SEPARATE SCREEN AND STORE VERBATIM IN SI_2C_VER. IF
VERBATIM IS D OR R THEN STORE “THE OTHER OFFENSE YOU WERE NOT ABLE TO
SPECIFY” IN SI_2C_VER.
S2Q9a_1. ___________________________
S2Q9a_2. ___________________________
S2Q9a_3. ___________________________
S2Q9a_4. ___________________________
S2Q9a_5. ___________________________
(1) Mark “05” (Unconvicted) in Storage item 2B-Detention status.
(2) If “D” or “R” is marked, skip to S2Q9a_ar
(3) Else transcribe offenses to Storage item 2C-Current arrest offenses and continue with
S2Q9a_ar.

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ASK IF S2Q1f=13 AND S2Q1d2=2:
S2Q9a_ar. In what month and year were you arrested for (INSERT OFFENSES FROM S2Q9A, OR IF NO
OFFENSE INSERT “OFFENSES FOR WHICH YOU ARE TO STAND TRIAL”)?
ENTER MONTH:

____ (MM) (Range 1-12, D)

ENTER YEAR:

____ (YYYY) (Range 2000-CURRENT YEAR, D)

BLIND D OR R
INTERVIEWER: IF MORE THAN ONE DATE GIVEN, TAKE THE EARLIEST DATE
(1) ONLY IF SI_2A CONTAINS A DATE: Verify that the arrest date in S2Q9a_ar is on or before the
admission date in Storage item 2A-Current admission date. If not, ask S2Q9av_ar.
(2) Else transcribe arrest date to Storage item 2D -Current arrest date and Skip to
COMP_INSTR-5A.
ASK IF SI_2A CONTAINS A DATE AND S2Q9a_ar IS AFTER STORAGE ITEM 2A:
S2Q9av_ar. The arrest date you just gave me (INSERT ARREST DATE FROM S2Q9a_ar) is after your
admission date of (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2A – MOST RECENT ADMISSION DATE). Is this
correct? ENTER ONE
(1) YES - transcribe date in (S2Q9a_ar) to Storage item 2D-Current arrest date and Skip to
COMP_INSTR-5A.
(2) NO - Make corrections – Display items S2Q1a and S2Q9a_ar on screen. Allow interviewer to
make changes. After interviewer has made corrections, transcribe S2Q1a to Storage item 2A
– Most recent admission date and S2Q9a_ar to Storage item 2D – Current arrest date.
Screen example
I would like to verify a few items.
(CORRECT AS NECESSARY or "ENTER" TO CONTINUE)
Admission date
Arrest date

Month: _____ Year: ____ fill from S2Q1a
Month: _____ Year: ____ fill from S2Q9a_ar

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ASK IF S2Q1f=13 AND S2Q1d2=4:
For Safekeeping
S2Q10a. For what offenses were you arrested for or charged with when you were brought into this jail
for safekeeping? Any others? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
(0) NONE/NO OFFENSE
(95) SPECIFY OFFENSES
BLIND D OR R
INTERVIEWER: ENTER ONE OFFENSE PER LINE USING AUTOCOMPLETE
PROGRAMMER: IF S2Q10A=95, IMPLEMENT AUTOCOMPLETE FUNCTION LINKING RESPONSES
TO LIST OF ALL POSSIBLE OFFENSES. IF LINKED TO “OTHER/UNKNOWN OFFENSE” THEN
CAPTURE VERBATIM RESPONSE ON SEPARATE SCREEN AND STORE VERBATIM IN SI_2C_VER. IF
VERBATIM IS D OR R THEN STORE “THE OTHER OFFENSE YOU WERE NOT ABLE TO SPECIFY” IN
SI_2C_VER.
S2Q10a_1. ___________________________
S2Q10a_2. ___________________________
S2Q10a_3. ___________________________
S2Q10a_4. ___________________________
S2Q10a_5. ___________________________
(1) Mark “06” (No offense) in Storage item 2B-Detention status.
(2) If “D” or “R” is marked, skip to S2Q10a_ar
(3) Else transcribe offenses to Storage item 2C-Current arrest offenses and continue with
S2Q10a_ar.
ASK IF S2Q1f=13 AND S2Q1d2=4:
S2Q10a_ar. In what month and year were you arrested or charged with (INSERT OFFENSES FROM
S2Q10A, OR IF NO OFFENSES INSERT “OFFENSES FOR WHICH YOU WERE ARRESTED OR
CHARGED WHEN YOU WERE BROUGHT IN FOR SAFEKEEPING”)?
ENTER MONTH:

____ (MM) (Range 1-12, D)

ENTER YEAR:

____ (YYYY) (Range 2000-CURRENT YEAR, D)

INTERVIEWER: IF MORE THAN ONE DATE GIVEN, TAKE THE EARLIEST DATE
(1) ONLY IF SI_2A CONTAINS A DATE: Verify that the arrest date in S2Q10a_ar is on or before
the admission date in Storage item 2A-Current admission date. If not, ask S2Q10av_ar.
(2) Else transcribe arrest date to Storage item 2D -Current arrest date and Skip to
COMP_INSTR_5A.

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ASK IF SI_2A CONTAINS A DATE AND S2Q10a_ar IS AFTER STORAGE ITEM 2A:
S2Q10av_ar. The arrest date you just gave me (INSERT ARREST DATE FROM S2Q10a_ar) is after your
admission date of (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2A – MOST RECENT ADMISSION DATE). Is this correct?
ENTER ONE
(1) Yes - transcribe date in (S2Q10a_ar) to Storage item 2D-Current arrest date and Skip to
COMP_INSTR-5A.
(2) No - Make corrections – Display items S2Q1a and S2Q10a_ar on screen. Allow interviewer to
make changes. After interviewer has made corrections, transcribe S2Q1a to Storage item 2A
– Most recent admission date and S2Q10a_ar to Storage item 2D – Current arrest date and
Skip to COMP_INSTR-5A.
Screen example
I would like to verify a few items.
(CORRECT AS NECESSARY or "ENTER" TO CONTINUE)
Admission date
Arrest date

Month: _____ Year: ____ fill from S2Q1a
Month: _____ Year: ____ fill from S2Q10a_ar

ASK IF S2Q1f=13 AND S2Q1d2=5:
As a Witness
S2Q11a. For what offenses were you arrested or charged with when you were brought in to jail to be
held as a witness? Any others? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
(0) NONE/NO OFFENSE
(95) SPECIFY OFFENSES
BLIND D OR R
INTERVIEWER: ENTER ONE OFFENSE PER LINE USING AUTOCOMPLETE
PROGRAMMER: IF S2Q11A=95, IMPLEMENT AUTOCOMPLETE FUNCTION LINKING RESPONSES
TO LIST OF ALL POSSIBLE OFFENSES. IF LINKED TO “OTHER/UNKNOWN OFFENSE” THEN
CAPTURE VERBATIM RESPONSE ON SEPARATE SCREEN AND STORE VERBATIM IN SI_2C_VER. IF
VERBATIM IS D OR R THEN STORE “THE OTHER OFFENSE YOU WERE NOT ABLE TO SPECIFY” IN
SI_2C_VER.
S2Q11a_1. ___________________________
S2Q11a_2. ___________________________
S2Q11a_3. ___________________________
S2Q11a_4. ___________________________
S2Q11a_5. ___________________________

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(1) Mark “06” (No offense) in Storage item 2B-Detention status.
(2) If “D” or “R” is marked, skip to S2Q11a_ar
(3) Else transcribe offenses to Storage item 2C-Current arrest offenses and continue with
S2Q11a_ar.
ASK IF S2Q1f=13 AND S2Q1d2=5:
S2Q11a_ar. In what month and year were you arrested or charged with (INSERT OFFENSES FROM
S2Q11a, OR IF NO OFFENSES INSERT “OFFENSES FOR WHICH YOU WERE ARRESTED OR
CHARGED WHEN YOU WERE BROUGHT IN AS A WITNESS”)?
ENTER MONTH:

____ (MM) (Range 1-12, D)

ENTER YEAR:

____ (YYYY) (Range 2000-CURRENT YEAR, D)

INTERVIEWER: IF MORE THAN ONE DATE GIVEN, TAKE THE EARLIEST DATE
(1) ONLY IF SI_2A CONTAINS A DATE: Verify that the arrest date in S2Q11a_ar is on or before
the admission date in Storage item 2A-Current admission date. If not, ask S2Q11av_ar.
(2) Else transcribe arrest date to Storage item 2D -Current arrest date and Skip to
COMP_INSTR-5A
ASK IF SI_2A CONTAINS A DATE AND S2Q11a_ar IS AFTER STORAGE ITEM 2A:
S2Q11av_ar. The arrest date you just gave me (INSERT ARREST DATE FROM S2Q11a_ar) is after your
admission date of (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2A – MOST RECENT ADMISSION DATE). Is this correct?
ENTER ONE
(1) YES - transcribe date in (S2Q11a_ar) to Storage item 2D – Current arrest date and Skip to
skip to COMP_INSTR-5A.
(2) NO - Make corrections – Display items S2Q1a and S2Q11a_ar on screen. Allow
interviewer to make changes. After interviewer has made corrections, transcribe S2Q1a
to Storage item 2A – Most recent admission date and S2Q11a_ar to Storage item 2D –
Current arrest date. Skip to COMP_INSTR-5A.
Screen example
I would like to verify a few items.
(CORRECT AS NECESSARY or "ENTER" TO CONTINUE)
Admission date
Arrest date

Month: _____ Year: ____ fill from S2Q1a
Month: _____ Year: ____ fill from S2Q11a_ar

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ASK IF S2Q1f=13 AND S2Q1d2=6:
For Contempt of Court
S2Q12a. For what offenses were you arrested or charged with when you were brought in to be held for
contempt of court? Any others? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
(0) NONE/NO OFFENSE
(95) SPECIFY OFFENSES
BLIND D OR R
INTERVIEWER: ENTER ONE OFFENSE PER LINE USING AUTOCOMPLETE
PROGRAMMER: IF S2Q12A=95, IMPLEMENT AUTOCOMPLETE FUNCTION LINKING RESPONSES
TO LIST OF ALL POSSIBLE OFFENSES. IF LINKED TO “OTHER/UNKNOWN OFFENSE” THEN
CAPTURE VERBATIM RESPONSE ON SEPARATE SCREEN AND STORE VERBATIM IN SI_2C_VER. IF
VERBATIM IS D OR R THEN STORE “THE OTHER OFFENSE YOU WERE NOT ABLE TO SPECIFY” IN
SI_2C_VER.
S2Q12a_1. ___________________________
S2Q12a_2. ___________________________
S2Q12a_3. ___________________________
S2Q12a_4. ___________________________
S2Q12a_5. ___________________________
(1) Mark “06” (No offense) in Storage item 2B – Detention status.
(2) If “D” or “R” is marked, skip to S2Q12a_ar.
(3) Else transcribe offenses to Storage item 2C – Current arrest offenses and continue with
S2Q12a_ar.
ASK IF S2Q1f=13 AND S2Q1d2=6:
S2Q12a_ar. In what month and year were you arrested or charged with (INSERT OFFENSES FROM
S2Q12a, OR IF NO OFFENSES INSERT “OFFENSES FOR WHICH YOU WERE ARRESTED OR
CHARGED WHEN YOU WERE BROUGHT TO BE HELD FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT”?
ENTER MONTH:

____ (MM) (Range 1-12, D)

ENTER YEAR:

____ (YYYY) (Range 2000-CURRENT YEAR, D)

INTERVIEWER: IF MORE THAN ONE DATE GIVEN, TAKE THE EARLIEST DATE
(1) ONLY IF SI_2A CONTAINS A DATE: Verify that the arrest date in S2Q12a_ar is on or before
the admission date in Storage item 2A – Most recent admission date. If not, ask
S2Q11av_ar.
(2) Else transcribe arrest date to Storage item 2D – Current arrest date and skip to
COMP_INSTR-5A.
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ASK IF SI_2A CONTAINS A DATE AND S2Q12a_ar IS AFTER STORAGE ITEM 2A:
S2Q12av_ar. The arrest date you just gave me (INSERT ARREST DATE FROM S2Q12a_ar) is after your
admission date of (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2A – MOST RECENT ADMISSION DATE). Is this
correct? ENTER ONE
(1) YES - transcribe date in (S2Q12a_ar) to Storage item 2D – Current arrest date and Skip to
skip to COMP_INSTR-5A.
(2) NO - Make corrections – Display items S2Q1a and S2Q12a_ar on screen. Allow
interviewer to make changes. After interviewer has made corrections, transcribe S2Q1a
to Storage item 2A – Most recent admission date and S2Q12a_ar to Storage item 2D –
Current arrest date. Skip to COMP_INSTR-5A.
Screen example
I would like to verify a few items.
(CORRECT AS NECESSARY or "ENTER" TO CONTINUE)
Admission date
Arrest date

Month: _____ Year: ____ fill from S2Q1a
Month: _____ Year: ____ fill from S2Q12a_ar

ASK IF S2Q1f=13 AND S2Q1d2=9:
To Serve a Sentence for Another Authority
S2Q13a. For what offenses are you to serve a sentence somewhere else? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
(0) NONE/NO OFFENSE
(95) SPECIFY OFFENSES
BLIND D OR R
INTERVIEWER: ENTER ONE OFFENSE PER LINE USING AUTOCOMPLETE
PROGRAMMER: IF S2Q13A=95, IMPLEMENT AUTOCOMPLETE FUNCTION LINKING RESPONSES
TO LIST OF ALL POSSIBLE OFFENSES. IF LINKED TO “OTHER/UNKNOWN OFFENSE” THEN
CAPTURE VERBATIM RESPONSE ON SEPARATE SCREEN AND STORE VERBATIM IN SI_2C_VER. IF
VERBATIM IS D OR R THEN STORE “THE OTHER OFFENSE YOU WERE NOT ABLE TO SPECIFY” IN
SI_2C_VER.
S2Q13a_1. ___________________________
S2Q13a_2. ___________________________
S2Q13a_3. ___________________________
S2Q13a_4. ___________________________
S2Q13a_5. ___________________________

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(1) Mark “01” (Convicted, sentenced) in Storage item 2B-Detention Status.
(2) If “0” or “D” or “R” is marked, skip to S2Q13a_ar.
(3) Transcribe offenses to Storage item 2C-Current arrest offenses, Storage item 2F-New
sentenced offenses, highest ranked to Storage item 2O-Controlling offenses.
ASK IF S2Q1f=13 AND S2Q1d2=9:
S2Q13a_ar. In what month and year were you arrested for (INSERT OFFENSES FROM S2Q13A), OR IF NO
OFFENSES (INSERT “OFFENSES FOR WHICH YOU ARE TO SERVE A SENTENCE SOMEWHERE
ELSE”)?
ENTER MONTH:

____ (MM) (Range 1-12, D)

ENTER YEAR:

____ (YYYY) (Range 2000-CURRENT YEAR, D)

INTERVIEWER: IF MORE THAN ONE DATE GIVEN, TAKE THE EARLIEST DATE
(1) ONLY IF SI_2A CONTAINS A DATE: Verify that the arrest date in S2Q13a_ar is on or before
the admission date in Storage item 2A-Current admission date. If not, ask S2Q13av_ar.
(2) Else transcribe arrest date to Storage item 2D -Current arrest date and Skip to
COMP_INSTR-2J.
ASK IF SI_2A CONTAINS A DATE AND S2Q13a_ar IS AFTER STORAGE ITEM 2A:
S2Q13av_ar. The arrest date you just gave me (INSERT ARREST DATE FROM S2Q13a_ar) is after your
admission date of (INSERT ADMISSION DATE FROM STORAGE ITEM 2A). Is this correct?
ENTER ONE
(1) YES - transcribe date in (S2Q13a_ar) to Storage item 2D-Current arrest date and go to
COMP_INSTR-2J.
(2) NO - Make corrections – Display items S2Q1a and S2Q10a_ar on screen. Allow interviewer
to make so changes. After interviewer has made corrections, transcribe S2Q1a to Storage
item 2A – Most recent admission date and S2Q13a_ar to Storage item 2D – Current arrest
date. Go to COMP_INSTR-2J.
COMP_INSTR_2J.
(1) If Storage item 2B-Detention status=01 (Convicted, sentenced) and offenses are listed in
Storage item 2F-New Sentenced offenses, skip to S3Q1a (pretrial).
(2) Else Mark “06” (No offense) in Storage item 2B-Detention Status and Skip to
COMP_INSTR-5A.
Screen example
I would like to verify a few items.
(CORRECT AS NECESSARY or "ENTER" TO CONTINUE)
Admission date
Arrest date

Month: _____ Year: ____ fill from S2Q1a
Month: _____ Year: ____ fill from S2Q13a_ar
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ASK IF S2Q1f=13 AND S2Q1d2=1:
To Await Arraignment
S2Q14a. For what offenses are you awaiting arraignment? Any others? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
(0) NONE/NO OFFENSE
(95) SPECIFY OFFENSES
BLIND D OR R
INTERVIEWER: ENTER ONE OFFENSE PER LINE USING AUTOCOMPLETE
PROGRAMMER: IF S2Q14A=95, IMPLEMENT AUTOCOMPLETE FUNCTION LINKING RESPONSES
TO LIST OF ALL POSSIBLE OFFENSES. IF LINKED TO “OTHER/UNKNOWN OFFENSE” THEN
CAPTURE VERBATIM RESPONSE ON SEPARATE SCREEN AND STORE VERBATIM IN SI_2C_VER. IF
VERBATIM IS D OR R THEN STORE “THE OTHER OFFENSE YOU WERE NOT ABLE TO SPECIFY” IN
SI_2C_VER.
S2Q14a_1. ___________________________
S2Q14a_2. ___________________________
S2Q14a_3. ___________________________
S2Q14a_4. ___________________________
S2Q14a_5. ___________________________
(1) Mark “06” (No offense) in Storage item 2B – Detention status.
(2) If “D” or “R” is marked, skip to S2A14a_ar.
(3) Else transcribe offenses to Storage item 2C – Current arrest offenses and continue with
S2Q14a_ar.
ASK IF S2Q1f=13 AND S2Q1d2=1:
S2Q14a_ar. In what month and year were you arrested for ((INSERT OFFENSES FROM S2Q14a), OR IF NO
OFFENSES (INSERT “OFFENSES FOR WHICH YOU ARE AWAITING ARRAIGNMENT”))?
ENTER MONTH:

____ (MM) (Range 1-12, D)

ENTER YEAR:

____ (YYYY) (Range 2000-CURRENT YEAR, D)

INTERVIEWER: IF MORE THAN ONE DATE GIVEN, TAKE THE EARLIEST DATE
(1) ONLY IF SI_2A CONTAINS A DATE: Verify that the arrest date in S2Q14a_ar is on or before
the admission date in Storage item 2A – Most recent admission date. If not, ask S2Q14av_ar.
(2) Else transcribe arrest date to Storage item 2D – Current arrest date and skip to
COMP_INSTR-5A.

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ASK IF SI_2A CONTAINS A DATE AND S2Q14a_ar IS AFTER STORAGE ITEM 2A:
S2Q14av_ar. The arrest date you just gave me (INSERT ARREST DATE FROM S2Q14a_ar) is after your
admission date of (INSERT ADMISSION DATE FROM STORAGE ITEM 2A). Is this correct?
ENTER ONE
(1) YES - transcribe date in (S2Q14a_ar) to Storage item 2D-Current arrest date and Skip to
COMP_INSTR-5A.
(2) NO - Make corrections – Display items S2Q1a and S2Q14a_ar on screen. Allow
interviewer to make changes. After interviewer has made corrections, transcribe S2Q1a
to Storage item 2A-Current admission date and S2Q14a_ar to Storage item 2D-Current
arrest date.
Screen example
I would like to verify a few items.
(CORRECT AS NECESSARY or "ENTER" TO CONTINUE)
Admission date

Month: _____ Year: ____ fill from S2Q1a

Arrest date

Month: _____ Year: ____ fill from S2Q14a_ar

COMP_INSTR_2K.
(1) If Storage item 2B-Detention status=02 (Convicted, awaiting sentencing) and offenses are
listed in Storage item 2C-Current arrest offense offenses, skip to S3Q1a (pretrial).
(2) Else Mark “06” (No offense) in Storage item 2B-Detention Status, and Skip to
COMP_INSTR_5A.
ASK IF S2Q1f=13 AND S2Q1d2=95:
Another reason, specify
S2Q16a. For what offenses were you arrested or charged with when you were brought in for (INSERT
S2Q1d2_OTH)? Any others? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
(0) NONE/NO OFFENSE
(95) SPECIFY OFFENSES
BLIND D OR R
INTERVIEWER: ENTER ONE OFFENSE PER LINE USING AUTOCOMPLETE
PROGRAMMER: IF S2Q16A=95, IMPLEMENT AUTOCOMPLETE FUNCTION LINKING RESPONSES
TO LIST OF ALL POSSIBLE OFFENSES. IF LINKED TO “OTHER/UNKNOWN OFFENSE” THEN
CAPTURE VERBATIM RESPONSE ON SEPARATE SCREEN AND STORE VERBATIM IN SI_2C_VER. IF
VERBATIM IS D OR R THEN STORE “THE OTHER OFFENSE YOU WERE NOT ABLE TO SPECIFY” IN
SI_2C_VER.

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S2Q16a_1. ___________________________
S2Q16a_2. ___________________________
S2Q16a_3. ___________________________
S2Q16a_4. ___________________________
S2Q16a_5. ___________________________
(1) Mark “06” (No offense) in Storage item 2B-Detention status.
(2) If “D” or “R” is marked, skip to S2Q16a_ar.
(3) Else transcribe offenses to Storage item 2C-Current arrest offenses and continue with
S2Q16a_ar.
ASK IF S2Q1f=13 AND S2Q1d2=95:
S2Q16a_ar. In what month and year were you arrested for (INSERT OFFENSES FROM S2Q16a, OR IF NO
OFFENSES “OFFENSES FOR WHICH YOU BROUGHT IN FOR (INSERT S2Q1d2_OTH)”)?
ENTER MONTH:

____ (MM) (Range 1-12, D)

ENTER YEAR:

____ (YYYY) (Range 2000-CURRENT YEAR, D)

INTERVIEWER: IF MORE THAN ONE DATE GIVEN, TAKE THE EARLIEST DATE
(1) ONLY IF SI_2A CONTAINS A DATE: Verify that the arrest date in S2Q16a_ar is on or before
the admission date in Storage item 2A-Current admission date. If not, ask S2Q16av_ar.
(2) Else transcribe arrest date to Storage item 2D-Current arrest date and skip to
COMP_INSTR-5A.
ASK IF SI_2A CONTAINS A DATE AND S2Q16a_ar IS AFTER STORAGE ITEM 2A:
S2Q16av_ar. The arrest date you just gave me (INSERT ARREST DATE FROM S2Q16a_ar) is after your
admission date of (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2A – MOST RECENT ADMISSION DATE). Is this
correct? ENTER ONE
(1) YES - transcribe date in (S2Q16a_ar) to Storage item 2D-Current arrest date and skip to
COMP_INSTR-5A.
(2) NO - Make corrections – Display items S2Q1a and S2Q16a_ar on screen. Allow interviewer
to make changes. After interviewer has made corrections, transcribe S2Q1a to Storage item
2A – Most recent admission date and S2Q16a_ar to Storage item 2D – Current arrest date.
Skip to COMP_INSTR-5A.
Screen example
I would like to verify a few items.
(CORRECT AS NECESSARY or "ENTER" TO CONTINUE)
Admission date

Month: _____ Year: ____ fill from S2Q1a

Arrest date

Month: _____ Year: ____ fill from S2Q16a_ar

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Section 3 – Pretrial Release and Trial
PROGRAMMER: IN SECTION 3, WHENEVER A QUESTION IS FILLED WITH STORAGE ITEM 2C, IF 2C IS
BLANK, FILL WITH “THE CURRENT ARREST OFFENSES” INSTEAD. WHENEVER A QUESTION IS FILLED WITH
STORAGE ITEM 2D, IF 2D IS BLANK, FILL WITH “THE MOST RECENT ARREST” INSTEAD.
ASK IF STORAGE ITEM 2B – DETENTION STATUS = 01, 02, 03, or 04:
S3Q1a. When you were arrested or charged with (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2C – CURRENT ARREST
OFFENSES), were you charged with a misdemeanor or a felony or both? ENTER ONE
(1)

Misdemeanor

(2)

Felony

(3)

Both misdemeanor and felony

(0)

Neither, terms not used in this jurisdiction

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF STORAGE ITEM 2B – DETENTION STATUS = 01, 02, 03, or 04:
S3Q1b. In your trial for (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2C – CURRENT ARREST OFFENSES) did you enter an
Alford plea, a no contest plea, a guilty plea, or did you plead not guilty? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
(1)

ALFORD PLEA

(2)

NO CONTEST PLEA

(3)

GUILTY PLEA

(4)

NOT GUILTY PLEA

(5)

OTHER - Specify ___________________ (S3Q1b_OTH)

(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

(h)

Help - DISPLAY HELP SCREEN h_PLEA

BLIND D OR R
If S3Q1b=1, 2, 3, 5, d, r, ask S3Q1c. Else if only S3Q1b=4, go to S3Q1e.
h_PLEA.
Alford plea - A guilty plea to a charge by the defendant, despite his/her claim of innocence,
because the evidence of guilt is overwhelming. Usually the plea is to a charge less than the
original charge. The defendant agrees to plead guilty because he realizes that there is little
chance to win acquittal on the original charge because of the strong evidence of his guilt.
No contest plea - A defendant's formal answer in court to the charge(s) contained in a
complaint, information, or indictment, stating that he or she will not contest the charge(s), but
neither admits guilt nor claims innocence. Also referred to as a nolo contendere plea.

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Guilty plea - A defendant's formal answer in court to the charge(s) contained in a complaint,
information, or indictment, stating that he or she will not contest the charge(s) and admits that
he/she committed the offense(s) listed.
Not guilty plea - A defendant's formal answer in court to the charge(s) contained in a complaint,
information, or indictment, claiming that he or she did not commit the offense(s) listed.
ASK IF S3Q1b=1, 2, 3, 5, D, R:
S3Q1c. Before your trial for (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2C – CURRENT ARREST OFFENSES), did you reach an
agreement with a prosecutor to plead guilty to a lesser charge, fewer counts, or less time?
ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO - Skip to S3Q2a

BLIND D OR R - Skip to S3Q2a
ASK IF S3Q1c=1:
S3Q1c1. Which of the following did you agree to plead guilty to? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
(1)

A lesser charge

(2)

Fewer counts

(3)

Less time

(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S3Q1c=1:
S3Q1d. Did you plead to a misdemeanor or a felony or both? ENTER ONE
(1)

Misdemeanor

(2)

Felony

(3)

Both misdemeanor and felony

(0)

Neither, terms not used in this jurisdiction

BLIND D OR R
All skip to S3Q2a

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ASK IF S3Q1b=4 ONLY:
S3Q1e. Were you found guilty by a judge or a jury? ENTER ONE
(1)

JUDGE

(2)

JURY

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S3Q1b=4 ONLY:
S3Q1f. Were you found guilty of a misdemeanor or a felony or both? ENTER ONE
(1)

Misdemeanor

(2)

Felony

(3)

Both misdemeanor and felony

(0)

Neither, terms not used in this jurisdiction

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF STORAGE ITEM 2B – DETENTION STATUS = 01, 02, 03, or 04:
S3Q2a. Did you have a lawyer or public defender for (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2C – CURRENT ARREST
OFFENSES) charge(s)? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES – Skip to S3Q2b

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S3Q2a=2, D, R:
S3Q2a1. Did you defend yourself? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
All skip to S3Q3a
ASK IF S3Q2a=1:
S3Q2b. KEEP PREVIOUS QUESTION (S3Q2a) ON SCREEN. Did you hire your own lawyer or was one
assigned by the court? ENTER ONE
(1)

Hired own lawyer

(2)

Assigned by the court

(3)

Both hired and assigned

BLIND D OR R
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COMPLETE IF STORAGE ITEM 2B – DETENTION STATUS = 01, 02, 03, or 04:
FILL_3B.
If S3Q1b=1 insert “before your Alford plea”
If S3Q1b=2 Insert “before your no contest plea”
If S3Q1b=3 insert “before you pled guilty”
If S3Q1b=4 insert “before your trial began”
If S3Q1b=5 or BLIND D OR R insert "before your trial began"
If S3Q1b=MULTIPLE RESPONSES insert “before your plea and/or trial began”
ASK IF STORAGE ITEM 2B – DETENTION STATUS = 01, 02, 03, or 04:
S3Q2c. How many times did you talk to a lawyer about the charges (INSERT FILL_3B)?
____ NUMBER OF TIMES (Range 0-50)
PROGRAMMER: IF S3Q2c= (0) NONE - Skip to S3Q3a
BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S3Q2c>0, D, R:
S3Q2d1. When did you FIRST talk to a lawyer about the (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2C – CURRENT ARREST
OFFENSES UNLESS NOT PROVIDED IN WHICH CASE USE “offenses”) on (INSERT STORAGE ITEM
2D – CURRENT ARREST DATE UNLESS NOT PROVIDED IN WHICH CASE USE “your most recent
arrest date”) -- within 24 hours of your arrest, within a week of your arrest, or more than a week
AFTER your arrest? ENTER ONE
(1)

WITHIN 24 HOURS OF YOUR ARREST - Skip to S3Q3a

(2)

WITHIN A WEEK OF YOUR ARREST - Skip to S3Q3a

(3)

MORE THAN A WEEK AFTER YOUR ARREST - Ask S3Q2d2 and keep S3Q2d1 on screen

BLIND D OR R - Skip to S3Q3a

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ASK IF S3Q2d1=3:
S3Q2d2. (PROGRAMMER: KEEP S3Q2D1 ON SCREEN) When you first talked to your lawyer, was it more
than a week before your trial, less than a week, about a week, or at your trial? ENTER ONE
(1)

MORE THAN A WEEK BEFORE TRIAL

(2)

LESS THAN A WEEK

(3)

ABOUT A WEEK

(4)

AT TRIAL

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF STORAGE ITEM 2B – DETENTION STATUS = 01, 02, 03, or 04:
S3Q3a. At any time after your arrest for the (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2C – CURRENT ARREST OFFENSES)
charge(s) was bail or bond set? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES - Skip to S3Q3c

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R - Skip to S3Q3g
ASK IF S3Q3a=2:
S3Q3b. Why was bail or bond not set? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
(1)

Released on own recognizance - Skip to S3Q3e1

(2)

Transferred to the custody of another authority – Skip to S3Q3g

(3)

Non-bail/bond offense - Skip to COMP_INSTR_4A

(4)

Parole/probation revocation or pending revocation - Skip to COMP_INSTR_4A

(5)

Other offense pending - Skip to COMP_INSTR_4A

(95)

Other - Specify___________________S3Q3b_OTH - Skip to COMP_INSTR_4A

(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

BLIND D OR R - Skip to COMP_INSTR_4A
ASK IF S3Q3a=1:
S3Q3c. Were you released on bail or bond? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES - Skip to S3Q3e

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R – Skip to S3Q3e

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ASK IF S3Q3c=2:
S3Q3d. Why were you not released on bail or bond? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
(1)

Could not afford - Skip to COMP_INSTR_4A

(2)

Did not want to be released - Skip to COMP_INSTR_4A

(3)

Bondsman not found - Skip to COMP_INSTR_4A

(4)

Sentenced, ineligible for bail - Skip to COMP_INSTR_4A

(5)

On parole/probation - Skip to S3Q3g

(6)

Bail/bond revoked - Skip to COMP_INSTR_4A

(7)

Released some other way - Skip to S3Q3g

(8)

Held for other court or jurisdiction - Skip to COMP_INSTR_4A

(95)

Other - Specify____________S3Q3d_OTH - Skip to COMP_INSTR_4A

(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

BLIND D OR R - Skip to Comp_Instr_4A
ASK IF S3Q3c=1, D or R:
S3Q3e. While you were out on bail or bond release were you… ENTER ALL THAT APPLY (SHOW CARD)
(1)

Required to report to a probation/parole/pretrial officer,

(2)

Placed on electronic monitoring/house arrest,

(3)

Required to stay in the country or state,

(4)

Required to stay away from a specific area (e.g., schools),

(5)

Required to submit to drug testing,

(6)

Required to participate in any special education, counseling, or treatment program,

(7)

Required to maintain employment,

(8)

Required to surrender your vehicle,

(9)

Required to perform community service,

(10)

Required to stay away from the victim, or

(95)

Required to do anything else? - Specify__________ (S3Q3e_OTH)

(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

(0)

NONE

BLIND D OR R

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ASK IF S3Q3b=1:
S3Q3e1. While you were out on your own recognizance were you … ENTER ALL THAT APPLY (SHOW
CARD)
(1)

Required to report to a probation/parole/pretrial officer,

(2)

Placed on electronic monitoring/house arrest,

(3)

Required to stay in the country or state,

(4)

Required to stay away from a specific area (e.g., schools),

(5)

Required to submit to drug testing,

(6)

Required to participate in any special education, counseling, or treatment program,

(7)

Required to maintain employment,

(8)

Required to surrender your vehicle,

(9)

Required to perform community service,

(10)

Required to stay away from the victim, or

(95)

Required to do anything else? - Specify__________ (S3Q3e1_OTH)

(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

(0)

NONE

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S3Q3c=1 OR S3Q3b=1:
S3Q3f. How long were you out on (IF S3Q3c=1: INSERT “BAIL/BOND” OR IF S3Q3b=1: INSERT “ROR”)?
ENTER DAYS:

____ (Range 0-600, D)

ENTER WEEKS:

____ (Range 0-104, D)

ENTER MONTHS:

____ (Range 0-24, D)

ENTER YEARS:

____ (Range 0-10, D)

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S3Q3a=D,R OR S3Q3b=1,2 OR S3Q3c=1 OR S3Q3d=5,7:
S3Q3g. Did you fail to appear for any scheduled court appearance? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO - Skip to COMP_INSTR_4A

BLIND D OR R - Skip to COMP_INSTR_4A

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Section 3 – Pretrial Release and Trial, Page 73

ASK IF S3Q3g=1:
S3Q3g2. Why did you fail to appear for a scheduled court appearance? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
(1)

Chose not to appear

(2)

Forgot to appear

(3)

Could not find transportation to court

(4)

Interfered with work or school

(5)

Interfered with family obligation

(6)

Medical reason

(95)

Other – Specify __________________________ (S3Q3g2_OTH)

(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

BLIND D OR R

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Section 4 – Current Sentence
COMPLETE IF STORAGE ITEM 2B=01 THROUGH 05:
COMP_INSTR_4A.
(1) If Storage item 2B=02, 04, 05, transcribe offense in Storage item 2O - Controlling Offense to
Storage item 4C – Final Controlling Offense and Skip to COMP_INSTR_5A (Incident
characteristics).
(2) If Storage item 2B – Detention Status=01 AND (STORAGE ITEM 2F or 2M IS FILLED) ask
S4Q1a. If Storage item 2B-Detention Status=03 ask S4Q9.
(4) If a date item is BLANK, and is referred to for a fill, use “your arrest date.”
ASK IF STORAGE ITEM 2B=01 AND (STORAGE ITEM 2F or 2M IS FILLED):
SECTION A: CURRENT SENTENCED OFFENSES: DETENTION STATUS=01
The following questions are about your current sentence to jail, prison, or another correctional facility
Sentenced to Incarceration
S4Q1a. Have you been sentenced to serve time in jail, prison, or another correctional facility for the
(INSERT OFFENSES FROM STORAGE ITEM 2F – NEW SENTENCED OFFENSES OR STORAGE ITEM
2M – NEW SENTENCED TECHNICAL VIOLATIONS AND PROVIDE A SPACE FOR EACH TO BE
CHECKED) for which you were arrested on (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2P – CONTROLLING ARREST
DDATE)?
INTERVIEWER: SELECT ALL OFFENSES THAT HAVE BEEN SENTENCED
(1) YES

(2) NO

Offense

S4Q1a_1.

___

___________________________

S4Q1a_2.

___

___________________________

S4Q1a_3.

___

___________________________

S4Q1a_4.

___

___________________________

S4Q1a_5.

___

___________________________

BLIND D OR R

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COMP_INSTR_4B.
See number of Storage item 2F-New sentenced offenses checked sentenced to jail, prison, or
another correctional facility in S4Q1a.
(1) If more than one offense is checked sentenced to jail, prison, or another correctional facility Skip to S4Q2a
(2) If only ONE offense is checked sentenced to jail, prison, or another correctional facility - store
offense in Storage item 4C-Final Controlling offenses and continue with S4Q1b.
(3) If offenses are listed but not checked sentenced to jail, prison, or another correctional
facility– Skip to S4Q3a (Probation sentences).
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4B=2:
Single Sentenced Offense
S4Q1b. How long is your sentence to jail, prison or another correctional facility for the (INSERT OFFENSE
FROM STORAGE ITEM 4C-FINAL CONTROLLING OFFENSE)? Include any time suspended by a
judge or court.
(1)

LIFE

(2)

LIFE PLUS ADDITIONAL YEARS

(3)

LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE

(4)

DEATH

(5)

INTERMITTENT (WEEKENDS/NIGHTS)

(95)

ENTER NUMERIC SENTENCE

BLIND D OR R
PROGRAMMER: IF S4Q1B=95 THEN SHOW SCREEN WITH NUMERIC FIELDS FOR SENTENCE AS
FOLLOWS.
INTERVIEWER: IF INMATE GIVES ONE NUMBER, ENTER IT UNDER MAXIMUM OR FLAT.
Minimum

Maximum or flat

ENTER YEARS:

____ (Range 0-50, D)

____ (Range 0-99, D)

ENTER MONTHS:

____ (Range 0-36, D)

____ (Range 0-99, D)

ENTER DAYS:

____ (Range 0-90, D)

____ (Range 0-90, D)

All skip to S4Q2b

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ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4B=1:
Multiple Sentenced Offenses
S4Q2a. What is the total maximum sentence length for all the consecutive sentences you are serving for
(INSERT OFFENSES FROM S4Q1a)? Include any time suspended by a judge or court.
(1)

LIFE

(2)

LIFE PLUS ADDITIONAL YEARS

(3)

LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE

(4)

DEATH

(5)

INTERMITTENT (WEEKENDS/NIGHTS)

(95)

ENTER NUMERIC SENTENCE

BLIND D OR R
PROGRAMMER: IF S4Q2A=95 THEN SHOW SCREEN WITH NUMERIC FIELDS FOR SENTENCE AS
FOLLOWS.
ENTER YEARS:

____ (Range 0-100, D)

ENTER MONTHS:

____ (Range 0-50, D)

ENTER DAYS:

____ (Range 0-90, D)

ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4B=1:
S4Q2a1. Of the (INSERT OFFENSES FROM S4Q1a THAT ARE CHECKED FOR HAVING BEEN SENTENCED) for
which offense did you receive the longest sentence to jail, prison, or another correctional
facility?
(1) _____ SELECT OFFENSE THAT RECEIVED THE LONGEST SENTENCE (Range 1-5)
(0) _____ ALL HAVE THE SAME LENGTH
(6) _____ ONLY ONE SENTENCE RECEIVED
BLIND D OR R
If (1) is selected, Store the ONE offense selected from 1 -5 in S4Q1a in Storage item 4C – Final
Controlling Offense.
If (0 or 6) or BLIND D OR R is selected, store the highest ranked of offenses checked sentenced to
jail, prison or another facility from S4Q1a in Storage item 4C – Final Controlling Offense.

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ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4B=1:
S4Q2a2. How long is the sentence for the (INSERT OFFENSE FROM STORAGE ITEM 4C-FINAL
CONTROLLING OFFENSE)? Include any time suspended by a judge or court.
(1)

LIFE

(2)

LIFE PLUS ADDITIONAL YEARS

(3)

LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE

(4)

DEATH

(5)

INTERMITTENT (WEEKENDS/NIGHTS)

(95)

ENTER NUMERIC SENTENCE

BLIND D OR R
PROGRAMMER: IF S4Q2A2=95 THEN SHOW SCREEN WITH NUMERIC FIELD FOR SENTENCE AS
FOLLOWS.
INTERVIEWER: IF INMATE GIVES ONE NUMBER, ENTER IT UNDER MAXIMUM OR FLAT.
Minimum

Maximum or flat

ENTER YEARS:

____ (Range 0-50, D)

_____ (Range 0-99, D)

ENTER MONTHS:

____ (Range 0-36, D)

_____ (Range 0-99, D)

ENTER DAYS:

____ (Range 0-90, D)

_____ (Range 0-90, D)

ASK COMP_INSTR_4B=1 or 2:
S4Q2b. Did you receive an increase in (INSERT “YOUR SENTENCE” IF ONLY ONE OFFENSE IS CHECKED
SENTENCE TO JAIL, PRISON OR ANOTHER CORRECTIONAL FACILITY IN STORAGE ITEM 2F – NEW
SENTENCED OFFENSES; OR INSERT “ANY OF YOUR SENTENCES” IF MORE THAN ONE OFFENSES IS
CHECKED) because of… ENTER ONE FOR EACH
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

S4Q2b_1.

___

A firearms violation?

S4Q2b_2.

___

A second or third strike?

S4Q2b_3.

___

The type of drug offense?

S4Q2b_4.

___

A hate crime?

S4Q2b_5.

___

Gang involvement?

S4Q2b_6.

___

Past DWI/DUI offenses?

S4Q2b_95.

___

Other? Specify________ (S4Q2b_OTH)

BLIND D OR R

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ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4B=1 or 2:
S4Q2c. When you were sentenced, was any part of your total sentence suspended by a judge or court?
ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO - Skip to S4Q2e

BLIND D OR R - Skip to S4Q2e
ASK IF S4Q2c=1:
S4Q2d. By how much was your sentence suspended?
ENTER YEARS:

____ (Range 0-60, D)

ENTER MONTHS: ____ (Range 0-30, D)
ENTER DAYS:

____ (Range 0-200, D)

-or(1)

ALL OF IT

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4B=1 or 2:
S4Q2e. Are you sentenced to jail, prison or another correctional facility as a juvenile, youthful offender
or an adult? ENTER ONE FOR EACH
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

S4Q2e_1. ___ Juvenile?
S4Q2e_2. ___ Youthful offender?
S4Q2e_3. ___ Adult?
BLIND D OR R
(h) Help - DISPLAY HELP SCREEN h_YOUTH
h_YOUTH.
Youthful offender - A category, established by statute in some states, which has an age limit
above that for juveniles, whereby the person is not sentenced as an adult, and for which special
correctional commitments and special record sealing procedures are made available.
Juvenile - A youth, within the age established by Statute, who has been sentenced in a juvenile
court. Age limitations of "juveniles" vary among the states from 16 to 21 years of age, with the
most common upper limit being 18 years.

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ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4B=1 or 2:
S4Q2f. In what month and year were you sentenced?
ENTER MONTH:

____ (MM) (Range 1-12, D)

ENTER YEAR:

____ (YYYY) (Range 2000-CURRENT YEAR, D)

BLIND D OR R - Ask S4Q2g
Else Skip to S4Q3a
ASK IF S4Q2f=D, R:
S4Q2g. How old were you when you were sentenced?
____ YEARS OF AGE (Range 0-90)
Blind D or R
PROGRAMMER: IF NUMBER IS LESS THAN 8 OR GREATER THAN 65, DISPLAY “VERIFY ENTRY”
ASK IF STORAGE ITEM 2B=01 AND (STORAGE ITEM 2F or 2M IS FILLED):
Sentenced to Probation
S4Q3a. Have you been sentenced to any probation for the (INSERT OFFENSES FROM STORAGE ITEM 2FNEW SENTENCED OFFENSES OR STORAGE ITEM 2M – NEW SENTENCED TECHNICAL VIOLATIONS
AND PROVIDE A PLACE FOR EACH TO BE CHECKED IN STORAGE ITEM 4A-PROBATION SENTENCE
FOR NEW OFFENSES)?
INTERVIEWER: SELECT ALL OFFENSES THAT HAVE BEEN SENTENCED
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

S4Q3a_1.

___

___________________________

S4Q3a_2.

___

___________________________

S4Q3a_3.

___

___________________________

S4Q3a_4.

___

___________________________

S4Q3a_5.

___

___________________________

BLIND D OR R
COMP_INSTR_4D.
See Storage item 4A-Probation sentences for new offenses
(1) If only ONE offense is checked yes sentenced to probation, continue with S4Q3b
(2) If more than one offense is checked yes sentenced to probation, Skip to S4Q3c
(3) If no offense is checked yes sentenced to probation, and at least one offense is checked yes
sentenced to jail/prison in S4Q1a, skip to S4Q4d
(4) If no offense is checked yes to sentenced probation and no offense is checked yes sentenced
to jail/prison in S4Q1a, skip to COMP_INSTR_4F
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ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4D=1:
Single probation offense
S4Q3b. How long is your sentence to probation for the (INSERT OFFENSE CHECKED FROM STORAGE
ITEM 4A-PROBATION SENTENCE FOR NEW OFFENSES)?
ENTER YEARS:

____ (Range 0-10, D)

ENTER MONTHS:

____ (Range 0-36, D)

ENTER DAYS:

____ (Range 0-200, D)

BLIND D OR R
COMP_INSTR_4D1.
(1) If no offense from 2F is checked sentenced to jail, prison or another correctional facility in
S4Q1a, transcribe the 4A offense checked sentenced to probation in S4Q3a to Storage item
4C-Final Controlling offense and skip to S4Q4a.
(2) Else if 2F offenses are checked in S4Q1a, skip to S4Q4d.
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4D=2:
Multiple probation offenses
S4Q3c. What is the total maximum sentence for all of your consecutive sentences to probation for
(INSERT OFFENSE CHECKED FROM STORAGE ITEM 4A-PROBATION SENTENCE FOR NEW
OFFENSES)?
ENTER YEARS:

____ (Range 0-3, D)

ENTER MONTHS:

____ (Range 0-36, D)

ENTER DAYS:

____ (Range 0-200, D)

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4D=2:
S4Q3d. Of the (INSERT OFFENSES CHECKED FROM STORAGE ITEM 4A – PROBATION SENTENCE FOR NEW
OFFENSES) for which offense did you receive the longest sentence to probation? READ ALOUD
EACH OFFENSE
(1) _____ SELECT OFFENSE THAT RECEIVED THE LONGEST SENTENCE (Range 1-5)
(0) _____ ALL HAVE THE SAME LENGTH
(6) _____ ONLY ONE SENTENCE RECEIVED
BLIND D OR R

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COMP_INSTR_4D2.
Review responses to S4Q1a
(1) If no 2F offense is checked sentenced to jail, prison or another correctional facility in S4Q1a
and (1) is selected in S4Q3d, transcribe the ONE offense selected from 1-5 to Storage item
4C-Final Controlling offense. Ask S4Q4a.
(2) If no 2F offense is checked sentenced to jail, prison or another correctional facility in S4Q1a,
and (0, 6) or D or R is selected in S4Q3d, transcribe the highest ranked from offenses
checked sentenced to probation in Storage item 4A-probation sentence for new offenses to
Storage item 4C- Final Controlling offense. Ask S4Q4a.
(3) Else if any 2F offense is checked sentenced to jail, prison or another correctional facility in
S4Q1a, skip to S4Q4d
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4D1=1 or COMP_INSTR_4D2=1 or 2:
S4Q4a. Are you sentenced to probation as a juvenile, youthful offender or an adult? ENTER ONE FOR
EACH
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

S4Q4a_1.

___ Juvenile?

S4Q4a_2.

___ Youthful offender?

S4Q4a_3.

___ Adult?

BLIND D OR R
(h) Help - DISPLAY HELP SCREEN h_YOUTH
h_YOUTH.
Youthful offender - A category, established by statute in some states, which has an age limit
above that for juveniles, whereby the person is not sentenced as an adult, and for which special
correctional commitments and special record sealing procedures are made available.
Juvenile - A youth, within the age established by Statute, who has been sentenced in a juvenile
court. Age limitations of "juveniles" vary among the states from 16 to 21 years of age, with the
most common upper limit being 18 years.
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4D1=1 or COMP_INSTR_4D2=1 or 2:
S4Q4b. In what month and year were you sentenced to probation?
ENTER MONTH:

____ (MM) (Range 1-12, D)

ENTER YEAR:

____ (YYYY) (Range 2000-CURRENT YEAR, D)

BLIND D OR R – ask S4Q4c

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ASK IF S4Q4B=D,R:
S4Q4c. How old were you when you were sentenced to probation?
____ YEARS OF AGE (Range 0-99)
BLIND D OR R
PROGRAMMER: IF NUMBER IS LESS THAN 8 OR GREATER THAN 65, DISPLAY “VERIFY ENTRY”
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4D1=1 or COMP_INSTR_4D2=1 or 2:
S4Q4c1. Did you receive an increase in (INSERT “YOUR SENTENCE” IF ONLY ONE OFFENSE IS CHECKED
SENTENCE TO JAIL, PRISON, OR ANOTHER CORRECTIONAL FACILITY IN STORAGE ITEM 2F-NEW
SENTENCED OFFENSES; OR INSERT “ANY OF YOUR SENTENCES” IF MORE THAN ONE OFFENSES IS
CHECKED) because of… ENTER ONE FOR EACH
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

S4Q4c1_1.

___

A firearms violation?

S4Q4c1_2.

___

A second or third strike?

S4Q4c1_3.

___

The type of drug offense?

S4Q4c1_4.

___

A hate crime?

S4Q4c1_5.

___

Gang involvement?

S4Q4c1_6.

___

Past DWI/DUI offenses?

S4Q4c1_7.

___

Other? Specify_________ (S4Q4c1_OTH)

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4D1=1 or COMP_INSTR_4D2=1 or 2:
S4Q4c2. When you were sentenced to probation, was any part of your total sentence suspended by a
judge or court? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO – Skip to S4Q4d

BLIND D OR R – Skip to S4Q4d

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ASK IF S4Q4C2=1:
S4Q4c3. By how much was your sentence suspended?
ENTER YEARS:

____ (Range 0-60, D)

ENTER MONTHS:

____ (Range 0-30, D)

ENTER DAYS:

____ (Range 0-200, D)

-OR(1) ALL OF IT
BLIND D OR R
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4B=1 or 2 OR COMP_INSTR_4D=1 or 2:
S4Q4d. Does your sentence to incarceration or probation include… ENTER ONE FOR EACH
S4Q4d_1. Court costs or penalty assessment fees?
S4Q4d_2. Any fines?
S4Q4d_3. Financial restitution to the victim if there was one?
S4Q4d_95. Some other type of fee or payment? If S4Q4d_95=1, ask
S4Q4d_OTH
S4Q4d_OTH. [IF S4Q4d_95=1] Specify ______________________

Yes
1
1
1
1

No
2
2
2
2

BLIND D OR R
(h) Help - DISPLAY HELP SCREEN h_SENTENCED
h_ SENTENCED.
A judge or jury has imposed penalties upon a person convicted of a crime. Penalties may include
imprisonment or payment of fines, or any of a number of alternatives to incarceration such as
probation, restitution, or supervised community release.
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4B=1 or 2 OR COMP_INSTR_4D=1 or 2:
S4Q4e. Does your sentence to incarceration or probation include – ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
S4Q4e_1. Community Service?
S4Q4e_2. Mandatory drug testing?
S4Q4e_3. Drug or alcohol treatment program?
S4Q4e_4. Register as a sex offender?
S4Q4e_5. Sex offenders treatment program?
S4Q4e_6. Psychiatric or psychological counseling or treatment?
S4Q4e_95. Any other special conditions or restrictions? If S4Q4e_95=1,
ask S4Q4e_OTH
S4Q4e_OTH. [IF S4Q4e_95=1] Specify ____________________

Yes
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

No
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

BLIND D OR R
(h) Help - DISPLAY HELP SCREEN h_SENTENCED
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h_ SENTENCED.
A judge or jury has imposed penalties upon a person convicted of a crime. Penalties may include
imprisonment or payment of fines, or any of a number of alternatives to incarceration such as
probation, restitution, or supervised community release.
COMP_INSTR_4E.
(1) Check S4Q1a.
(2) Is “yes” checked for any offense? If yes, ask S4Q5a.
(3) Else, skip to COMP_INSTR_4F.
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4B=1 or 2:
S4Q5a. How much time in jail, prison, or another correctional facility have you already served on your
sentence? Include all time served in jail, prison, or another facility that counts toward your
sentence.
(0) Never admitted
(95) ENTER NUMERIC SENTENCE
BLIND D OR R
PROGRAMMER: IF S4Q5A=95 THEN SHOW SCREEN WITH NUMERIC FIELD SENTENCE AS
FOLLOWS.
ENTER YEARS:

____ (Range 0-3, D)

ENTER MONTHS:

____ (Range 0-36, D)

ENTER DAYS:

____ (Range 0-200, D)

ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4B=1 or 2:
S4Q5b. Will you serve (IF “0” INSERT “YOUR”; ELSE INSERT “THE TIME REMAINING ON THIS”)
sentence in this jail or will you spend any of the time somewhere else? ENTER ONE
(1)

ALL IN THIS JAIL -Skip to COMP_INSTR_4F

(2)

SOME OR ALL OF THE TIME SOMEWHERE ELSE

BLIND D OR R - Skip to COMP_INSTR_4F

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ASK IF S4Q5b=2:
S4Q5c. Where else will you serve time -- a state prison, federal prison, another local jail, a private
prison, community release facility, or another kind of facility? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
(1)

STATE PRISON

(2)

FEDERAL PRISON

(3)

LOCAL JAIL

(4)

PRIVATE PRISON

(5)

COMMUNITY RELEASE FACILITY

(95)

OTHER ___________________S4Q5c_OTH

(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

BLIND D OR R
COMPLETE IF STORAGE ITEM 2B=01:
COMP_INSTR_4F.
(1) Check Storage item 2K. If offenses are listed in storage item 2K - Most recent prior sentenced
offenses, continue with S4Q6.
(2) Else, Skip to COMP_INSTR_4L.
ASK IF STORAGE ITEM 2B=01 AND HAS ANY OFFENSES LISTED IN STORAGE ITEM 2K:
Section B: MOST RECENT PRIOR SENTENCED OFFENSES
SENTENCED TO INCARCERATION
S4Q6. Were you sentenced to serve time in jail, prison, or another correctional facility for the following
offenses for which you were arrested on (INSERT DATE FROM STORAGE ITEM 2Q – PRIOR
ARREST DATE)?
PROGRAMMER: Insert offenses from Storage item 2K-Prior sentenced offenses and provide a
space for each to be checked
INTERVIEWER: SELECT ALL OFFENSES THAT HAVE BEEN SENTENCED
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

S4Q6_1.

___

___________________________

S4Q6_2.

___

___________________________

S4Q6_3.

___

___________________________

S4Q6_4.

___

___________________________

S4Q6_5.

___

___________________________

BLIND D OR R
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COMPLETE IF STORAGE ITEM 2B=01 AND HAS ANY OFFENSES LISTED IN STORAGE ITEM 2K:
COMP_INSTR_4G.
See Storage item 2K-Prior sentenced offenses
(1) If only ONE offense is checked sentenced to jail, prison or another correctional facility in
S4Q6, ask S4Q6a.
(2) If more than one offense is checked sentenced to jail, prison or another correctional facility in
S4Q6, Skip to S4Q6b.
(3) If no offense is checked sentenced to jail, prison or another correctional facility in S4Q6, skip
to S4Q7.
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4G=1:
Single Sentenced Offense
S4Q6a. How long was the sentence to jail or another correctional facility for (INSERT ONE OFFENSE
CHECKED SENTENCED TO JAIL, PRISON, OR ANOTHER CORRECTIONAL FACILITY FROM STORAGE
ITEM 2K – PRIOR SENTENCED OFFENSES)? Include any time suspended by a judge or court.
(1)

LIFE

(2)

LIFE PLUS ADDITIONAL YEARS

(3)

LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE

(4)

DEATH

(5)

INTERMITTENT (WEEKENDS/NIGHTS)

(95)

ENTER NUMERIC SENTENCE

BLIND D OR R
PROGRAMMER: IF S4Q6A=95 THEN SHOW SCREEN WITH NUMERIC FIELD FOR SENTENCE AS
FOLLOWS.
INTERVIEWER: IF INMATE GIVES ONE NUMBER, ENTER IT UNDER MAXIMUM OR FLAT.
Minimum

Maximum or flat

ENTER YEARS:

____ (Range 0-50, D)

_____ (Range 0-99, D)

ENTER MONTHS:

____ (Range 0-36, D)

_____ (Range 0-99, D)

ENTER DAYS:

____ (Range 0-90, D)

_____ (Range 0-90, D)

All go to S4Q6c.

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Section 4 – Current Sentence, Page 87

ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4G=2:
Multiple Sentenced Offenses
S4Q6b. What was the total maximum sentence length for all the consecutive sentences you were
serving for (INSERT OFFENSES CHECKED SENTENCED TO JAIL, PRISON, OR ANOTHER
CORRECTIONAL FACILITY FROM STORAGE ITEM 2K – PRIOR SENTENCED OFFENSES)? Include any
time suspended by a judge or court.
(1) LIFE
(2) LIFE PLUS ADDITIONAL YEARS
(3) LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE
(4) DEATH
(5) INTERMITTENT (WEEKENDS/NIGHTS)
(95) ENTER NUMERIC SENTENCE
BLIND D OR R
PROGRAMMER: IF S4Q6B=95 THEN SHOW SCREEN WITH NUMERIC FIELD FOR SENTENCE AS
FOLLOWS.
ENTER YEARS:

____ (Range 0-100, D)

ENTER MONTHS:

____ (Range 0-50, D)

ENTER DAYS:

____ (Range 0-90, D)

ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4G=1 or 2:
S4Q6c. Did you receive an increase in (INSERT “YOUR SENTENCE” IF ONE OFFENSE IS CHECKED IN
STORAGE ITEM 2K-PRIOR SENTENCED OFFENSES OR INSERT “ANY OF YOUR SENTENCES” IF
MORE THAN ONE OFFENSE IS CHECKED IN STORAGE ITEM 2K-PRIOR SENTENCED OFFENSES)
because of… ENTER ONE FOR EACH
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

S4Q6c1_1.

___

A firearms violation?

S4Q6c1_2.

___

A second or third strike?

S4Q6c1_3.

___

The type of drug offense?

S4Q6c1_4.

___

A hate crime?

S4Q6c1_5.

___

Gang involvement?

S4Q6c1_6.

___

Past DWI/DUI offenses?

S4Q6c1_7.

___

Other? Specify_________

BLIND D OR R
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Section 4 – Current Sentence, Page 88

ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4G=1 or 2:
S4Q6d. Was any part of your total sentence suspended by a judge or court? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO - Skip to S4Q6f

BLIND D OR R - Skip to S4Q6f
ASK IF S4Q6d=1:
S4Q6e. By how much was your sentence suspended?
(1)

ALL OF IT

(95)

ENTER NUMERIC SENTENCE

BLIND D OR R
PROGRAMMER: IF S4Q6E=95 THEN SHOW SCREEN WITH NUMERIC FIELD FOR SENTENCE AS
FOLLOWS.
ENTER YEARS:

____ (Range 0-60, D)

ENTER MONTHS:

____ (Range 0-30, D)

ENTER DAYS:

____ (Range 0-200, D)

ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4G=1 or 2:
S4Q6f. Were you sentenced as a juvenile, youthful offender or an adult? ENTER ONE FOR EACH
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

S4Q6f_1. ___

Juvenile?

S4Q6f_2. ___

Youthful offender?

S4Q6f_3. ___

Adult?

BLIND D OR R
(h) Help - DISPLAY HELP SCREEN h_YOUTH
h_YOUTH.
Youthful offender - A category, established by statute in some states, which has an age limit
above that for juveniles, whereby the person is not sentenced as an adult, and for which special
correctional commitments and special record sealing procedures are made available.
Juvenile - A youth, within the age established by Statute, who has been sentenced in a juvenile
court. Age limitations of "juveniles" vary among the states from 16 to 21 years of age, with the
most common upper limit being 18 years.

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Section 4 – Current Sentence, Page 89

ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4G=1 or 2:
S4Q6g. In what month and year were you sentenced?
ENTER MONTH:

____ (MM) (Range 1-12, D)

ENTER YEAR:

____ (YYYY) (Range 2000-CURRENT YEAR, D)

BLIND D OR R
INTERVIEWER: IF MORE THAN ONE DATE, TAKE THE FIRST DATE SENTENCED.
ASK IF S4Q6g=D,R:
S4Q6h. How old were you when you were sentenced?
____

YEARS OF AGE (Range 0-99)

BLIND D OR R
PROGRAMMER: IF NUMBER IS LESS THAN 8 OR GREATER THAN 65, DISPLAY “VERIFY ENTRY”
ASK IF STORAGE ITEM 2B=01 AND HAS ANY OFFENSES LISTED IN STORAGE ITEM 2K:
Sentenced to Probation
S4Q7. Were you sentenced to any probation for the (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2K – PRIOR SENTENCED
OFFENSES AND PROVIDE A SPACE FOR EACH TO BE CHECKED IN STORAGE ITEM 4B – PROBATION
SENTENCE FOR PRIOR OFFENSES)?
INTERVIEWER: SELECT ALL OFFENSES THAT HAVE BEEN SENTENCED
(1) YES

(2) NO

S4Q7_a.

___

___________________________

S4Q7_b.

___

___________________________

S4Q7_c.

___

___________________________

S4Q7_d.

___

___________________________

S4Q7_e.

___

___________________________

BLIND D OR R
COMPLETE IF STORAGE ITEM 2B=01 AND HAS ANY OFFENSES LISTED IN STORAGE ITEM 2K:
COMP_INSTR_4H.
See Storage item 4B – Probation Sentences for prior offenses.
(1) If only ONE 4B offense is checked in S4Q7, continue with S4Q7a.
(2) If more than one 4B offense is checked in S4Q7, skip to S4Q7b.
(3) If no 4B offense is checked in S4Q7, skip to COMP_INSTR_4L.

Survey of Inmates in Local Jail, 2024
Section 4 – Current Sentence, Page 90

ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4H=1:
S4Q7a. How long was your sentence to probation for the (INSERT OFFENSES CHECKED FROM STORAGE
ITEM 4B – PROBATION SENTENCES FOR PRIOR OFFENSES)?
ENTER YEARS:

____ (Range 0-3, D)

ENTER MONTHS:

____ (Range 0-36, D)

ENTER DAYS:

____ (Range 0-200, D)

BLIND D OR R
All skip to COMP_INSTR_4H1.
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4H=2:
S4Q7b. What was the total maximum sentence for all of your consecutive sentences to probation for
(INSERT OFFENSES CHECKED FROM STORAGE ITEM 4B – PROBATION SENTENCES FOR PRIOR
OFFENSES)?
ENTER YEARS:

____ (Range 0-3, D)

ENTER MONTHS:

____ (Range 0-36, D)

ENTER DAYS:

____ (Range 0-200, D)

BLIND D OR R
COMPLETE IF ANY OFFENSES LISTED IN STORAGE ITEM 2K:
COMP_INST_4H1.
Check S4Q6. Is “yes” checked for any offense?
(1) YES, ask S4Q8a.
(2) NO, Skip to COMP_INSTR_4L

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Section 4 – Current Sentence, Page 91

ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4H1=1 or COMP_INSTR_4G=1 or 2:
S4Q8a. How much time in jail, prison or another correctional facility have you already served on your
sentence for (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2K – PRIOR SENTENCED OFFENSES)? Include all time served
in jail, prison, or another correctional facility that counts toward your sentence.
(0) NONE OF IT
(1) ALL OF IT
(95) ENTER NUMERIC SENTENCE
BLIND D OR R
PROGRAMMER: IF S4Q2A2=95 THEN SHOW SCREEN WITH NUMERIC FIELD FOR SENTENCE AS
FOLLOWS.
ENTER YEARS:

____ (Range 0-3, D)

ENTER MONTHS:

____ (Range 0-36, D)

ENTER WEEKS:

____ (Range 0-30, D)

ENTER DAYS:

____ (Range 0-200, D)

All Skip to COMP_INSTR_4L
ASK IF STORAGE ITEM 2B=03 AND HAS ANY OFFENSES LISTED IN STORAGE ITEM 2K::
SECTION C: CURRENT SENTENCED OFFENSES: DETENTION STATUS=03
Sentence to Incarceration
S4Q9. Were you sentenced to jail, prison, or another correctional facility for the following offenses for
which you were arrested on (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2Q – PRIOR ARREST DATE)?
PROGRAMMER: INSERT OFFENSES FROM STORAGE ITEM 2K – PRIOR SENTENCED OFFENSES
AND PROVIDE A SPACE FOR EACH TO BE CHECKED.
INTERVIEWER: SELECT ALL OFFENSES THAT HAVE BEEN SENTENCED
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

S4Q9_a.

___

___________________________

S4Q9_b.

___

___________________________

S4Q9_c.

___

___________________________

S4Q9_d.

___

___________________________

S4Q9_e.

___

___________________________

BLIND D OR R

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Section 4 – Current Sentence, Page 92

COMPLETE IF STORAGE ITEM 2B=03:
COMP_INSTR_4I.
See Storage item 2K-Prior sentenced offenses
(1) If more than one 2K offense is checked sentenced to jail, prison, or another correctional
facility in S4Q9 - ask S4Q9b.
(2) If only ONE 2K offense is checked sentenced to jail, prison, or another correctional facility in
S4Q9, transcribe to Storage item 4C-Final controlling offense and continue with S4Q9a.
(3) If no 2K offense is checked sentenced to jail, prison, or another correctional facility in S4Q9 –
Skip to S4Q10a - Probation sentences
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4I=2:
Single Sentenced Offense
S4Q9a. How long was the sentence to jail, prison, or another correctional facility for (STORAGE ITEM 4CFINAL CONTROLLING OFFENSE)? Include any time suspended by a judge or court.
(1)

LIFE

(2)

LIFE PLUS ADDITIONAL YEARS

(3)

LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE

(4)

DEATH

(5)

INTERMITTENT (WEEKENDS/NIGHTS)

(95)

ENTER NUMERIC SENTENCE

BLIND D OR R
PROGRAMMER: IF S4Q9A=95 THEN SHOW SCREEN WITH NUMERIC FIELD FOR SENTENCE AS
FOLLOWS.
INTERVIEWER: IF INMATE GIVES ONE NUMBER, ENTER IT UNDER MAXIMUM OR FLAT.
Minimum

Maximum or flat

ENTER YEARS:

____ (Range 0-50, D)

____ (Range 0-99, D)

ENTER MONTHS:

____ (Range 0-36, D)

____ (Range 0-99, D)

ENTER DAYS:

____ (Range 0-90, D)

____ (Range 0-90, D)

All go to S4Q9c.

Survey of Inmates in Local Jail, 2024
Section 4 – Current Sentence, Page 93

ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4I=1:
Multiple Sentenced Offenses
S4Q9b. What was the total maximum sentence length for all the consecutive sentences you are serving
for (INSERT OFFENSES MARKED SENTENCED TO JAIL, PRISON, OR ANOTHER CORRECTIONAL
FACILITY FROM STORAGE ITEM 2K – PRIOR SENTENCED OFFENSES –I.E., THOSE MARKED YES IN
S4Q9)? Include any time suspended by a court or judge.
(1)

LIFE

(2)

LIFE PLUS ADDITIONAL YEARS

(3)

LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE

(4)

DEATH

(5)

INTERMITTENT (WEEKENDS/NIGHTS)

(95)

ENTER NUMERIC SENTENCE

BLIND D OR R
PROGRAMMER: IF S4Q9B=95 THEN SHOW SCREEN WITH NUMERIC FIELD FOR SENTENCE AS
FOLLOWS.
ENTER YEARS:

____ (Range 0-100, D)

ENTER MONTHS:

____ (Range 0-50, D)

ENTER DAYS:

____ (Range 0-90, D)

ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4I=1:
S4Q9b1. Of the (INSERT OFFENSES MARKED SENTENCED TO JAIL, PRISON, OR ANOTHER CORRECTIONAL
FACILITY FROM STORAGE ITEM 2K – PRIOR SENTENCED OFFENSES –I.E., THOSE MARKED YES IN
S4Q9), for which offense did you receive the longest sentence to jail, prison, or another
correctional facility? (READ ALOUD EACH OFFENSE)
(1) _____OFFENSE THAT RECEIVED THE LONGEST SENTENCE (Range 1-5)
(0) _____ ALL HAVE THE SAME LENGTH
(6) _____ ONLY ONE SENTENCE RECEIVED
BLIND D OR R
If (1) selected, store the ONE offense selected from Storage item 2K – Prior sentenced offenses in
Storage item 4C - Final Controlling offense.
If (0, 6) or D or R is selected, store the highest ranked checked from Storage item 2K – Prior
sentenced offenses in Storage item 4C – Final Controlling offense.

Survey of Inmates in Local Jail, 2024
Section 4 – Current Sentence, Page 94

ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4I=1:
S4Q9b2. How long was the sentence for (INSERT OFFENSE FROM STORAGE ITEM 4C – FINAL
CONTROLLING OFFENSE)? Include any time suspended by a judge or court.
(1) LIFE
(2) LIFE PLUS ADDITIONAL YEARS
(3) LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE
(4) DEATH
(5) INTERMITTENT (WEEKENDS/NIGHTS)
(95) ENTER NUMERIC SENTENCE
BLIND D OR R
PROGRAMMER: IF S4Q9B2=95 THEN SHOW SCREEN WITH NUMERIC FIELD FOR SENTENCE AS
FOLLOWS.
INTERVIEWER: IF INMATE GIVES ONE NUMBER, ENTER IT UNDER MAXIMUM OR FLAT
Minimum

Maximum or flat

ENTER YEARS:

____ (Range 0-50, D)

_____ (Range 0-99, D)

ENTER MONTHS:

____ (Range 0-36, D)

_____ (Range 0-99, D)

ENTER DAYS:

____ (Range 0-90, D)

_____ (Range 0-90, D)

ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4I=1 or 2:
S4Q9c. Did you receive an increase in (INSERT “YOUR SENTENCE” IF ONE OFFENSE IN STORAGE ITEM
2K-PRIOR SENTENCED OFFENSE OR INSERT “ANY OF YOUR SENTENCES” IF MORE THAN ONE
OFFENSES IN STORAGE ITEM 2K-PRIOR SENTENCED OFFENSES) because of… ENTER ONE FOR
EACH
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

S4Q9c_1.

___

A firearms violation?

S4Q9c_2.

___

A second or third strike?

S4Q9c_3.

___

The type of drug offense?

S4Q9c_4.

___

A hate crime?

S4Q9c_5.

___

Gang involvement?

S4Q9c_6.

___

Past DWI/DUI offenses?

S4Q9c_95.

___

Other? Specify_________ (S4Q9c_OTH)

BLIND D OR R

Survey of Inmates in Local Jail, 2024
Section 4 – Current Sentence, Page 95

ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4I=1 or 2:
S4Q9d. When you were sentenced, was any part of your total sentence suspended by a judge or court?
ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO – Skip to S4Q9f

BLIND D OR R – Skip to S4Q9f
ASK IF S4Q9d=1:
S4Q9e. By how much was your sentence suspended by a judge or court?
(1) ALL OF IT
(95) ENTER NUMERIC SENTENCE
BLIND D OR R
PROGRAMMER: IF S4Q9E=95 THEN SHOW SCREEN WITH NUMERIC FIELD FOR SENTENCE AS
FOLLOWS.
ENTER YEARS:

____ (Range 0-60, D)

ENTER MONTHS:

____ (Range 0-30, D)

ENTER DAYS:

____ (Range 0-200, D)

ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4I=1 or 2:
S4Q9f. Are you sentenced to jail, prison, or another correctional facility as a juvenile, youthful offender
or an adult? ENTER ONE FOR EACH
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

S4Q9f_1. ___

Juvenile?

S4Q9f_2. ___

Youthful offender?

S4Q9f_3. ___

Adult?

BLIND D OR R
(h) Help – DISPLAY HELP SCREEN h_YOUTH
h_YOUTH.
Youthful offender – A category, established by statute in some states, which has an age limit
above that for juveniles, whereby the person is not sentenced as an adult, and for which special
correctional commitments and special record sealing procedures are made available.
Juvenile – A youth, within the age established by Statute, who has been sentenced in a juvenile
court. Age limitations of “juveniles” vary among the states from 16 to 21 years of age, with the
most common upper limit being 18 years.

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Section 4 – Current Sentence, Page 96

ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4I=1 or 2:
S4Q9g. In what month and year were you sentenced?
ENTER MONTH:

____ (MM) (Range, 1-12, D)

ENTER YEAR:

____ (YYYY) (Range, 2000-CURRENT YEAR, D)

BLIND D OR R – Ask S4Q9h
ASK IF S4Q9g=D,R:
S4Q9h. How old were you when you were sentenced?
____ YEARS OF AGE
BLIND D OR R
ASK IF STORAGE ITEM 2B=03 AND HAS ANY OFFENSES LISTED IN STORAGE ITEM 2K:
SENTENCED TO PROBATION
S4Q10a. Were you sentenced to any probation for the (INSERT OFFENSES FROM STORAGE ITEM 2K –
PRIOR SENTENCED OFFENSES AND PROVIDE A SPACE FOR EACH TO BE CHECKED IN STORAGE
ITEM 4B PROBATION SENTENCES FOR PRIOR OFFENSES)?
INTERVIEWER: SELECT ALL OFFENSES THAT HAVE BEEN SENTENCED
(1) YES

(2) NO

S4Q10a_1.

____

___________________________

S4Q10a_2.

____

___________________________

S4Q10a_3.

____

___________________________

S4Q10a_4.

____

___________________________

S4Q10a_5.

____

___________________________

BLIND D OR R
COMPLETE IF STORAGE ITEM 2B=03:
COMP_INSTR_4K.
See Storage item 4B-Probation sentences for prior offenses.
(1) If only ONE 4B offense is checked sentenced to probation, continue with S4Q10b.
(2) If more than one 4B offense is checked sentenced to probation, Skip to S4Q10c.
(3) If no 4B offense is checked sentenced to probation – skip to S4Q12a.

Survey of Inmates in Local Jail, 2024
Section 4 – Current Sentence, Page 97

ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4K=1:
Single Sentenced Probation Offense
S4Q10b. How long was your sentence to probation for the (INSERT OFFENSE CHECKED FROM STORAGE
ITEM 4B-PROBATION SENTENCES FOR PRIOR OFFENSES)?
ENTER YEARS:

____ (Range 0-3, D)

ENTER MONTHS:

____ (Range 0-36, D)

ENTER DAYS:

____ (Range 0-200, D)

BLIND D OR R
PROGRAMMER: If no Storage Item 2K offense is checked sentenced to jail, prison or another
correctional facility in S4Q9, transcribe offenses in Storage item 4B-Probation sentences for prior
offenses to Storage item 4C-Controlling offense.
Check COMP_INSTR_4I:
IF COMP_INSTR_4I=3 go to S4Q11a.
IF COMP_INSTR_4I=1 or 2 GO TO S4Q11d.
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4K=2:
Multiple Sentenced Probation Offenses
S4Q10c. What was the total maximum sentence for all of your consecutive sentences to probation for
(INSERT OFFENSE CHECKED FROM STORAGE ITEM 4B – PROBATION SENTENCES FOR PRIOR
OFFENSES)?
ENTER YEARS:

____ (Range 0-3, D)

ENTER MONTHS:

____ (Range 0-36, D)

ENTER DAYS:

____ (Range 0-200, D)

BLIND D OR R

Survey of Inmates in Local Jail, 2024
Section 4 – Current Sentence, Page 98

ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4K=2:
S4Q10d. Of the (INSERT OFFENSE CHECKED FROM STORAGE ITEM 4B – PROBATION SENTENCES FOR
PRIOR OFFENSES), for which offense did you receive the longest sentence to probation? (READ
ALOUD EACH OFFENSE)
PROGRAMMER: DISPLAY OFFENSES CHECKED FROM STORAGE ITEM 4B – PROBATION
SENTENCES FOR PRIOR OFFENSES BELOW.
(1) _____ OFFENSE THAT RECEIVED THE LONGEST SENTENCE (1-5)
(0) _____ ALL HAVE THE SAME LENGTH
(6) _____ ONLY ONE SENTENCE RECEIVED
BLIND D OR R
(1) If no 2K offense is checked sentenced to jail, prison or another correctional facility in S4Q9,
and (1) is selected in S4Q10d, transcribe the ONE offense selected from 1-5 to Storage item
4C- Final Controlling offense.
(2) If no 2K offense is checked sentenced to jail, prison or another correctional facility in S4Q9,
and (0,6) or D or R is selected S4Q10d, transcribe the highest ranked from offenses checked
in Storage item 4B-probation sentences for prior offenses to Storage item 4C- Final
Controlling offense.
Check S4Q9/COMP_INSTR_4I
Is “yes” checked for any offense?
(1) YES, skip to S4Q11d
(2) NO, go to S4Q11a
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4I=3:
S4Q11a. Are you sentenced for the (INSERT OFFENSE FROM STORAGE ITEM 4C – FINAL CONTROLLING
OFFENSE) as a juvenile, youthful offender or an adult? ENTER ONE FOR EACH
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

S4Q11a_1. ___ Juvenile?
S4Q11a_2. ___ Youthful offender?
S4Q11a_3. ___ Adult?
BLIND D OR R
(h) Help – DISPLAY HELP SCREEN h_YOUTH

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h_YOUTH.
Youthful offender – A category, established by statute in some states, which has an age limit
above that for juveniles, whereby the person is not sentenced as an adult, and for which special
correctional commitments and special record sealing procedures are made available.
Juvenile – A youth, within the age established by Statute, who has been sentenced in a juvenile
court. Age limitations of “juveniles” vary among the states from 16 to 21 years of age, with the
most common upper limit being 18 years.
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4I=3:
S4Q11b. In what month and year were you sentenced for the (INSERT OFFENSE FROM STORAGE ITEM
4C – FINAL CONTROLLING OFFENSE)?
ENTER MONTH:

____ (MM) (Range, 1-12, D)

ENTER YEAR:

____ (YYYY) (Range, 2000-CURRENT YEAR, D)

BLIND D OR R – Ask S4Q11c
ASK IF S4Q11b=D,R:
S4Q11c. How old were you when you were sentenced?
____ YEARS OF AGE
BLIND D OR R
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4I=1 or 2 OR COMP_INST_4K=1 or 2:
S4Q11d. Does your sentence to incarceration or probation include – ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
S4Q11d_1. Court costs or penalty assessment fees?
S4Q11d_2. Any fines?
S4Q11d_3. Financial restitution to the victim if there was one?
S4Q11d_95. Some other type of fee or payment? If S4Q11d_95=1, ask
S4Q11d_OTH
S4Q11d_OTH. [IF S4Q11d_95=1] Specify _______________

Yes
1
1
1
1

No
2
2
2
2

BLIND D OR R

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ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4I=1 or 2 OR COMP_INST_4K=1 or 2:
S4Q11e. Does your sentence include – ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
S4Q11e_1. Community Service?
S4Q11e_2. Mandatory drug testing?
S4Q11e_3. Drug or alcohol treatment program?
S4Q11e_4 Register as a sex offender?
S4Q11e_5. Sex offenders treatment program?
S4Q11e_6. Psychiatric or psychological counseling or treatment?
S4Q11e_95. Any other special conditions or restrictions? If S4Q11e_95=1, ask
S4Q11e_OTH
S4Q11e_OTH. [ASK IF S4Q11e_95=1] Specify ______________________________

Yes
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

No
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

BLIND D OR R
Check S4Q9/COMP_INSTR_4I
Is “yes” checked for any offense?
(1) Yes, ask S4Q12a
(2) No, skip to COMP_INSTR_5A
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_4I=1 or 2:
S4Q12a. How much time in jail, prison or another correctional facility have you already served on your
sentence? Include all time served in jail, prison, or another correctional facility that counts
toward your sentence.
(0)

NONE OF IT

(1)

ALL OF IT - Skip to COMP_INSTR_4L

(95)

ENTER NUMERIC SENTENCE

BLIND D OR R
PROGRAMMER: IF S4Q12A=95 THEN SHOW SCREEN WITH NUMERIC FIELD FOR SENTENCE AS
FOLLOWS.
ENTER YEARS:

____ (Range 0-3, D)

ENTER MONTHS:

____ (Range 0-36, D)

ENTER DAYS:

____ (Range 0-200, D)

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ASK IF S4Q12a DOES NOT EQUAL 1:
S4Q12b. Will you serve (IF “0” INSERT “YOUR”; ELSE INSERT “THE TIME REMAINING ON THIS”) sentence
in this jail or will you spend any of the time somewhere else? ENTER ONE
(1)

ALL IN THIS JAIL - Skip to COMP_INSTR_4L

(2)

SOME OR ALL OF THE TIME SOMEWHERE ELSE

BLIND D OR R - Skip to COMP_INSTR_5A
ASK IF S4Q12b =2:
S4Q12c. Where else will you serve time -- a state prison, federal prison, another local jail, a private
prison, community release facility, or another kind of facility? ENTER ONE
(1)

STATE PRISON

(2)

FEDERAL PRISON

(3)

LOCAL JAIL

(4)

PRIVATE PRISON

(5)

COMMUNITY RELEASE FACILITY

(6)

OTHER - Specify ___________________(S4Q12c_6sp)

BLIND D OR R
Technical Violations
COMPLETE IF STORAGE ITEM 2B=01:
COMP_INSTR_4L.
(1) See Storage item 2M- New technical violation sentence. If offenses are listed, go to S4Q13a.
(2) Else go to COMP_INSTR_5A.
ASK IF STORAGE ITEM 2B=01 AND ANY OFFENSES LISTED IN STORAGE ITEM 2M:
S4Q13a. Was any time added to your jail, prison or another correctional facility sentence because of
your (INSERT OFFENSE FROM STORAGE ITEM 2M-NEW TECHNICAL VIOLATION SENTENCE)… ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO - Skip to S4Q13c

BLIND D OR R - Skip to S4Q13c

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Section 4 – Current Sentence, Page 102

ASK IF S4Q13a=1:
S4Q13b. How much time was added to your sentence?
ENTER YEARS:

____ (Range 0-3, D)

ENTER MONTHS:

____ (Range 0-36, D)

ENTER DAYS:

____ (Range 0-200, D)

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF STORAGE ITEM 2B=01 AND ANY OFFENSES LISTED IN STORAGE ITEM 2M:
S4Q13c. Was any time added to your parole, probation or other community supervision sentence
because of your (INSERT OFFENSE FROM STORAGE ITEM 2M-NEW TECHNICAL VIOLATION
SENTENCE)? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO - Skip to COMP_INSTR_5A

BLIND D OR R - Skip to COMP_INSTR_5A
ASK IF S4Q13c=1:
S4Q13d. How much time was added to your sentence?
ENTER YEARS:

____ (Range 0-3, D)

ENTER MONTHS:

____ (Range 0-36, D)

ENTER DAYS:

____ (Range 0-200, D)

BLIND D OR R

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Section 5 – Incident Characteristics
COMP_INSTR_5A.
Refer to Storage item 2B (Detention Status screen-storage area).
If 1 “Convicted and sentenced” or 2 “Convicted and not sentenced” or 3 “Convicted on Prior and
Sentenced” or 4 “convicted, no prior, unsentenced” are entered, continue with COMP_INTR_5B.
If 5 “Unconvicted” or 6 “No offense” are entered or if Storage Item 2B is blank, skip to S5Q18a.
COMPLETE IF STORAGE ITEM 2B = 01, 02, 03, or 04:
COMP_INSTR_5B.
(1) If offense in Storage Item 4C is categorized as “violent” - Mark 1 "Violent" in Storage item 5A
and skip to S5Q2a.
(2) If offense in Storage Item 4C is categorized as “property offense” - Mark 2 "Property offense"
in Storage item 5A and skip to S5Q16a
(3) If offense in Storage Item 4C is categorized as “drug offense” - Mark 3 "Drug offense" in
Storage item 5A and skip to FI_INSTR_5H
(4) If offense in Storage Item 4C is categorized as “public order offense” - Mark 4 "Public order
offense" in Storage item 5A and ask S5Q16a
(5) Else if offense in Storage Item 4c is not linked to a predetermined offense type then go to
S5Q1a
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_5B=5 (OFFENSE IN STORAGE ITEM 4C NOT LINKED TO OFFENSE TYPE):
S5Q1a. [PROGRAMMER: IF LITERAL CANNOT BE LINKED TO AN OFFENSE IN THE LOOKUP TABLE] Is the
(INSERT OTHER SPECIFY OFFENSE VERBATIM FROM SI_2C_VER) generally considered a… ENTER
ONE
(1)

Violent offense? Mark 1 “Violent offense” in Storage item 5A and ask S5Q2a

(2)

Property offense? Did you take, damage or handle someone's property, defraud them of
something of theirs, embezzle something of value, burglarize a building, or obtain
money or other financial gain by deceit? Mark 2 “Property offense” in Storage item 5A
and skip to S5Q16a

(3)

Violation of laws which could or did give you some financial gain, but not a violent or
drug offense? Mark 2 “Property offense in Storage item 5A and skip to S5Q16a

(4)

Drug offense? Mark 3 “Drug offense” in Storage item 5A and skip to FI_INSTR_5H

(5)

Public order offense? Did you obstruct justice, drive while intoxicated, public
drunkenness, engage in prostitution, or violate conditions of your parole or probation?
Mark 4 "Public order offense" in Storage item 5A and skip to S5Q16a

(D)

DON’T KNOW - Mark 5 in Storage item 5A and skip to S5Q16a

BLIND R – Skip to S5Q16a

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ASK IF STORAGE ITEM 5A=1 (VIOLENT):
SECTION A: VICTIMS OF VIOLENT CRIME
The next few questions are about the victim of the (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 4C – FINAL CONTROLLING
OFFENSE) for which you are now serving time.
S5Q2a. Was there one victim of the (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 4C – FINAL CONTROLLING OFFENSE) or
more than one? ENTER ONE
(1)

One victim

(2)

More than one victim - Skip to S5Q5a

(3)

No victim or victim was not a person - Skip to S5Q16a

BLIND D OR R - Skip to S5Q16a
ASK IF S5Q2a=1:
S5Q3a. Was the victim someone you knew or a stranger you had never seen before? ENTER ONE
(1)

KNEW

(2)

STRANGER - Skip to COMP_INSTR_5F

BLIND D OR R - Skip to COMP_INSTR_5F
ASK IF S5Q3a=1:
S5Q3b. How well did you know the victim - by sight only, casual acquaintance, or well known?
ENTER ONE
(1)

SIGHT ONLY - Skip to COMP_INSTR_5F

(2)

CASUAL ACQUAINTANCE

(3)

WELL KNOWN

BLIND D OR R - Skip to COMP_INSTR_5F

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ASK IF S5Q3b=2 or 3:
S5Q3c. What was the victim’s relationship to you at the time of the crime? ENTER ONE
(1)

Spouse

(2)

Ex-spouse

(3)

Parent/step-parent

(4)

Own child

(5)

Stepchild

(6)

Brother/sister/stepbrother/stepsister

(94)

Other relative - Specify ____________ (S5Q3c_OTH1)

(7)

Boyfriend/girlfriend/dating partner/fiance(e)

(8)

Ex-boyfriend/ex-girlfriend/ex-dating partner/ex-fiance(e)

(9)

Friend/ex-friend

(10)

Roommate or boarder

(95)

Other non-relative - Specify ___________ (S5Q3c_OTH2)

BLIND D OR R
COMPLETE IF S5Q2a=1:
COMP_INSTR_5F.
Refer to Storage item 4C.
(1) If there is a match of literals with "rape", skip to S5Q4c.
(2) If there is a match of literals with "murder", "manslaughter", or "homicide", skip to S5Q4d.
(3) Else, go to FI_INSTR_5F.
COMPLETE IF COMP_INSTR_5F=3:
FI_INSTR_5F.
Classify this offense, (Insert offense in Storage item 4C), into one of the following:
(1) RAPE - Skip to S5Q4c
(2) MURDER/MANSLAUGHTER/HOMICIDE - Skip to S5Q4d
(3) OTHER VIOLENT OFFENSE - Ask S5Q4a

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Section 5 – Incident Characteristics, Page 106

ASK IF FI_INSTR_5F=3:
S5Q4a. Was this victim hurt or injured during the (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 4C – FINAL CONTROLLING
OFFENSE)? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO - Skip to S5Q4d

BLIND D OR R - skip to S5Q4d
ASK IF S5Q4a=1:
S5Q4b. What were the injuries? Any other injuries? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY (SHOW CARD)
(1)

Victim died

(2)

Knife or stab wound

(3)

Gun shot, bullet wounds

(4)

Broken bones

(5)

Teeth knocked out or chipped

(6)

Internal injuries

(7)

Knocked unconscious

(8)

Bruises, black eye, cuts, scratches, swelling

(95)

Some other injury - Specify ________________________ (S5Q4b_OTH)

(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

BLIND D OR R
Skip to S5Q4d

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ASK IF COMP_INSTR_5F=1 OR FI_INSTR_5F=1:
S5Q4c. During the rape, how else was the victim hurt? Any other injuries? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
(SHOW CARD)
(1)

Knife or stab wound

(2)

Gun shot, bullet wounds

(3)

Broken bones

(4)

Teeth knocked out or chipped

(5)

Internal injuries

(6)

Knocked unconscious

(7)

Bruises, black eye, cuts, scratches, swelling

(95)

Some other injury - Specify ________________________________ (S5Q4c_OTH)

(8)

Not physically injured - Don't allow 1-7, 95 with a 8 entry.

(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S5Q2a=2:
More than One Victim
S5Q5a. How many persons were victims?
___ PERSONS (Range 2-20)
BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S5Q2a=2:
S5Q5b. Were these persons victims of a single incident or more than one incident of the crime? ENTER
ONE
(1)

ONE INCIDENT

(2)

MULTIPLE INCIDENTS

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S5Q2a=2:
S5Q9a. Were any of the victims known to you or were they all strangers you had never seen before?
ENTER ONE
(1)

All known

(2)

Some known

(3)

All strangers - Skip to COMP_INSTR_5G

BLIND D OR R - Skip to COMP_INSTR_5G
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Section 5 – Incident Characteristics, Page 108

ASK IF S5Q9a=1 or 2:
S5Q9b. How well did you know the victims - by sight only, casual acquaintance, or well known? ENTER
ONE
(1) SIGHT ONLY - Skip to COMP_INSTR_5G
(2) CASUAL ACQUAINTANCE
(3) WELL KNOWN
BLIND D OR R - Skip to COMP_INSTR_5G
ASK IF S5Q9b=2 or 3:
S5Q9c. At the time of the crime, what was your relationship to the victims (well-known persons and/or
the casual acquaintances)? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
(1)

Spouse

(2)

Ex-spouse

(3)

Parent/step-parent

(4)

Own child

(5)

Stepchild

(6)

Brother/sister/step-brother/step-sister

(94)

Other relative - Specify _______________________________ (S5Q9c_OTH1)

(7)

Boyfriend/girlfriend/dating partner/fiancé(e)

(8)

Ex-boyfriend/ex-girlfriend/ex-dating partner/ex-fiancé(e)

(9)

Friend/ex-friend

(10)

Roommate or boarder

(95)

Other non-relative - Specify ______________________________ (S5Q9c_OTH2)

(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

BLIND D OR R
COMPLETE IF S5Q2a=2:
COMP_INSTR_5G.
Refer to Storage item 4C.
(1) If there is a match of literals with "rape", skip to S5Q10c.
(2) If there is a match of literals with "murder", "manslaughter", or "homicide", skip to S5Q16a.
(3) Else, Skip to FI_INSTR_5G.

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Section 5 – Incident Characteristics, Page 109

FI_INSTR_5G.
Classify this offense, (Insert offense in Storage item 4C), into one of the following:
(1) RAPE - Skip to S5Q10c
(2) MURDER/MANSLAUGHTER/HOMICIDE - Skip to S5Q16a
(3) OTHER VIOLENT OFFENSE - Ask S5Q10a
ASK IF FI_INSTR_5G=3:
S5Q10a. Were any of the victims hurt or injured during the (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 4C – FINAL
CONTROLLING OFFENSE)? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO - Skip to S5Q16a

Blind D or R - Skip to S5Q16a
ASK IF S5Q10a=1:
S5Q10b. What were the injuries? Any other injuries? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY (SHOW CARD)
(1)

Victim died

(2)

Knife or stab wound

(3)

Gun shot, bullet wounds

(4)

Broken bones

(5)

Teeth knocked out, or chipped teeth

(6)

Internal injuries

(7)

Knocked unconscious

(8)

Bruises, black eye, cuts, scratches, swelling

(95)

Some other injury - Specify ________________________ (S5Q10b__OTH)

(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

BLIND D OR R
All skip to S5Q16a

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ASK IF COM_INSTR_5G=1 OR FI_INSTR_5G=1:
S5Q10c. During the rape, how else were the victims hurt? Any other injuries? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
(SHOW CARD)
(1)

Knife or stab wound

(2)

Gun shot, bullet wounds

(3)

Broken bones

(4)

Teeth knocked out, or chipped teeth

(5)

Internal injuries

(6)

Knocked unconscious

(7)

Bruises, black eye, cuts, scratches, swelling

(95)

Some other injury - Specify________________________________ (S5Q10c_OTH)

(8)

Not physically injured - Don't allow 1-7,95 with a 8 entry.

(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

BLIND D OR R
All skip to S5Q16a
ASK IF STORAGE ITEM 5A = 3 (DRUG):
Section C: Drug Offenders
FI_INSTR_5H.
Are any of the (Insert offense from Storage item 4C) “possession” of a drug?
(1)

YES - Ask S5Q13a

(2)

NO - Skip to S5Q13a1

Do not allow D or R entries
DEFINE FILL_5A:
(1) If storage item 2B=01, use Fill=Storage item 2F-New sentenced offenses
(2) Else If storage item 2B=02, use Fill=Storage item 2G-New convicted, awaiting sentencing
offenses
(3) Else If storage item 2B=03, use Fill=Storage item 2K-Prior sentenced offenses
(4) Else If storage item 2B=04, use Fill=Storage item 2L-Prior convicted, awaiting sentencing
offenses

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Section 5 – Incident Characteristics, Page 111

ASK IF FI_INSTR_5H=1:
S5Q13a. You said that you were convicted for drug possession. Was that possession with intent to
distribute drugs? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF STORAGE ITEM 5A = 3 (DRUG):
S5Q13a1. You said that you were convicted of (INSERT FILL_5A). What drugs were involved? Any others?
ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
INTERVIEWER: REFER TO HELP SCREEN FOR SLANG TERMS FOR DRUGS.
(h)

Help - DISPLAY HELP SCREEN h_DRUGSLANG

h_DRUGSLANG.
Heroin

Drug:

Fentanyl
Methadone
Carfentanil
Oxycodone
Hydrocodone
Dilaudid

•
•
•
•
•

Street/Slang Terms:
H
• Black Tar
Smack
• Brown Sugar
Dope
• Brown Crystal
China White • Skunk
Junk
• Scag/Skag

•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Apace
Dollies
Dolls
Gray death
TNT
Oxy
O
Ox
Hydro
Vikes

•
•

China Girl
Tootsie Roll

•

Apache

•
•

Oxycotton
Blue

•
•

•
•

Dust
D

•
•

Perks
Hydromorpho
ne
Juice
Smack

•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Spanish Slang:
Heroina
• Cocofan
Bonita
• Cura
Brea
• Heroina
Caballo
• Hombre
Calbo
• La Buena
Carga
• Manteca
Carne
• Tecata
Chapopote
• Tigre
Chatarra
• Tigre Blanco
Chicle
• Vidrio
Chiva/Chieva
• Zoquete

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Drug:
Amphetamines

Barbiturates

•
•
•

Tranquilizers

•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Street/Slang Terms:
Amped or
• Speed
Amps
• Upper
Pick me ups
Crystal
• Tweak
Meth
• Glass
Cristy
• Ice
Tina
• Meth
Crank
Disco
• Quaaludes
Biscuits
• Ludes
Scooby
Snacks
Downers
• Zanbars or
Xanbars
Xannies
• Bricks
Z-Bars
• Benzos
K
• Super C
Ket
• Jet
Special K
• Vs
Crack
• Yam
Rock
• Sleet
Base
• Candy
Kryptonite
Coke
• Snow
Blow
• White
Rock
• Line
Yayo

•

Methamphetamine

•
•

Methaqualone

•
•
•
•

•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Angel dust
Ozone
X
E
Molly
Acid
L
Lucy
Tabs
Doses

•

Crack cocaine

Cocaine

PCP
Ecstasy
LSD or other
hallucinogens

•
•
•
•

Rocket fuel
Wack
Rolls
Candy

•
•
•
•

Shrooms
Caps
Mushies
Liberties

Spanish Slang:

•

Rosa

•

Cristina

•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Patico
Piedra
Roca
Topo
Basuco
Blanca
Cabello
Dama Blanca
Esnortiar
Mujer
Niebla
Paz
Cristal

•

Acido

•
•
•
•
•

Nieve
Perico
Polvo Blanco
Talco
Yeyo

•

Polvo
DeAngel

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Drug:
Marijuana or
hashish

Synthetic marijuana

•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Street/Slang Terms:
Weed
• Herb
Pot
• Mary Jane
Hashish
• Ganja
Green
• Dope
Bud
• Chronic
Grass
• Kush
Reefer
• Purple Haze

•

Spice

•

K2

•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Spanish Slang:
Cartucho
• Loco Moto
Coliflor Tostao • Loco Weed
Cosa
• Mafu
Dona Juana
• Marimba
Dona Juanita
• Mota/Moto
Duros
• Pasto
Grifa
• Rubia
Juan Valdez
• Santa Marta
Juanita
• Sinse
• Yerba
Leno

(1)

Heroin or morphine

(2)

Synthetic opioids like fentanyl, methadone, and carfentanil

(3)

Other semi-synthetic opioids like oxycodone, hydrocodone, and dilaudid

(4)

Amphetamines (Uppers)

(5)

Methamphetamine

(6)

Methaqualone

(7)

Barbiturates (Downers)

(8)

Tranquilizers

(9)

Crack cocaine

(10)

Cocaine other than crack

(11)

PCP

(12)

Ecstasy

(13)

LSD or other hallucinogens

(14)

Marijuana or hashish

(94)

Other - Specify __________________________ (S5Q13a1_OTH1)

(95)

Other - Specify __________________________ (S5Q13a1_OTH2)

(96) NO OTHER MENTIONS
BLIND D OR R

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Section 5 – Incident Characteristics, Page 114

ASK IF STORAGE ITEM 2B = 01, 02, 03, or 04:
Weapon Use during Controlling Offense
S5Q16a. Did you use a weapon or have a weapon in your possession when the (INSERT STORAGE ITEM
4C – FINAL CONTROLLING OFFENSE) occurred? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO - Skip to S5Q17a

BLIND D OR R - Skip to S5Q17a
ASK IF S5Q16a=1:
S5Q16a1. How many weapons did you use or have in your possession when the (INSERT STORAGE ITEM
4C – FINAL CONTROLLING OFFENSE) occurred? ENTER ONE
(1)

One

(2)

Two or more

BLIND D OR R
COMPLETE IF S5Q16a=1:
DEFINE WEAPONS_FILL:
If S5Q16a1 = 1 then WEAPONS_FILL = “kind of weapon was it”
If S5Q16a1 = 2, DK, REF then WEAPONS_FILL = “kinds of weapons were they”
ASK IF S5Q16a=1:
S5Q16b. What (INSERT WEAPONS_FILL)? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY (SHOW CARD)
(1)

Firearm - Ask S5Q16c

(2)

Toy or BB gun (include fake or replica guns) - Skip to S5Q16o

(3)

Knife - Skip to S5Q16o

(4)

Other sharp object (scissors, ice pick, ax, etc.) - Skip to S5Q16o

(5)

Blunt object (rock, club, blackjack, etc.) - Skip to S5Q16o

(95)

Another weapon – Specify __________________ (S5Q16b_OTH) - Skip to S5Q16o

(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

(h)

Help – DISPLAY HELP SCREEN h_FIREARM

BLIND D OR R- Skip to S5Q17a

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Section 5 – Incident Characteristics, Page 115

h_FIREARM.
Handguns include both pistols and revolvers. They are firearms held and fired with one hand.
Rifle is a firearm intended to be shot from the shoulder. It has a long barrel which shoots bullets.
Shotgun is a firearm intended to be shot from the shoulder with either a single- or double-barrel
for firing shot (a concentration of small pellets) at short ranges.
Toy gun or BB gun - A BB gun shoots a single pellet, using air rather than an explosive to propel
the pellet. Toy guns are not firearms.
DEFINE WEAPONTYPE_FILL:
IF S5Q16b = 1 THEN WEAPONTYPE_FILL = “firearm”
IF S5Q16b = 2 THEN WEAPONTYPE_FILL = “toy or bb gun”
IF S5Q16b = 3 THEN WEAPONTYPE_FILL = “knife”
IF S5Q16b = 4 THEN WEAPONTYPE_FILL = “sharp object”
IF S5Q16b = 5 THEN WEAPONTYPE_FILL = “blunt object”
IF SQ16b = 95 AND S5Q16B_OTH IS NOT EMPTY THEN WEAPONTYPE_FILL = open-ended
response from S5Q16b_OTH
ASK IF S5Q16b=1:
S5Q16c. How many firearms did you use or have in your possession when the (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 4C
- FINAL CONTROLLING OFFENSE) occurred?
NUMBER OF FIREARMS: __________ (Range 1 – 99) – Skip to S5Q16e
BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S5Q16c=D or R:
S5Q16d. Was it one or more than one firearm? ENTER ONE
(1)

ONE

(2)

MORE THAN ONE

BLIND D OR R

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Section 5 – Incident Characteristics, Page 116

COMPLETE IF S5Q16b=1:
DEFINE FIREARM_FILL1:
IF (S5Q16b=1 AND S5Q16c=1 OR S5Q16d = 1) THEN FIREARM_FILL1 = “type of firearm was it”
IF (S5Q16b = 1 AND S5Q16c 2+ OR S5Q16d=2) THEN FIREARM_FILL1 = “types of firearms were
they”
DEFINE FIREARM_FILL2:
IF (S5Q16b=1 AND S5Q16c=1 OR S5Q16d = 1) THEN FIREARM_FILL2 = “the firearm”
IF (S5Q16b = 1 AND S5Q16c = 2+ OR S5Q16d=2 = 2) THEN FIREARM_FILL2 = “any of the
firearms”
ASK IF S5Q16b=1:
S5Q16e. What (INSERT FIREARM_FILL1)? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
(1)

A handgun?

(2)

A rifle?

(3)

A shotgun?

(95)

Some other type of firearm? Specify __________________ (S5Q16e_OTH)

(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

(h)

Help – DISPLAY HELP SCREEN h_FIREARM

BLIND D OR R
h_FIREARM.
Handguns include both pistols and revolvers. They are firearms held and fired with one hand.
Rifle is a firearm intended to be shot from the shoulder. It has a long barrel which shoots bullets.
Shotgun is a firearm intended to be shot from the shoulder with either a single- or double-barrel for
firing shot (a concentration of small pellets) at short ranges.
Toy gun or BB gun - A BB gun shoots a single pellet, using air rather than an explosive to propel the
pellet. Toy guns are not firearms.

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DEFINE FIREARMTYPE_FILL:
IF ONLY S5Q16e = 1 THEN FIREARMTYPE_FILL = “handgun”
IF ONLY S5Q16e = 2 THEN FIREARMTYPE_FILL = “rifle”
IF ONLY S5Q16e = 3 THEN FIREARMTYPE_FILL = “shotgun”
IF ONLY S5Q16e_OTH ≠ Empty THEN FIREARMTYPE_FILL = verbatim from S5Q16e_OTH
IF ONLY S5Q16e = D OR R THEN FIREARMTYPE_FILL = “firearm”
IF MORE THAN ONE RESPONSE OPTION FROM S5Q16e IS SELECTED, INCLUDE ALL, SEPARATED BY
COMMAS – FOR EXAMPLE: “HANDGUN, RIFLE, SHOTGUN”
ASK IF S5Q16b=1:
S5Q16f. How did you obtain the firearm(s) that you used or had in your possession during the (INSERT
STORAGE ITEM 4C – FINAL CONTROLLING OFFENSE)? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY (SHOW CARD)
(Probe: Any others?)
(1)

Stole it

(2)

Rented it

(3)

Borrowed from or was holding for somebody

(4)

Traded something for it

(5)

Bought it

(6)

Someone bought it for me – Skip to S5Q16h

(7)

Someone gave it to me as a gift – Skip to S5Q16h

(8)

Found it/was at location where offense occurred – Skip to S5Q16j

(9)

Was brought by someone else – Skip to S5Q16j

(10)

Made it or built it myself – Skip to S5Q16j

(95)

Some other way – Specify_______________________ (S5Q16f__OTH) - Skip to S5Q16j

(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

BLIND D OR R - Skip to S5Q16j

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ASK IF S5Q16f=1-5 AND NOT 6-10,95:
S5Q16g. Where did you obtain the (INSERT FIREARMTYPE_FILL)? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY (SHOW CARD)
(1)

Gun shop or gun store, including stand alone gun shops or stores (e.g., Walmart, Bass
Pro Shop, etc.) selling firearms – Ask S5Q16g1

(2)

Pawn shop – Ask S5Q16g1

(3)

Flea market – Ask S5Q16g1

(4)

Gun show – Ask S5Q16g1

(5)

From the victim(s) – Skip to S5Q16j

(6)

From a family member – Skip to S5Q16j

(7)

From a friend– Skip to S5Q16j`

(8)

From a fence/black market source – Skip to S5Q16j

(9)

Off the street/from a drug dealer – Skip to S5Q16j

(10)

In a burglary– Skip to S5Q16j

(11)

Online/the Internet– Skip to S5Q16j

(95)

Some other place – Specify ______________________ (S5Q16g_OTH) – Skip to S5Q16j

(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S5Q16g=1-4:
S5Q16g1. When you obtained the (INSERT FIREARMTYPE_FILL) was it from a licensed firearm dealer or a
private seller? ENTER ONE
(1)

LICENSED FIREARM DEALER

(2)

PRIVATE SELLER

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S5Q16f=5 AND S5Q16g=1-4:
S5Q16g2. Did you buy the (INSERT FIREARMTYPE_FILL) under your own name? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

(3)

NO PAPERWORK WAS REQUIRED

BLIND D OR R
INTERVIEWER: IF THE INMATE INDICATES THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE TO PROVIDE A NAME,
RECORD AS “NO PAPERWORK REQUIRED”
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ASK IF S5Q16f=5 AND S5Q16g=1-4:
S5Q16g3. Did the seller do a firearm purchase background check before selling you the gun? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S5Q16f=5 AND S5Q16g=1-4:
S5Q16g4. Did you buy the (INSERT FIREARMTYPE_FILL) directly or did someone else buy it for you?
ENTER ONE
(1)

INMATE BOUGHT

(2)

SOMEONE ELSE BOUGHT

BLIND D OR R
All skip to S5Q16j
ASK IF S5Q16f=6 or 7:
S5Q16h. Where did that person obtain the (INSERT FIREARMTYPE_FILL)? ENTER ONE (SHOW CARD)
(1)

Gun shop or gun store, including stand alone gun shops or stores (e.g., Walmart, Bass
Pro Shop, etc.) selling firearms

(2)

Pawn shop

(3)

Flea market

(4)

Gun show

(5)

From the victim(s)

(6)

From a family member

(7)

From a friend

(8)

From a fence/black market source

(9)

Off the street/from a drug dealer

(10)

In a burglary

(11)

Online/the internet

(95)

Some other place – Specify ___________________________ (S5Q16h_OTH)

BLIND D OR R

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ASK IF S5Q16f=6 or 7:
S5Q16i. Why did someone obtain the (INSERT FIREARMTYPE_FILL) for you (IF S5Q16f = 7, ADD “AS A
GIFT”)? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
(1)

Could not travel to where the seller was

(2)

Not allowed because I am too young

(3)

Not allowed because of my criminal record

(4)

They could get it more quickly or easily

(5)

Did not want to be linked to firearm purchase

(95)

Other –Specify __________________________ (S5Q16i_OTH)

(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S5Q16b=1:
S5Q16j. Did you get the (INSERT FIREARMTYPE_FILL) because you were planning to carry, possess, or
use it during the (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 4C – FINAL CONTROLLING OFFENSE)? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S5Q16b=1:
S5Q16k. Did you show or point (INSERT FIREARM_FILL2) at anyone during the (INSERT STORAGE ITEM
4C – FINAL CONTROLLING OFFENSE)? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S5Q16b=1:
S5Q16l. Did you fire the (INSERT FIREARM_FILL2) during (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 4C – FINAL
CONTROLLING OFFENSE)? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO – Skip to S5Q16o

BLIND D OR R – Skip to S5Q16o

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ASK IF S5Q16l=1:
S5Q16m. Did you shoot anyone? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO – Skip to S5Q16o

BLIND D OR R – Skip to S5Q16o
ASK IF S5Q16m=1:
S5Q16n. Did anyone you shot die? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S5Q16b=1-5, 95:
S5Q16o. Now I would like you to think about all the weapons you carried, possessed or used when the
(INSERT STORAGE ITEM 4C – FINAL CONTROLLING OFFENSE) occurred. Did you use the (INSERT
WEAPONTYPE_FILL)...ENTER ONE FOR EACH
S5Q16o_1. To scare someone?
S5Q16o_2. To kill someone?
S5Q16o_3. To get away?
S5Q16o_4. To protect yourself?
S5Q16o_5. In any other way? If S5Q16o_5=1, ask S5Q16o_OTH
S5Q16o_OTH. [IF S5Q16o_OTH=1] Specify _________________

YES
1
1
1
1
1

NO
2
2
2
2
2

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S5Q16a=2, D or R OR IF S5Q16b=D,R:
Firearm Use during Any Offense
S5Q17a. Have you EVER used a firearm or had a firearm in your possession while committing a crime?
ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO - Skip to S5Q18a

BLIND D OR R - Skip to S5Q18a

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ASK IF S5Q17a=1:
S5Q17b. What firearm(s)? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
(1)

A handgun,

(2)

A rifle,

(3)

A shotgun, or

(5)

Some other type of firearm? Specify___________ (S5Q17b_OTH)

(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

(h)

Help – DISPLAY HELP SCREEN h_FIREARM

BLIND D OR R
h_FIREARM - Used for Items S5Q16b, S5Q16e, S5Q17b
Handguns include both pistols and revolvers. They are firearms held and fired with one hand.
Rifle is a firearm intended to be shot from the shoulder. It has a long barrel which shoots bullets.
Shotgun is a firearm intended to be shot from the shoulder with either a single- or double-barrel
for firing shot (a concentration of small pellets) at short ranges.
Toy gun or BB gun - A BB gun shoots a single pellet, using air rather than an explosive to propel
the pellet. Toy guns are not firearms.
DEFINE FIREARMTYPE2_FILL:
If S5Q17b = 1 THEN FIREARMTYPE2_FILL = “handgun”
If S5Q17b = 2 THEN FIREARMTYPE2_FILL = “rifle”
If S5Q17b = 3 THEN FIREARMTYPE2_FILL = “shotgun”
If S5Q17b_OTH ≠ Empty THEN FIREARMTYPE2_FILL = verbatim from S5Q16e_OTH
IF S5Q17b = D OR R THEN FIREARMTYPE_FILL = “firearm”
IF MORE THAN ONE RESPONSE TO S5Q17B SELECTED, THEN FIREARMTYPE2_FILL = “INCLUDE
ALL, SEPARATED BY COMMAS – FOR EXAMPLE: “HANDGUN, RIFLE, SHOTGUN”

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ASK IF S5Q17a=1:
S5Q17c. How did you obtain the (INSERT FIREARMTYPE2_FILL) that you used or had in your possession
while committing a crime? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY (SHOW CARD) (Probe: Any others?)
(1)

Stole it

(2)

Rented it

(3)

Borrowed from or was holding for somebody

(4)

Traded something for it

(5)

Bought it

(6)

Someone bought it for me – Skip to S5Q17i

(7)

Someone gave it to me as a gift – Skip to S5Q17i

(8)

Found it/was at location where offense occurred – Skip to S5Q17i

(9)

Was brought by someone else – Skip to S5Q17i

(95)

Some other way – Specify:_______________________ (S5Q17c_OTH) - Skip to S5Q17i

(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

BLIND D OR R- Skip to S5Q17i
ASK IF S5Q17c=1-5:
S5Q17d. Where did you obtain the (INSERT FIREARMTYPE2_FILL)? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY (SHOW CARD)
(1)

Gun shop or gun store, including stand alone gun shops or stores (e.g., Walmart, Bass
Pro Shop, etc.) selling firearms

(2)

Pawn shop

(3)

Flea market

(4)

Gun show

(5)

From the victim(s)

(6)

From a family member

(7)

From a friend

(8)

From a fence/black market source

(9)

Off the street/from a drug dealer

(10)

In a burglary

(11)

Online/the Internet

(95)

Some other place –Specify ____________________________ (S5Q16g_OTH)

(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

BLIND D OR R
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ASK IF S5Q17a=1:
S5Q17i. Did you EVER fire the [FIREARMTYPE2] while committing a crime? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK ALL:
SECTION E: ALL INMATES – POLICE CONTACT AT THE TIME OF ARREST
S5Q18a. The next few questions are about contact you may have had with police at the time of your
arrest on (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2P – CONTROLLING ARREST DATE) for (INSERT STORAGE
ITEM 4C – FINAL CONTROLLING OFFENSE).
At the time of your arrest, how many police officers were present?
(0)

None/not arrested - Skip to S6q1a

(81)

Voluntarily went in to police station - Skip to S6q1a

(82)

Incarcerated at time of arrest - Skip to S6Q1a

(95)

ENTER NUMBER OF POLICE OFFICERS

BLIND D OR R - Continue to S5Q18b
PROGRAMMER: IF S5Q18a=95 DISPLAY:
ENTER NUMBER OF POLICE OFFICERS: ____ (Range 1-20)
ASK IF S5Q18a=1-20, D or R:
S5Q18b. At the time of your arrest on (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2P – CONTROLLING ARREST DATE), did
the police officer(s) search you, frisk you, or pat you down? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R

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ASK IF S5Q18a=1-20, D or R:
S5Q18c. Did the police officer(s) find any of the following items on or near you? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
(1)

Illegal weapons

(2)

Illegal drugs

(3)

Open containers of alcohol, such as beer or liquor

(4)

Stolen property

(5)

Other evidence of a crime - Specify ___________________ (S5Q18c_5_OTH)

(6)

NONE

(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S5Q18a=1-20, D or R:
S5Q18d. When you were arrested, were you handcuffed? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S5Q18a=1-20, D or R:
S5Q18e. (IF S5Q18d=1, DISPLAY “Aside from being handcuffed,”) Did the police officer(s) for any reason
use or threaten to use physical force against you, such as grabbing you or threatening to hit
you? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO - Skip to S5Q18i

BLIND D OR R - Skip to S5Q18i

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ASK IF S5Q18e=1:
S5Q18f. At the time of your arrest did the police officer(s)… ENTER ONE FOR EACH
INTERVIEWER: READ EACH ITEM BELOW AND PAUSE FOR RESPONSE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

S5Q18f_1.

___

Push or grab you?

S5Q18f_2.

___

Kick you or hit you with their hand or something held in their hand?

S5Q18f_3.

___

Unleash a police dog that bit you?

S5Q18f_4.

___

Spray you with a chemical or pepper spray?

S5Q18f_5.

___

Point a stun gun at you but not shoot?

S5Q18f_6.

___

Point a stun gun at you and shoot?

S5Q18f_7.

___

Point a firearm at you but not shoot?

S5Q18f_8.

___

Point a firearm at you and shoot?

S5Q18f_95.

___

Use some other form of physical force – Specify ______ (S5Q18f_OTH)?

BLIND D OR R
If all marked “2" D and or R, Go to S5Q18i; Else continue with S5Q18g
ASK IF ANY OF S5Q18f=1:
S5Q18g. Were you injured as a result of (INSERT RESPONSES TO S5Q18f)? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO - Skip to S5Q18i

BLIND D OR R -Skip to S5Q18i
ASK IF S5Q18g=1:
S5Q18h. Did your injuries include… ENTER ONE FOR EACH
INTERVIEWER: READ EACH ITEM BELOW AND PAUSE FOR RESPONSE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

S5Q18h_1. ___ Gunshot wound?
S5Q18h_2. ___ Broken bones or teeth knocked out?
S5Q18h_3. ___ Internal injuries?
S5Q18h_4. ___ Bruises, black eyes, cuts, scratches, sprains, or swelling
S5Q18h_5. ___ Any other injuries - Specify _______________ (S5Q18h_OTH)
BLIND D OR R
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ASK IF S5Q18a=1-20, D or R:
S5Q18i. At any time during the arrest, did you INTERVIEWER: READ EACH ITEM BELOW AND PAUSE FOR RESPONSE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

S5Q18i_1. ___ Argue with or disobey the police officer (s)?
S5Q18i_2. ___ Curse at, insult, or call the police officer(s) a name?
S5Q18i_3. ___ Say something threatening to the police officer(s)?
S5Q18i_4. ___ Resist being handcuffed or arrested?
S5Q18i_5. ___ Resist being searched or having the vehicle searched?
S5Q18i_6. ___ Try to escape by hiding, running away, or engaging in a high-speed chase?
S5Q18i_7. ___ Grab, hit, or fight with the police officer(s)?
S5Q18i_8. ___ Use a weapon to threaten the police officer(s)?
S5Q18i_9. ___ Use a weapon to assault the police officer(s)?
BLIND D OR R

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Section 6 – Criminal History
PROGRAMMER: IF AN OFFENSE ITEM IS BLANK, OR BLIND D OR R, AND IS REFERRED TO FOR A FILL, USE
“THE OFFENSE(S)” FOR FILLS IN ITEMS.
ASK ALL:
SECTION A: PRIOR ARRESTS AND CONVICTIONS
Arrests
These next questions are about your experience with crime and the juvenile and adult criminal justice
systems over your lifetime. When answering these questions, please think about your entire life and
include things that you may have already told me about.
COMPLETE FOR ALL:
FILL_6A.
If Storage item 2Q has a date insert “your arrest on (insert arrest date from Storage item 2QPrior arrest date”;
Else if Storage item 2Q is blank, insert “your arrest on (insert arrest date from Storage item 2DCurrent arrest date);
Else if Storage item 2D is also blank, insert “your most recent arrest”.
ASK ALL:
S6Q1a. Before (INSERT FILL_6A), how many times in your life have you been arrested for any offenses,
either as an adult or juvenile? Please include times when you may have been arrested but did
not go to court or were not convicted.
NUMBER OF TIMES: ______ (Range 0 – 999)
BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S6Q1a =1-999, D OR R:
S6Q1b. How old were you the first time you were arrested for a crime, either as an adult or juvenile?
____ YEARS OF AGE (Range 0-99)
BLIND D OR R
PROGRAMMER: IF NUMBER IS LESS THAN 8 OR GREATER THAN 65, DISPLAY “VERIFY ENTRY”
ASK IF S6Q1a =1-999, D OR R:
S6Q1c. Before (INSERT FILL_6A), had you ever been arrested for a violent offense? Violent offenses
include crimes like physical assault, robbery, manslaughter, murder, attempted murder,
extortion, stalking, sex offenses, or kidnapping. ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R

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ASK IF S6Q1a =1-999, D OR R:
S6Q1d. Before (INSERT FILL_6A), had you ever been arrested for a property offense? Property offenses
include crimes like burglary, larceny, theft, auto theft, bad checks, fraud, forgery, arson, or
possession of stolen goods. ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S6Q1a =1-999, D OR R:
S6Q1e. Before (INSERT FILL_6A), had you ever been arrested for a drug offense? Drug offenses include
crimes like possessing, selling, trafficking, importing, smuggling, or manufacturing illegal drugs
or drug paraphernalia. ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S6Q1a=1-999, D or R:
Probation
S6Q3a. Before (INSERT FILL_6A), how many times in your life have you been placed on probation by a
court, either as an adult or juvenile? Include any sentence by a court to both probation and a
correctional facility. (INCLUDE SHOCK PROBATION)

NUMBER OF TIMES: ______ (Range 0 – 999)
BLIND D OR R
If S6Q3a>0, mark “1” in Storage item 6C- Prior Probation
If 0, mark “2” in Storage Item 6c
If D or R, mark D or R in Storage Item 6c
All continue to S6Q4a
INTERVIEWER: INCLUDE BOTH JUVENILE AND ADULT PROBATION. PLEASE ONLY COUNT THOSE
TIMES WHEN YOU HAVE BEEN PLACED ON PROBATION IN THE PAST.

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ASK IF S6Q1a=1-999, D or R:
SECTION B: PRIOR INCARCERATIONS
Total number of incarcerations
FILL_6B
If Storage item 2I has a date insert “on (most recent prior admit date from Storage item 2IRecent admit date)”;
Else if Storage item 2I is blank, insert “on (insert recent admission date from Storage item 2ARecent admission date);
Else if Storage item 2A is also blank, insert “this time”.
S6Q4a. Before your admission (FILL_6B), had you ever been sentenced and served time in a jail, prison
or another correctional facility, either as an adult or juvenile? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO — Skip to S6Q10a

BLIND D OR R – Skip to S6Q10a
COMP_INSTR_6C.
If (2), (D) or (R) entered in S6Q4a, mark “2,” “D” or “R” in Storage item 6B – Prior incarcerations
and skip to S6Q10a (Restraining order). If (1) entered in S6Q4a, mark “1” in Storage item 6B –
Prior incarcerations and continue with S6Q4a1_1.
ASK IF S6Q4a=1:
S6Q4a1_1. Did you serve time in a juvenile facility? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S6Q4a=1:
S6Q4a1_2. Did you serve time in a county, city or, tribal jail? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R

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ASK IF S6Q4a=1:
S6Q4a1_3. Did you serve time in a State prison? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S6Q4a=1:
S6Q4a1_4. Did you serve time in a Federal prison? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
COMPLETE IF S6Q4a=1:
COMP_INSTR_6D.
If S6Q4a1_1 through S6Q4a1_4 =2, D or R, skip to S6Q10a. Else ask S6Q4b
ASK IF ANY OF S6Q4a1_1-4=1:
S6Q4b. When was the first time you were sentenced and served time in a correctional facility as an
adult or juvenile?
S6Q4b_1. MONTH:

____ (MM) (Range 1 – 12, blank)

S6Q4b_2. YEAR:

____ (YYYY) (Range 1930 – CURRENT YEAR, blank)

BLIND D OR R – Ask S6Q4b1
ASK IF ANY OF S6Q4a1_1-4=1 AND IF S6Q4b_1=BLANK, D, R:
S6Q4b1. What time of year was it? Was it winter, spring, summer, or fall the first time you were
sentenced and served time in a correctional facility?
(1) WINTER
(2) SPRING
(3) SUMMER
(4) FALL
BLIND D OR R

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ASK IF S6Q4a1_2=1:
Local (County and City) and Tribal Jail
S6Q6a. Before your admission (FILL_6B), how many times had you ever been sentenced and served time
in a county, city, or tribal jail?
____ NUMBER OF TIMES (Range 1 – 20)
BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S6Q6a=1-20:
S6Q6b. How old were you the first time you were sentenced and served time in a county, city, or tribal
jail to serve a sentence?
____ YEARS OF AGE (Range 0-99)
BLIND D OR R
PROGRAMMER: IF NUMBER IS LESS THAN 8 OR GREATER THAN 65, DISPLAY “VERIFY ENTRY”
ASK IF S6Q4a1_3=1 or S6Q4a1_4=1:
State or Federal Prison
S6Q7a. Before your admissions (FILL_6B), how many times had you ever been sentenced and served
time in a State or Federal prison?
____ NUMBER OF TIMES (Range 1 – 20)
BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S6Q7a=1-20:
S6Q7b. How old were you the first time you were sentenced and served time in a State or Federal
prison before your admissions (FILL_6B)?
____ YEARS OF AGE (Range 0-99)
PROGRAMMER: IF NUMBER IS LESS THAN 8 OR GREATER THAN 65, DISPLAY “VERIFY ENTRY”
BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S6Q4a1_3=1 or S6Q4a1_4=1:
SECTION C: PRIOR PAROLE
Parole
S6Q9a. Before your admission (FILL_6B), had you ever been placed on parole, either as a juvenile or an
adult, after serving time in a State or Federal prison? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES - Enter (1) "Yes" in Storage item 6F-Previous parole and ask S6Q9d.

(2)

NO - Enter (2), "No" in Storage item 6F-Previous parole and skip to S6Q10a
(Restraining order).

BLIND D OR R – Enter (D) or (R) in Storage item 6F-Previous parole and Skip to S6Q10a
(Restraining order).
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ASK IF S6Q9a=1:
S6Q9d. Before your admission (FILL_6B), had you ever been charged with violating the conditions of
your parole? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO - Skip to S6Q10a

BLIND D OR R - Skip to S6Q10a
ASK IF S6Q9d=1:
S6Q9e. Before your admission (FILL_6B), had your parole ever been revoked or taken away? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO - Skip to S6Q10a

BLIND D OR R - Skip to S6Q10a
ASK IF S6Q9e=1:
S6Q9f. What were the specific reasons that your parole was revoked or taken away? Any others? ENTER
ALL THAT APPLY
(1)

Arrest/conviction for new offense

(2)

Positive test for drug use

(3)

Possession of drug(s)

(4)

Failure to report for drug testing

(5)

Failure to report for alcohol or drug treatment

(6)

Failure to report for other counseling

(7)

Failure to report to probation/parole officer/absconded

(8)

Left jurisdiction without permission

(9)

Failure to secure or maintain employment

(10)

Failure to pay fines, restitution, or other financial obligations (e.g., child support)

(11)

Maintained contacts with other known offenders

(12)

Possession of gun(s)

(13)

Failure to maintain approved housing/residence

(14)

Failure to meet other conditions of supervision

(95)

Other - Specify _______________________ (S6Q9f_OTH)

(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

BLIND D OR R
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ASK ALL:
SECTION D: RESTRAINING ORDER
S6Q10a. Have you ever been under a restraining order? Sometimes this kind of order is called a peace
bond, a protective order, a no contact order, or a domestic restraining order. ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO – Skip to Section 7

BLIND D OR R – Skip to Section 7
ASK IF S6Q10a=1:
S6Q10b. Who was the person or persons who sought the restraining order or orders? SELECT ALL
(1)

Spouse

(2)

Ex-spouse

(3)

Parent/step-parent

(4)

Own child/stepchild

(5)

Brother/sister/step-brother/step-sister

(6)

Other relative

(7)

Boyfriend/girlfriend/dating partner/fiancé(e)

(8)

Ex-boyfriend/ex-girlfriend/ex-dating partner/ex- fiancé(e)

(9)

Friend/ex-friend

(10)

Roommate or boarder

(11)

Other non-relative

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S6Q10a=1:
S6Q10c. Have you ever been arrested or prosecuted for violating a restraining order? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R

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ASK IF S6Q10a=1:
S6Q10d. When you were admitted to jail (DISPLAY “ON (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2A – MOST RECENT
ADMISSION DATE” IF CONTAINS A DATE/ELSE DISPLAY “THIS TIME”), were you under a
restraining order? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO – Skip to Section 7

BLIND D OR R – Skip to Section 7
ASK IF S6Q10d=1:
S6Q10e. When you were admitted (DISPLAY “ON (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2A – MOST RECENT
ADMISSION DATE)” IF CONTAINS A DATE/ELSE DISPLAY “THIS TIME”), were you formally charged
with violating a restraining order? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R

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Section 7 – Socioeconomic Characteristics
ASK ALL:
S7Q1a. This group of questions concerns your education, employment, and income.
Before your admission (DISPLAY “ON (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2A – MOST RECENT ADMISSION
DATE)” IF CONTAINS A DATE/ELSE DISPLAY “THIS TIME”), what was the highest grade of school
that you had attended? ENTER ONE
(0) NEVER ATTENDED OR ATTENDED KINDERGARTEN ONLY - Skip to S7Q1c
ELEMENTARY

HIGH SCHOOL

COLLEGE

(1) FIRST

(9) NINTH

(13) FRESHMAN

(2) SECOND

(10) TENTH

(14) SOPHOMORE

(3) THIRD

(11) ELEVENTH

(15) JUNIOR

(4) FOURTH

(12) TWELFTH

(16) SENIOR

(5) FIFTH
(6) SIXTH

GRADUATE SCHOOL

(7) SEVENTH

(17) ONE YEAR

(8) EIGHTH

(18) TWO OR MORE YEARS

19) ATTENDED SCHOOL IN ANOTHER COUNTRY/SYSTEM THAT IS NOT COMPARABLE – Skip to
S7Q1c
BLIND D OR R- Skip to S7Q1c
ASK IF S7Q1a=1-18:
S7Q1b. Did you complete that year? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R – Skip to COMP_INSTR_7A
COMPLETE IF S7Q1a=1-18:
COMP_INSTR_7A.
See items S7Q1a and S7Q1b.
(1) If completed less than 12th grade (S7Q1a=1-11) OR (S7Q1a=12 and S7Q1b=2, D or R) OR
S7Q1a=0,19,D or R, ask S7Q1c.
(2) If completed 12th grade or more (S7Q1a=12 and S7Q1b=1 OR S7Q1a=13-18), skip to S7Q1d.

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ASK IF COMP_INSTR_7A=1:
S7Q1c. Do you have a GED, that is, a high school equivalency certificate? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES - Skip to S7Q1e

(2)

NO - Skip to S7Q2a

BLIND D OR R - Skip to S7Q2a
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_7A=2:
S7Q1d. Did you receive a GED or a high school diploma for finishing high school? ENTER ONE
(1)

GED

(2)

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - Skip to S7Q2a

BLIND D OR R - Skip to S7Q2a
ASK IF S7Q1c=1 OR S7Q1d=1:
S7Q1e. Did you earn your GED while serving time in a prison, jail, or other correctional facility? ENTER
ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK ALL:
S7Q2a. Before your admission to jail (DISPLAY “ON (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2A – MOST RECENT
ADMISSION DATE)” IF CONTAINS A DATE/ELSE DISPLAY “THIS TIME”) were you free at least one
year? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES - Skip to S7Q3a

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
(h)

Help - DISPLAY HELP SCREEN h_FREE

h_FREE.
Not incarcerated or jailed by any law enforcement agency (jail, detention center, prison,
reformatory, etc.).
If the inmate is on parole, probation, escape, bail, or other release, he/she is considered "free".

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ASK IF S7Q2a=2, D or R:
S7Q2b. How many months were you free before your admission to jail? ENTER ONE
NUMBER OF MONTHS: ___ (MM) (Range 1-11)
-or(0) LESS THAN 1 MONTH
BLIND D OR R
(h) Help - DISPLAY HELP SCREEN h_FREE
If S7Q2b=0, D or R, skip to S7Q4c, else ask S7Q3a
h_FREE.
Not incarcerated or jailed by any law enforcement agency (jail, detention center, prison,
reformatory, etc.). If the inmate is on parole, probation, escape, bail, or other release, he/she is
considered "free".
ASK IF S7Q2a=1 OR S7Q2b=1-11 (FREE AT LEAST A MONTH PRIOR TO INCARCERATION):
S7Q3a. Now I would like to ask you about jobs you may have worked before your incarceration.
Excluding any illegal activities, during the 30 days before admission to jail (DISPLAY “ON (INSERT
STORAGE ITEM 2A – MOST RECENT ADMISSION DATE)” IF CONTAINS A DATE/ELSE DISPLAY
“THIS TIME”), did you have a job or a business? Please only think about jobs or businesses you
worked at in the 30 days before you were admitted to jail (DISPLAY “ON (INSERT STORAGE ITEM
2A – MOST RECENT ADMISSION DATE)” IF CONTAINS A DATE/ELSE DISPLAY “THIS TIME”). ENTER
ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO - Skip to S7Q4a

BLIND D OR R - Skip to S7Q4a
ASK IF S7Q3a=1:
S7Q3a1. How many different jobs or businesses did you have? ENTER ONE
(1)

One

(2)

Two

(3)

Three

(4)

Four or more

(5)

NONE – Skip to S7Q4a

BLIND D OR R – Skip to S7Q4a
INTERVIEWER: If S7Q3a1 = 5, CONFIRM ANSWER AND, IF IT REMAINS THE SAME, CHANGE
RESPONSE TO S7Q3a TO (2) NO.

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ASK IF S7Q3a1=1-4:
S7Q3b. Was this full-time, part-time, or work done occasionally? [ENTER ONE IF S7Q3a1=1 / ENTER ALL
THAT APPLY IF S7Q3a1=2-4]
(1)

FULL-TIME

(2)

PART-TIME

(3)

WORK DONE OCCASIONALLY

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S7Q3a1=1-4:
S7Q3b1. What was your occupation then? (PROBE FOR SPECIFIC OCCUPATION)
SPECIFY: ______________________
BLIND D OR R
All skip to COMP_INSTR_7B
ASK IF S7Q3a=2, D or R OR S7Q3a1=5, D or R:
S7Q4a. In the 30 days before your admission to jail (DISPLAY “ON (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2A – MOST
RECENT ADMISSION DATE” IF CONTAINS A DATE/ELSE DISPLAY “THIS TIME”)) were you looking
for work? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES – Skip to S7Q4c

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R – Skip to 7Q4c

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ASK IF S7Q4a=2:
S7Q4b. What were the reasons you were not looking for work? Any other reasons? ENTER ALL THAT
APPLY (SHOW CARD)
(1)

NO SUITABLE WORK AVAILABLE

(2)

COULDN'T FIND ANY WORK

(3)

LACK OF NECESSARY SCHOOLING, TRAINING, SKILLS, OR EXPERIENCE

(4)

MEDICAL CONDITION, ILL HEALTH, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY

(5)

EMOTIONAL OR MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEM

(6)

EMPLOYERS THOUGHT YOU WERE TOO YOUNG

(7)

EMPLOYERS THOUGHT YOU WERE TOO OLD

(8)

CRIMINAL RECORD WAS A HANDICAP

(9)

FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES OR COULDN'T ARRANGE CHILD CARE

(10)

ON WELFARE OR OTHER PUBLIC ASSISTANCE

(11)

IN SCHOOL/SPECIAL PROGRAM

(12)

DIDN'T NEED JOB

(13)

DIDN'T WANT JOB

(14)

ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES

(15)

ON DRUGS/ALCOHOL

(16)

RETIRED

(95)

SOME OTHER REASON - SPECIFY ___________________________________
(S7Q4B_OTH)

(00)

NO SPECIFIC REASON - If (00) is selected (1) - (95) cannot be selected - display error
message

(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

BLIND D OR R

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ASK IF (S7Q3a=2, D or R) OR (S7Q3a1=5, D or R) OR (S7Q2b=0,D or R)
S7Q4c. Excluding any illegal activities or work done while in jail or prison, in what month and year did
you last work at a job or business? Please only think about jobs or businesses you worked at for
at least two weeks back to back before your admission to jail (DISPLAY “ON (INSERT STORAGE
ITEM 2A – MOST RECENT ADMISSION DATE)” IF CONTAINS A DATE/ELSE DISPLAY “THIS TIME”)?
MONTH:

____ (MM) (Range 1 – 12, blank)

YEAR:

____ (YYYY) (Range 1930 – CURRENT YEAR)

-or(0)

Never worked at all

(1)

Never worked two consecutive weeks (at least two weeks back to back)

BLIND D OR R
If precodes (0), (1), D, or R are selected, skip to COMP_INSTR_7B
Else go to S7Q4d.
ASK IF S7Q4c DOES NOT EQUAL 0, 1, D or R:
S7Q4d. Was this full time, part time, or occasional work? ENTER ONE
(1)

FULL TIME

(2)

PART TIME

(3)

OCCASIONAL

BLIND D OR R
COMPLETE FOR ALL:
COMP_INSTR_7B.
If S7Q2b=0, D or R skip to S7Q8a, else ask S7Q6a

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ASK IF S7Q2a=1 or S7Q2b=1-11 (FREE AT LEAST A MONTH PRIOR TO ADMISSION):
S7Q6a. Now I’m going to read you a list of places you may have lived during the 30 days prior to your
admission to jail (DISPLAY “ON (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2A – MOST RECENT ADMISSION DATE)”
IF CONTAINS A DATE/ELSE DISPLAY “THIS TIME”). At any time during those 30 days did you
live…ENTER ONE FOR EACH
S7Q6a1. In a house, apartment, or mobile home that you or your family
owned or rented?
S7Q6a2. In someone else’s house, apartment, or mobile home?
S7Q6a3. In transitional housing for former inmates, such as a halfway house?
S7Q6a4. In a residential treatment facility?
S7Q6a5. In a rooming house, hotel, or motel?
S7Q6a6. In a car, truck, or other motor vehicle?
S7Q6a7. In a homeless shelter, on the street, or in some outdoor location? –
Skip to S7Q6c
S7Q6a8. In a prison, jail, or some other type of correctional facility?
S7Q6a95. In some other place?

Yes
1

No
2

1
1
1
1
1
1

2
2
2
2
2
2

1
1

2
2

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S7Q6a7=2, D, or R:
S7Q6b. In the (IF S7Q2b < 12 MONTHS, INSERT VALUE IN S7Q2b, ELSE INSERT 12) months before your
admission (DISPLAY “ON (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2A – MOST RECENT ADMISSION DATE)” IF
CONTAINS A DATE/ELSE DISPLAY “THIS TIME”), had there been a time when you were homeless,
living on the street or in a shelter? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S7Q6a8 = 2, D, or R:
S7Q6c. In the (IF S7Q2b < 12 MONTHS, INSERT VALUE IN S7Q2b, ELSE INSERT 12) months before your
admission (DISPLAY “ON (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2A – MOST RECENT ADMISSION DATE)” IF
CONTAINS A DATE/ELSE DISPLAY “THIS TIME”), had you spent any time in a prison, jail, juvenile
or other correctional facility? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R

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COMPLETE IF S7Q2a=1 or S7Q2b=1-11 (FREE AT LEAST A MONTH PRIOR TO ADMISSION):
COMP_INSTR_7B1.
If S7Q6a 3, 4, 7, or 8=1 or S7Q6b=1, skip to S7Q8a.
ASK IF (S7Q2a=1 or S7Q2b=1-11) AND S7Q6a1, 2, 5, 6 or 95 = 1:
S7Q7a. Excluding yourself, how many people were you living with at the time of your admission to jail?
NUMBER OF PEOPLE: _____ (Range 0 – 15)
BLIND D OR R
If 0, D, or R, skip to S7Q8a.
ASK IF S7Q7a>0:
S7Q7e. And how were they related to you? Is that everyone? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
(1)

INMATE'S CHILD(REN)/STEPCHILD(REN) UNDER AGE 18

(2)

INMATE'S ADULT CHILD(REN)/STEPCHILD(REN)

(3)

SPOUSE

(4)

PARENT(S)/STEP-PARENT(S)

(5)

GRANDPARENT(S)

(6)

GRANDCHILD(REN)

(7)

BROTHER(S)/SISTER(S) OR STEPBROTHER(S)/STEPSISTER(S)

(8)

OTHER RELATIVE(S)

(9)

GIRLFRIEND

(10)

BOYFRIEND

(11)

CHILD(REN) UNDER AGE 18 UNRELATED TO INMATE

(12)

OTHER FRIEND(S)/NON-RELATIVE(S)

(13)

ROOMMATE OR BOARDER

(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

BLIND D OR R

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ASK ALL:
S7Q8a. Do you have any biological or legally adopted children? Do not include stepchildren unless they
are legally adopted. ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO – Skip to COMP_INSTR_7F1

BLIND D OR R – Skip to COMP_INSTR_7F1
ASK IF S7Q8a=1:
S7Q8b. How many biological or legally adopted children do you have?
INTERVIEWER: Do not include stepchildren unless they are legally adopted.
NUMBER OF CHILDREN: ____ (Range 1 – 20)
BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S7Q8b=1-20:
S7Q8c1. How old is your [first/second/third/etc.] child?
[LOOP THROUGH UNTIL ALL CHILDREN ARE REPORTED ON.]
INTERVIEWER: FOR MULTIPLE CHILDREN, ENCOURAGE RESPONDENT TO START WITH THE
OLDEST AND WORK DOWN FROM THERE. FOR CHILDREN UNDER AGE 1 CODE AS 0
AGE OF CHILD: ____ (Range 0 – 75)
BLIND D OR R
COMPLETE IF S7Q8b=1-20:
CALCULATED VARIABLE:
CREATE HASH_UNDER18
IF S7Q8C1 IS LESS THAN 18 OR IF ONLY ONE CHILD’S AGE IN S7Q8C1 IS LESS THAN 18, THEN
HASH_UNDER18=1
IF TWO CHILDREN’S AGES IN S7Q8C1 ARE LESS THAN 18, THEN HASH_UNDER18=2
IF THREE CHILDREN’S AGES IN S7Q8C1 ARE LESS THAN 18, THEN HASH_UNDER18=3
ETC…
IF 20 CHILDREN’S AGES IN S7Q8C1 ARE LESS THAN 18, THEN HASH_UNDER18=20
ELSE, HASH_UNDER18=0
IF HASH_UNDER18 = 1 OR MORE, ASK S7Q9a
IF HASH_UNDER18 = 0, SKIP TO S7Q10a.

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DEFINE HASH_UNDER18_FILL:
IF HASH_UNDER18 = 1 THEN HASH_UNDER18_FILL = EMPTY
IF HASH_UNDER18 = 2 – 20 THEN HASH_UNDER18_FILL = HASH_UNDER18
DEFINE CHILD_FILL1:
IF HASH_UNDER18 = 1 THEN CHILD_FILL1 = “CHILD WHO IS”
IF HASH_UNDER18 = 2 – 20 THEN CHILD_FILL1 = “CHILDREN WHO ARE”
DEFINE CHILD_FILL2:
IF HASH_UNDER18 = 1 THEN CHILD_FILL2 = “YOUR”
IF HASH_UNDER18 = 2 – 20 THEN CHILD_FILL2 = “ANY OF YOUR”
DEFINE CHILD_FILL3:
IF HASH_UNDER18 = 1 THEN CHILD_FILL3 = “CHILD WHO IS UNDER 18”
IF HASH_UNDER18 = 2 – 20 THEN CHILD_FILL3 = “CHILDREN WHO ARE UNDER 18”
DEFINE THIS_FILL1:
IF HASH_UNDER18 = 1 THEN THIS_FILL1 = “THIS”
IF HASH_UNDER18 = 2 – 20 THEN THIS_FILL1 = “ANY OF THESE”
DEFINE THIS_FILL2:
IF HASH_UNDER18 = 1 THEN THIS_FILL2 = “THIS”
IF HASH_UNDER18 = 2 – 20 THEN THIS_FILL2 = “THESE”
ASK IF HASH_UNDER18 = 1-20:
S7Q9a. Were you living with (INSERT THIS-FILL1) (INSERT #UNDER18_FILL) (INSERT CHILD_FILL3) just
before your admission to jail (DISPLAY “ON (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2A – MOST RECENT
ADMISSION DATE)” IF CONTAINS A DATE/ELSE DISPLAY “THIS TIME”)? ENTER ONE
INTERVIEWER: IF NEEDED, REMIND INMATE THAT THIS QUESTION IS ASKING ABOUT JUST
BEFORE THEY WERE ADMITTED to JAIL.
(1)

YES - Ask S7Q9b IF HASH_UNDER18 > 1, Else go to S7Q9d

(2)

NO - Skip to S7Q10a

BLIND D OR R - Skip to S7Q10a

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ASK IF S7Q9a=1 AND HASH_UNDER18>1:
S7Q9b. How many of these (INSERT HASH_UNDER18_FILL) children were you living with just before your
admission to jail (DISPLAY “ON (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2A – MOST RECENT ADMISSION DATE)”
IF CONTAINS A DATE/ELSE DISPLAY “THIS TIME”)?
INTERVIEWER: IF NEEDED, REMIND INMATE THAT THIS QUESTION IS ASKING ABOUT JUST
BEFORE THEY WERE ADMITTED. THIS DATE IS REFERRED TO AS ADMITTANCE DATE
THROUGHOUT THE SURVEY.
NUMBER: ____ (Range 1 – HASH_UNDER18)
BLIND D OR R
If S7Q9b > 1, ask S7Q9c
If S7Q9b = 1, D, or R, skip to S7Q9d
COMPLETE IF S7Q9b=1 or >1:
DEFINE CHILD_FILL4:
IF S7Q9a=1 OR S7Q9b = 1 THEN CHILD_FILL4 = “child”
IF S7Q9b = 2 OR MORE THEN CHILD_FILL4 = “children”
CREATE HASH_S7Q9b:
HASH_S7Q9b= S7Q8b Value – S7Q9b Value
DEFINE CHILD_FILL5:
IF HASH_S7Q9b = 1 THEN CHILD_FILL5 = “child that was”
IF HASH_S7Q9b = 2 OR MORE THEN CHILD_FILL5 = “children that were”
DEFINE IS_FILL:
IF S7Q9a=1 OR S7Q9b = 1 THEN IS_FILL = “is”
IF S7Q9b = 2 OR MORE THEN IS_FILL = “are”
ASK IF S7Q9b>1:
S7Q9c. How many of those (FILL WITH VALUE FROM S7Q9b) children that you lived with are currently
living together?
NUMBER: ____ (Range 0, 2 – S7Q9b VALUE)
BLIND D OR R

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ASK IF S7Q9a=1 OR S7Q9b=1 or >1, D or R:
S7Q9d. Who (INSERT IS_FILL) the (INSERT VALUE FROM S7Q9b IF >1) (INSERT CHILD_FILL4) you were
living with just before your admission to jail living with now? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
INTERVIEWER: IF NEEDED, REMIND INMATE THAT THIS QUESTION IS ASKING ABOUT JUST
BEFORE THEY WERE ADMITTED TO JAIL. THIS DATE IS REFERRED TO AS THE ADMISSION DATE
THROUGHOUT THE SURVEY.
(1)

Child’s mother / father (including step parents)

(2)

Child’s grandmother

(3)

Child’s grandfather

(4)

Other relatives

(5)

Your boyfriend / girlfriend / partner

(6)

Your friends

(7)

Friends of the child(ren)

(8)

Foster parent(s)/foster home

(9)

Incarcerated

(10)

Agency or institution (including mental health facility, group home, residential
treatment facility)

(11)

Child lives on own (includes school/college, military, monastery etc.)

(95)

Someone else – Specify: ____________ (S7Q9D_OTH)

(12)

Deceased

(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

BLIND D OR R

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ASK IF S7Q8b=1-20:
DEFINE CHILD_FILL6:
IF S7Q8b=1 THEN CHILD_FILL6 = “child”
IF S7Q8b = 2-20 THEN CHILD_FILL6 = “children”
S7Q10a. Since your admission to jail (DISPLAY “ON (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2A – MOST RECENT
ADMISSION DATE)” IF CONTAINS A DATE/ELSE DISPLAY “THIS TIME”), about how often have you
made or received calls from your biological or legally adopted (INSERT CHILD_FILL6)? Would you
say daily or almost daily, at least once a week, at least once a month, less than once a month, or
never? ENTER ONE
(1)

DAILY OR ALMOST DAILY

(2)

AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK

(3)

AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH

(4)

LESS THAN ONCE A MONTH

(5)

NEVER

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S7Q8b=1-20:
S7Q10b. And how often have you sent or received mail or email from your (INSERT CHILD_FILL6)? ENTER
ONE
(1)

Daily or almost daily,

(2)

At least once a week,

(3)

At least once a month,

(4)

Less than once a month, or

(5)

Never

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S7Q8b=1-20:
S7Q10c. And how often have you been personally visited by your (INSERT CHILD FIILL_6)? ENTER ONE
(1)

Daily or almost daily,

(2)

At least once a week,

(3)

At least once a month,

(4)

Less than once a month, or

(5)

Never

BLIND D OR R
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ASK IF HASH_UNDER18=1-20:
S7Q10d. Sometimes people have a legal agreement through a court or a child support agency that
specifies how much money a person has to pay for child support. At the time of your admission
to jail (DISPLAY “ON (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2A – MOST RECENT ADMISSION DATE)” IF
CONTAINS A DATE/ELSE DISPLAY “THIS TIME”), did you have a legal agreement to pay child
support for any of your biological or legally adopted children who were under the age of 18?
ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO - Skip to COMP_INSTR_7F1

BLIND D OR R – Skip to COMP_INSTR_7F1
ASK IF S7Q10d=1:
S7Q10e. Do you owe any back child support? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
COMPLETE FOR ALL:
COMP_INSTR_7F1.
If S7Q2b = 0 OR D OR R, skip to S7Q11g. Else ask S7Q11a
ASK IF S7Q2a=1 or S7Q2b=1-11 (FREE AT LEAST A MONTH PRIOR TO ADMISSION):
S7Q11a. In the 30 days before your admission to jail (DISPLAY “ON (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2A – MOST
RECENT ADMISSION DATE)” IF CONTAINS A DATE/ELSE DISPLAY “THIS TIME”), did you receive
any income from… ENTER ONE FOR EACH (SHOW CARD)
S7Q11a_1. Wages, salary, commissions, bonuses, or tips from a job? Please
do not include money earned from any illegal activities.
S7Q11a_2. Self-employment from your own business or farm?
S7Q11a_3. Social Security or Railroad Retirement?
S7Q11a_4. Supplemental Security Income or SSI?
S7Q11a_5. Any public assistance or welfare payments from the state or local
welfare office?
S7Q11a_6. Retirement, survivor, or disability pensions?
S7Q11a_7. Veteran’s Administration payments?
S7Q11a_8. Unemployment compensation?
S7Q11a_9. Child support or alimony?
S7Q11a_10. Disability benefits?
S7Q11a_11. Illegal activities such as theft or drug sales?
S7Q11a_95. Any other source of income?

Yes
1

No
2

1
1
1
1

2
2
2
2

1
1
1
1
1
1
1

2
2
2
2
2
2
2

BLIND D OR R
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COMPLETE IF S7Q2a=1 or S7Q2b=1-11 (FREE AT LEAST A MONTH PRIOR TO ADMISSION):
COMP_INSTR_7G.
(1) If at least one category in S7Q11a = 1, ask S7Q11b
(2) Else skip to S7Q11f
ASK IF ANY OF S7Q11a_1-11, _95=1:
S7Q11b. Think about all of the income you received during the 30 days before your admission to jail
(DISPLAY “ON (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2A – MOST RECENT ADMISSION DATE)” IF CONTAINS A
DATE/ELSE DISPLAY “THIS TIME”), including from any illegal activities. ENTER ONE (SHOW CARD)
Would you say the income you received in those 30 days was...
(1)

Less than $200,

(2)

$200 - $599,

(3)

$600 - $999,

(4)

$1000 -$1999,

(5)

$2000 - $4999, or

(6)

$5000 or more?

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF ANY OF S7Q11a_1-11, _95=1 AND S7Q7a=1-15:
S7Q11b1. Was your income in those 30 days at least half of the financial support for the household?
ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S7Q11a_11=1:
S7Q11c. How much of your total income during those 30 days came from illegal activity? Would you
say… ENTER ONE
(1)

All of it,

(2)

Most of it,

(3)

Some of it, or

(4)

Just a little of it?

BLIND D OR R

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COMPLETE IF S7Q2a=1 or S7Q2b=1-11 (FREE AT LEAST A MONTH PRIOR TO ADMISSION):
S7Q11f. During the 30 days before your admission to jail (DISPLAY “ON (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2A –
MOST RECENT ADMISSION DATE)” IF CONTAINS A DATE/ELSE DISPLAY “THIS TIME”), were you
covered by any of the following types of health insurance or health coverage plans? ENTER ONE
FOR EACH
INTERVIEWER: IF NEEDED, REMIND INMATE THAT THIS QUESTION IS ASKING ABOUT THE
30 DAYS BEFORE THEY WERE ADMITTED.
YES
S7Q11f_1. Insurance through a current employer or union of yours or
1
another family member?
S7Q11f_2. Insurance purchased directly from an insurance company by you
1
or another family member?
S7Q11f_3. Medicare, for people 65 and older, or people with certain
1
disabilities?
S7Q11f_4. Medicaid, Medical Assistance, or any kind of government1
assistance plan for those with low incomes or a disability?
S7Q11f_5. TRICARE or other military health care?
1
S7Q11f_6. VA? Please answer yes if you have ever used or enrolled in VA
1
healthcare.
S7Q11f_7. Indian Health Service?
1
S7Q11f_95. Any other type of health insurance or health coverage plan? If
1
S7Q11f_95=1, ask S7Q11f_OTH
S7Q11f_OTH. [ASK IF S7Q11f_OTH] Specify: ________________________________

NO
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

BLIND D OR R
ASK ALL:
S7Q11g. After you are released from jail, do you expect to be eligible for any health care benefits from
the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or VA such as treatment for physical or mental health
problems or treatment for drug or alcohol use? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R

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ASK ALL:
S7Q12a. When you were growing up, who did you live with most of the time? ENTER ONE
INTERVIEWER: IF MORE THAN ONE RELATIVE, SELECT CLOSEST BLOOD RELATIVE ONLY
(1)

Both parents (of which one could be a step-parent)

(2)

Mother

(3)

Father

(4)

Grandparents

(5)

Other relatives (include step-relations)

(6)

Friends

(7)

Foster homes - Skip to S7Q12d

(8)

Agency or institution (including religious institution) - Skip to S7Q12d

(95)

Someone else - Specify __________________________ (S7Q12a_OTH)

BLIND D OR R - Ask S7Q12b
ASK IF S7Q12a=1,2,3,4,5,6,9, D or R:
S7Q12b. Before you were 18, did you ever live in a foster home, agency or institution, even if it was only
for a short time? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO – Skip to S7Q12d

BLIND D OR R - Skip to S7Q12d
ASK IF S7Q12b=1:
S7Q12c. Was it a foster home, an agency or institution, or both? ENTER ONE
(1)

FOSTER HOME

(2)

AGENCY OR INSTITUTION

(3)

BOTH

(h)

Help - DISPLAY HELP SCREEN h_agency

h_agency.
Agency or Institution – Agency or institution includes mental health facility, group home, or
residential treatment facility.
BLIND D OR R

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ASK ALL:
S7Q12d. Before you were 18, did any of your parents or guardians ever receive welfare or public
assistance, for example, AFDC, TANF, SNAP, food stamps, Medicaid, or WIC? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK ALL:
S7Q12e. Before you were 18, did you ever live in public housing or publicly assisted housing, for
example, Section 8 housing? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK ALL:
S7Q15a. Now I would like to ask about your relatives (INSERT and girlfriend IF S7Q7e=9/and boyfriend IF
S7Q7e=10/and girlfriend or boyfriend IF S7Q7e=BOTH 9 AND 10) who may have been sentenced
to serve time in jail or prison. Please include step-relatives when answering.
Have any of the following people ever been sentenced to serve time in jail or prison?
S7Q15a_1. Your father?
S7Q15a_2. Your mother?
S7Q15a_3. Siblings?
S7Q15a_4. Spouses or partners?
S7Q15a_5. Children?
S7Q15a_6. INSERT Girlfriend IF S7Q7e=9/Boyfriend IF S7Q7e=10/Girlfriend or
boyfriend IF S7Q7e=BOTH 9 AND 10

YES
1
1
1
1
1
1

NO
2
2
2
2
2
2

BLIND D OR R

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Section 8 – Alcohol and Drug Use and Treatment
PROGRAMMER: IN QUESTIONS WHERE A CONTROLLING OFFENSES IS INSERTED, ASK QUESTIONS ONLY
IF THERE IS A CONTROLLING OFFENSE STORED IN STORAGE ITEM 2O. IN QUESTIONS WHERE A
CONTROLLING ARREST DATE IS INSERTED, ASK QUESTIONS ONLY IF THERE IS A CONTROLLING
ARREST DATE STORED IN STORAGE ITEM 2P.
ASK ALL:
S8Q1a. The next questions are about drinks of alcoholic beverages, such as beer, wine, brandy, and
mixed drinks. By a “drink,” we mean a can or bottle of beer, a glass of wine or a wine cooler, a
shot of liquor, or a mixed drink with liquor in it.
Have you ever, even once, had a drink of any type of alcoholic beverage? Please do not include
times when you only had a sip or two from a drink.
(1)

YES - Transcribe to Storage item 8A=1 and ask S8Q1b

(2)

NO - Transcribe to Storage item 8A=2 and skip to S8Q6a

BLIND D - Transcribe to Storage item 8A=1 and Continue with S8Q1b
BLIND R - Transcribe to Storage item 8A=2 and Skip to S8Q6a
ASK IF S8Q1a=1 or D:
S8Q1b. Think about the first time you had a drink of an alcoholic beverage. How old were you the first
time you had a drink of an alcoholic beverage? (Please do not include any time when you only
had a sip or two from a drink.)
____ AGE (Range 0-99)
PROGRAMMER: IF NUMBER IS LESS THAN 8 OR GREATER THAN 65, DISPLAY “VERIFY ENTRY”
BLIND D OR R
COMPLETE IF S8Q1a=1 or D:
COMP_INSTR_8A1.
(1) If Storage item 2B (detention status) = 06 (no offense) skip to Comp_Instr_8A4
(2) If Storage item 2B (detention status) = 01, 02, 03, 04 or 05, ask S8Q2a
(3) Else skip to COMP_INSTR_8A4

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ASK IF COMP_INSTR_8A1=2:
S8Q2a. Did you drink alcohol 6 or more days during the 12 months before your admission to jail
(DISPLAY “ON (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2A – MOST RECENT ADMISSION DATE)” IF CONTAINS A
DATE/ELSE DISPLAY “THIS TIME”)?
ENTER ONE
(1)

YES – Skip to COMP_INSTR_8A1a

(2)

NO – Skip to COMP_INSTR_8A4

BLIND D
BLIND R – Skip to COMP_INSTR_8A4
ASK IF S8Q2a=D:
S8Q2b. [IF S8Q2a=D] Did you drink any alcohol during the 12 months before your admission to jail
(DISPLAY “ON (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2A – MOST RECENT ADMISSION DATE)” IF CONTAINS A
DATE/ELSE DISPLAY “THIS TIME”)?
ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO – Skip to COMP_INSTR_8A4

BLIND D OR R – Skip to COMP_INSTR_8A4
COMPLETE IF COMP_INSTR_8A1=2 AND (S8Q2a=1 OR S8Q2b=1):
COMP_INSTR_8A1a.
(1) If Storage item 2B (detention status) = 05, skip to COMP_INSTR_8A4.
(2) Else if 2B Detention status= 01, 02, 03, or 04, ask S8Q3a.
(3) Else skip to COMP_INSTR_8A4.
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_8A1a=2 AND STORAGE ITEM 2O IS FILLED:
S8Q3a. Had you been drinking any alcohol at the time of the (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2O –
CONTROLLING OFFENSE) for which you are now in jail?
ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R

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COMPLETE IF S8Q1a=1 or D:
COMP_INSTR_8A4.
Does S8Q2a=1?
(1) Yes – Continue with S8Q4a
(2) No, D, or R - Skip to S8Q6a (Drug use)
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_8A4=1:
ALCOHOL ABUSE QUESTIONS
S8Q4a. Now I am going to ask you some questions about your use of alcohol. In the 12 months before
your admission to jail (DISPLAY “ON (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2A – MOST RECENT ADMISSION
DATE)” IF CONTAINS A DATE/ELSE DISPLAY “THIS TIME”)…
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_8A4=1:
S8Q4a_1. Were there many times when you ended up drinking alcohol in larger amounts or for a longer
time than you meant to? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_8A4=1:
S8Q4a_2a. Did you try to cut down or try to stop drinking alcohol? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S8Q4a_2a=1:
S8Q4a_2b. Some people who drink alcohol try to cut down or stop but find they can’t. Was there more
than one time in the 12 months before your admission to jail when you tried but were unable to cut
down or stop drinking alcohol?
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R

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ASK IF S8Q4a_2a=1, D or R:
S8Q4a_2c. In the 12 months before your admission to jail, did you often wish that you could cut down
or stop drinking alcohol?
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_8A4=1:
During the 12 months before your admission to jail, did you…
S8Q4a_3a. Spend a great deal of your time drinking alcohol, feeling its effects, or getting over the
effects of drinking? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK S8Q4a_3a=2, D, or R:
S8Q4a_3b. Spend a great deal of your time getting or trying to get alcohol?
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_8A4=1:
S8Q4a_4a. During the 12 months before your admission to jail, were there times when you wanted to
drink alcohol so badly that you couldn't think of anything else? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S8Q4a_4a=2, D, or R:
S8Q4a_4b. Were there times when you had a strong urge to drink alcohol?
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R

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ASK IF COMP_INSTR_8A4=1:
S8Q4a_5. Sometimes people who drink alcohol have serious problems at work, school, or home—such
as:
•
•
•
•
•

missing a lot of work or school
getting demoted, having your hours cut, or losing a job
not being able to get a job or keep a job
getting suspended, expelled, or dropping out of school
failing to take care of family

In the 12 months before your admission to jail, did you have any serious problems like these at
work, school, or home because of your alcohol use? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_8A4=1:
S8Q4a_6a. During the 12 months before your admission to jail, did you often have arguments or other
problems with family or friends that were caused or made worse by your alcohol use ? ENTER
ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S8Q4a_6a=1:
S8Q4a_6b. Did you continue to drink alcohol even though it often caused arguments or problems with
family or friends? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R

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ASK IF COMP_INSTR_8A4=1:
S8Q4a_7. This question is about important activities such as:
•
•
•
•

Spending time with friends and family
Attending special events at work or school
Participating in hobbies and sports
Attending religious services and events

During the 12 months before your admission to jail, did you give up or spend a lot less time
doing any of these types of important activities because of your alcohol use? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_8A4=1:
S8Q4a_8. During the 12 months before your admission to jail, did you repeatedly get into situations
where drinking alcohol increased your chances of getting physically hurt? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_8A4=1:
During the 12 months before your admission to jail, did you…
S8Q4a_9a. Have any long-lasting or repeated physical health problems that were caused or made worse
by drinking alcohol? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S8Q4a_9a=1:
S8Q4a_9b. Continue to drink alcohol even though it was causing long-lasting or repeated physical health
problems or making your physical health problems worse?
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R

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ASK IF S8Q4a_9b=2, D, or R OR S8Q4a_9a=2, D, or R:
S8Q4a_9c. Have any long-lasting or repeated problems with emotions or mental health that were
caused or made worse by drinking alcohol?
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S8Q4a_9c=1:
S8Q4a_9d. Continue to drink alcohol even though it was causing long-lasting or repeated problems with
your emotions or mental health or making your emotions or mental health worse?
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF (S8Q4a_9a=2,D, or R OR S8Q4a_9b=2,D, or R) AND (S8Q4a_9c=2,D, or R OR S8Q4a_9d=2, D, or R):
S8Q4a_9e. A blackout is a lack of memory. That is, you were awake, but you have no recall of the things
you did or that were done to you. During the past 12 months, did you repeatedly have blackouts
while drinking or after drinking alcohol?
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S8Q4a_9e=1:
S8Q4a_9f. Did you continue to drink alcohol even though drinking gave you repeated blackouts?
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_8A4=1:
During the 12 months before your admission to jail…
S8Q4a_10a. Did you need to drink a lot more alcohol than you used to in order to get the feeling you
want? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R

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ASK IF S8Q4a_10a =2, D, or R:
S8Q4a_10b. Did drinking the same amount of alcohol have much less effect on you than it used to?
ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_8A4=1:
S8Q4a_11. People may experience withdrawal symptoms when they drink less or stop drinking alcohol.
Withdrawal symptoms are stronger and last longer than a hangover. During the 12 months
before your admission to jail, did you have the 2 or more of these symptoms after you drank
less or stopped drinking alcohol for a while? (SHOW CARD)
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Sweating or feeling that your heart was beating fast
Having your hands tremble
Having trouble sleeping
Vomiting or having an upset stomach
Seeing, hearing, or feeling things that weren't really there
Feeling like you couldn't sit still
Feeling anxious
Having seizures or fits

(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_8A4=1:
S8Q4a_12. During the 12 months before your admission to jail, did you use alcohol or another drug to
get over or avoid having alcohol withdrawal symptoms? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R

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ASK ALL:
DRUG USE QUESTIONS
These next questions are about using drugs other than alcohol.
INTERVIEWER: FOR S8Q6a1 (MARIJUANA), PLEASE INCLUDE BOTH LEGAL AND ILLEGAL USE
S8Q6a. Have you ever, even once, used… ENTER ONE FOR EACH (SHOW CARD)
S8Q6a1. marijuana or hashish?
S8Q6a2. “crack”?
S8Q6a3. other forms of cocaine, including powder, free base, and coca
paste?
S8Q6a4. heroin?
S8Q6a6. PCP? PCP is also called “angel dust” or phencyclidine.
S8Q6a7. ecstasy, or ‘Molly’, also known as MDMA?
S8Q6a8. any other type of hallucinogen, including LSD, peyote, mescaline,
or psilocybin, found in mushrooms?
S8Q6a9. methamphetamine, also known as meth, ice, crystal meth, glass or
crank?
S8Q6a10. any inhalants – that is substances that people sniff or inhale for
kicks or to get high? These substances include: amyl nitrite, locker room
odorizers, cleaning fluid, gasoline, glue, nitrous oxide or “whip-its” , or spray
paints.

YES
1
1
1

NO
2
2
2

1
1
1
1

2
2
2
2

1

2

1

2

BLIND D OR R
ASK ALL:
S8Q6a5. The next question is about using prescription opioids, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives in
any way a doctor did not direct you to use them. This could include using it without a
prescription of your own; using it in greater amounts, more often, or longer than you were told
to take it; or using it in any other way a doctor did not direct you to use it.
Have you ever, even once, used any of the following in a way a doctor did not direct you to use
it… ENTER ONE FOR EACH (SHOW CARD)
S8Q6a5.1. fentanyl or carfentanil?
S8Q6a5.2. other opioids, such as oxycodone, dilaudid, buprenorphine,
Percocet, OxyContin, Methadone, or Vicodin?
S8Q6a5.3. “Speed,” “uppers,” amphetamines, or other stimulants, such as
Ritalin, Adderall, Vyvance or Dexedrine?
S8Q6a5.4. “Downers” or sedatives, such as GHB or Rohypnol (“roofies”)?
S8Q6a5.5. Anti-anxiety medications or tranquilizers, such as Xanax, Ativan,
Valium, or Flexeril?

YES
1
1

NO
2
2

1

2

1
1

2
2

BLIND D OR R

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ASK ALL:
S8Q6a11. Have you ever, even once, used any drug or other substance, besides those I’ve just asked
about, for kicks or to get high?
1

YES

2

NO – Skip to COMP_INSTR_8B

BLIND D OR R – Skip to COMP_INSTR_8B
S8Q6a11OTH. [IF S8Q6a11 = 1] What other drugs did you ever use for kicks or to get high? (Any
others?)
ENTER TEXT OF AT MOST 100 CHARACTERS
COMPLETE FOR ALL:
COMP_INSTR_8B.
Is "Yes" entered for any of S8Q6a1 through S8Q6a11?
(1) Yes - Mark "yes" in Storage item 8B and ask items S8Q6b through S8Q6c11OTH IN A LOOP
for each drug with a "yes" in S8Q6a1 through S8Q6a11. Use the appropriate drug fill in items
S8Q6b through S8Q6c11OTH from S8Q6a1 through 6a11. Should be order of drugs in
S8Q6a.
(2) No (i.e., all were answered No, D or R, or some combination) - Mark "no" in Storage item 8B
and skip to COMP_INSTR_8G.
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_8B=1:
S8Q6b. In the 12 months prior to admission, have you used … ENTER ONE FOR EACH
PROGRAMMER: THIS SCREEN SHOULD FILL WITH ONLY THOSE DRUGS THE R ENDORSED IN
S8Q6a1-10.
S8Q6b1. marijuana or hashish?
S8Q6b2. “crack”?
S8Q6b3. other forms of cocaine, including powder, free base, and coca
paste?
S8Q6b4. heroin?
S8Q6b6. PCP? PCP is also called “angel dust” or phencyclidine.
S8Q6b7. ecstasy, or ‘Molly’, also known as MDMA?
S8Q6b8. any other type of hallucinogen, including LSD, peyote, mescaline,
or psilocybin, found in mushrooms?
S8Q6b9. methamphetamine, also known as meth, ice, crystal meth, glass
or crank?
S8Q6b10. any inhalants – that is substances that people sniff or inhale for
kicks or to get high? These substances include: amyl nitrite, locker room
odorizers, cleaning fluid, gasoline, glue, nitrous oxide or “whip-its” , or
spray paints.

YES
1
1
1

NO
2
2
2

1
1
1
1

2
2
2
2

1

2

1

2

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BLIND D OR R
ASK IF ANY S8Q6a5=1:
S8Q6b5. The next question is about using prescription opioids, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives in
any way a doctor did not direct you to use them. This could include using it without a
prescription of your own; using it in greater amounts, more often, or longer than you were told
to take it; or using it in any other way a doctor did not direct you to use it.
In the 12 months prior to admission, have you ever, even once, used any of the following in a
way a doctor did not direct you to use it…
PROGRAMMER: THIS SCREEN SHOULD FILL WITH ONLY THOSE DRUGS THE R ENDORSED IN
S8Q6a5.1-5.5.
S8Q6b5.1. fentanyl or carfentanil?
S8Q6b5.2. other opioids, such as oxycodone, dilaudid, buprenorphine,
Percocet, OxyContin, Methadone, or Vicodin?
S8Q6b5.3. “Speed,” “uppers,” amphetamines, or other stimulants, such as
Ritalin, Adderall, Vyvance or Dexedrine?
S8Q6b5.4. “Downers” or sedatives, such as GHB or Rohypnol (“roofies”)?
S8Q6b5.5. Anti-anxiety medications or tranquilizers, such as Xanax, Ativan,
Valium, or Flexeril?

YES
1
1

NO
2
2

1

2

1
1

2
2

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S8Q6a11=1:
S8Q6b11

In the 12 months prior to your admission to jail, did you use any drug or other
substance, besides those I’ve just asked about, for kicks or to get high?
1

YES

2

NO – Skip to S8Q6c

BLIND D OR R – Skip to S8Q6c
S8Q6b11OTH

[IF S8Q6b11 = 1] What other drugs did you use for kicks or to get high in the 12
months prior to your admission to jail? (Any others?)
ENTER TEXT OF AT MOST 100 CHARACTERS

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ASK IF COMP_INSTR_8B=1 AND STORAGE ITEM 2B=01, 02, 03, or 04 AND STORAGE ITEM 2P IS FILLED:
S8Q6c. Now I would like for you to think about the 30 days before your arrest on (INSERT STORAGE
ITEM 2P – CONTROLLING ARREST DATE). During those 30 days did you use… ENTER ONE FOR
EACH
PROGRAMMER: THIS SCREEN SHOULD FILL WITH ONLY THOSE DRUGS THE R ENDORSED IN
S8Q6b1-10.
S8Q6c1. marijuana or hashish?
S8Q6c2. “crack”?
S8Q6c3. other forms of cocaine, including powder, free base, and coca
paste?
S8Q6c4. heroin?
S8Q6c6. PCP? (PCP is also called “angel dust” or phencyclidine.)
S8Q6c7. ecstasy or ‘Molly’, also known as MDMA?
S8Q6c8. any other type of hallucinogen, including LSD, peyote, mescaline,
or psilocybin, found in mushrooms?
S8Q6c9. methamphetamine, also known as meth, ice crystal, meth, glass or
crank?
S8Q6c10. inhalants - that is substances that people sniff or inhale for kicks
or to get high? (These include: amyl nitrite, locker room odorizers, cleaning
fluid, gasoline, glue, nitrous oxide or “whip-its”, or spray paints.)

YES
1
1
1

NO
2
2
2

1
1
1
1

2
2
2
2

1

2

1

2

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF ANY S8Q6b5=1:
S8Q6c5. In the 30 days before your arrest, have you ever, even once, used any of the following in a way
a doctor did not direct you to use it…
PROGRAMMER: THIS SCREEN SHOULD FILL WITH ONLY THOSE DRUGS THE R ENDORSED IN
S8Q6b5.1-5.5.
S8Q6c5.1. fentanyl or carfentanil?
S8Q6c5.2. other opioids, such as oxycodone, dilaudid, buprenorphine,
Percocet, OxyContin, Methadone, or Vicodin?
S8Q6c5.3. “Speed,” “uppers,” amphetamines, or other stimulants, such as
Ritalin, Adderall, Vyvance or Dexedrine?
S8Q6c5.4. “Downers” or sedatives, such as GHB or Rohypnol (“roofies”)?
S8Q6c5.5. Anti-anxiety medications or tranquilizers, such as Xanax, Ativan,
Valium, or Flexeril?

YES
1
1

NO
2
2

1

2

1
1

2
2

BLIND D OR R

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ASK IF S8Q6b11=1:
S8Q6c11

In the 30 days before your arrest, did you use any drug or other substance, besides
those I’ve just asked about, for kicks or to get high?
1

YES

2

NO – Skip to S8Q8b

BLIND D OR R – Skip to S8Q8b
S8Q6c11OTH

[IF S8Q6c11 = 1] What other drugs did you use for kicks or to get high in the 30 days
before your arrest? (Any others?)
ENTER TEXT OF AT MOST 100 CHARACTERS

ASK IF ANY OF S8Q6c=1 AND STORAGE ITEM 2O IS FILLED:
S8Q8b. Were you under the influence of any drugs at the time of the (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2O –
CONTROLLING OFFENSE) for which you are now in jail? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO – Skip to S8Q9a

BLIND D OR R – Skip to S8Q9a
ASK IF S8Q8b=1 AND STORAGE ITEM 2O IS FILLED:
S8Q8c. At the time of the offense were you under the influence of…
PROGRAMMER: THIS SCREEN SHOULD FILL WITH ONLY THOSE DRUGS THE R ENDORSED IN
S8Q6c1-10
S8Q8c1. marijuana or hashish?
S8Q8c2. “crack”?
S8Q8c3. any other form of cocaine,
(Including powder, free base, and coca paste?
S8Q8c4. heroin?
S8Q8c6. PCP? (PCP is also called “angel dust” or phencyclidine.)
S8Q8c7. ecstasy or ‘Molly’, also known as MDMA?
S8Q8c8. any other type of hallucinogen, including LSD, peyote, mescaline,
or psilocybin, found in mushrooms?
S8Q8c9. methamphetamine, also known as meth, ice crystal, meth, glass or
crank?
S8Q8c10. inhalants - that is, substances that people sniff or inhale for kicks
or to get high? (These include: amyl nitrite, locker room odorizers, cleaning
fluid, gasoline, glue, nitrous oxide or “whip-its”, or spray paints.)

YES
1
1
1

NO
2
2
2

1
1
1
1

2
2
2
2

1

2

1

2

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ASK IF ANY ITEMS OF S8Q6c5=1:
S8Q8c5. The next question is about using prescription opioids, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives in
any way a doctor did not direct you to use them. This could include using it without a
prescription of your own; using it in greater amounts, more often, or longer than you were told
to take it; or using it in any other way a doctor did not direct you to use it.
At the time of the offense were you under the influence of…
PROGRAMMER: THIS SCREEN SHOULD FILL WITH ONLY THOSE DRUGS THE R ENDORSED IN
S8Q6c5.1-5.5.
S8Q8c5.1. fentanyl or carfentanil?
S8Q8c5.2. other opioids, such as oxycodone, dilaudid, buprenorphine,
Percocet, OxyContin, Methadone, or Vicodin?
S8Q8c5.3. “Speed,” “uppers,” amphetamines, or other stimulants, such as
Ritalin, Adderall, Vyvance or Dexedrine?
S8Q8c5.4. “Downers” or sedatives, such as GHB or Rohypnol (“roofies”)?
S8Q8c5.5. Anti-anxiety medications or tranquilizers, such as Xanax, Ativan,
Valium, or Flexeril?

YES
1
1

NO
2
2

1

2

1
1

2
2

BLIND D OR R
S8Q8c11.

At the time of the offense, were you using any drug or other substance, besides those
I’ve just asked about, for kicks or to get high?
1

YES

2

NO – Skip to S8Q10a

BLIND D OR R – Skip to S8Q10a
S8Q8c11OTH. [IF S8Q8c11 = 1] What other drugs did you use for kicks or to get high at the time of the
offense? (Any others?)
ENTER TEXT OF AT MOST 100 CHARACTERS
LIFE EXPERIENCES WITH DRUG USE
ASK IF ANY OF S8Q6a=1:
S8Q10a. Have you ever, even once, used a needle to inject any drug that was not prescribed for you?
ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO – Skip to S8Q10c

BLIND D OR R – Skip to S8Q10c

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ASK IF S8Q10a=1:
S8Q10b. Have you ever used a needle that you knew or suspected someone else had used before?
ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF ANY OF S8Q6a1-11= 1:
S8Q10c. You said that you have used (INSERT ALL DRUG NAMES WITH "YES" RESPONSE IN S8Q6a1 – 11).
How old were you the first time you used any of these drugs?
____ YEARS OF AGE (Range 0 – 99)
BLIND D OR R
PROGRAMMER: IF NUMBER IS LESS THAN 8 OR GREATER THAN 65, DISPLAY “VERIFY ENTRY”
SHOW IF COMP_INSTR_8B=1:
S8Q11b. During the 12 months before your admission to jail…
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_8B =1:
S8Q11b1. Were there many times when you ended up using drugs in larger amounts or for a longer
time than you meant to? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_8B =1:
S8Q11b2_1. Did you try to cut down or try to stop using drugs? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S8Q11b2_1 =1:
S8Q11b2_2. Some people who use drugs try to cut down or stop but find they can’t. Was there more
than one time in the 12 months before your admission to jail when you tried but were unable to cut
down or stop using drugs?
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
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ASK IF S8Q11b2_1 =2, D, or R:
S8Q11b2_3. In the 12 months before your admission to jail, did you often wish that you could cut down
or stop using drugs?
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_8B =1:
During the 12 months before your admission to jail, did you…
S8Q11b3_1. Spend a great deal of your time using drugs, feeling its effects, or getting over the effects
of the drugs? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S8Q11b3_1 =2, D, or R:
S8Q11b3_2. Spend a great deal of your time getting or trying to get drugs?
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_8B =1:
S8Q11b4_1. During the 12 months before your admission to jail, were there times when you wanted to
use drugs so badly you couldn't think of anything else? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S8Q11b4_1 =2, D, or R:
S8Q11b4_2. Were there times when you had a strong urge to use drugs?
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R

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ASK IF COMP_INSTR_8B =1:
S8Q11b5. Sometimes people who use drugs have serious problems at work, school, or home—such as:
•
•
•
•
•

missing a lot of work or school
getting demoted, having your hours cut, or losing a job
not being able to get a job or keep a job
getting suspended, expelled, or dropping out of school
failing to take care of family

In the 12 months before your admission to jail, did you have any serious problems like these at
work, school, or home because of your drug use?
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_8B =1:
S8Q11b6_1. During the 12 months before your admission to jail, did you often have arguments or other
problems with family or friends that were caused or made worse by your drug use?
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S8Q11b6_1 =1:
S8Q11b6_2. Did you continue to use drugs even though it often caused arguments or problems with
family or friends?
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_8B =1:
S8Q11b7. This question is about important activities such as spending time with friends and family,
attending special events at work or school, participating in hobbies and sports, and attending
religious services and events.
During the 12 months before your admissions to jail, did you give up or spend a lot less time
doing any of these types of important activities because of your drug use? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R

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ASK IF COMP_INSTR_8B =1:
S8Q11b8. During the 12 months before your admissions to jail, did you repeatedly get into situations
where using drugs increased your chances of getting physically hurt? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_8B =1:
During the 12 months before your admission to jail, did you…
S8Q11b9_1. Have any long-lasting or repeated physical health problems that were caused or made
worse by using drugs? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S8Q11b9_1 =1:
S8Q11b9_2. Continue to use drugs even though it was causing long-lasting or repeated physical health
problems or making your physical health problems worse? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S8Q11b9_1 =2, D, or R OR S8Q11b9_2=2, D, or R:
S8Q11b9_3. Have any long-lasting or repeated problems with emotions or mental health that were
caused or made worse by using drugs? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S8Q11b9_3=1:
S8Q11b9_4. Continue to use drugs even though it was causing long-lasting or repeated problems with
your emotions or mental health or making your emotions or mental health worse? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R

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ASK IF COMP_INSTR_8B =1:
During the 12 months before your admission to jail …
S8Q11b10_1. Did you need to use a lot more drugs than you used to in order to get the feeling you
want? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S8Q11b10_1 =2, D, or R:
S8Q11b10_2. Did using the same amount of drugs have much less effect on you than it used to? ENTER
ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_8B =1:
S8Q11b11. People may experience withdrawal symptoms when they use less or stop using drugs.
During the 12 months before your admission to jail, did you have 2 or more of these symptoms after
using less or stopped using drugs? (SHOW CARD)
•
•
•
•

Having trouble sleeping or sleeping more than you normally do
Feeling either very slowed down or like you couldn’t sit still
Feeling anxious
Being physically sick, such as having cramps, diarrhea, a fever, or feeling nauseous

(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_8B =1:
S8Q11b12. During the 12 months before your admission to jail, did you use a different drug to get over
or avoid having withdrawal symptoms from another drug?
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R

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COMPLETE FOR ALL:
COMP_INSTR_8G.
Refer to Storage item 8A (used Alcohol) and Storage item 8B (used drugs). Are BOTH items
marked "No"?
(1) Both items marked “No” – Skip to S9Q1a (next section)
(2) At least one item marked “Yes” - ask S8Q12a.
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_8G=2:
S8Q12a. These next questions deal with treatment for alcohol and drug problems, not including
cigarettes. Please report treatment or counseling designed to help you cut down or stop your
alcohol or drug use. Please include detoxification, overdose reversal medication, and any other
treatment for medical problems associated with your alcohol or drug use.
Have you ever received treatment or counseling for your use of alcohol or any drug, not
counting cigarettes? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO – Skip to S9Q1a

BLIND D OR R – Skip to S9Q1a
ASK IF S8Q12a=1:
S8Q12a1. Was the treatment or counseling you received for alcohol use only, drug use only, or both
alcohol and drug use? ENTER ONE
(1)

ALCOHOL

(2)

DRUG

(3)

BOTH ALCOHOL AND DRUG

BLIND D OR R
DEFINE TREAT_FILL:
If S8Q12a1 = 1 then TREAT_FILL = “alcohol use”
IF S8Q12a1 = 2 then TREAT_FILL = “drug use”
Else TREAT_FILL = “alcohol or drug use”

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ASK IF S8Q12a1=1 OR 3:
S8Q12b. Treatment or counseling for [TREAT_FILL = alcohol] can be provided in a variety of ways. Have
you ever received any treatment or counseling from… ENTER ONE FOR EACH
S8Q12b1. an alcohol detoxification unit where you spent up to 72 hours to
dry out?
S8Q12b2. an alcohol program in which you lived in a special facility or unit?
S8Q12b3. alcohol counseling sessions with a trained professional while NOT
living in a special facility or unit?
S8Q12b4. a self-help group or peer group counseling for alcohol use, such as
Alcoholics Anonymous?
S8Q12b5. an education or awareness program explaining problems with
alcohol?
S8Q12b6. a maintenance drug to lessen the effects of alcohol or make you
sick, such as Antabuse, naltrexone (Vivitrol), ondansetrom, disulfiram, or
acamprosate?
S8Q12b95. some other treatment or counseling program for alcohol?

YES
1

NO
2

1
1

2
2

1

2

1

2

1

2

1

2

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S8Q12a1=2 OR 3:
S8Q12b.d. Treatment or counseling for [TREAT_FILL = drug use] can be provided in a variety of ways.
Have you ever received any treatment or counseling from… ENTER ONE FOR EACH
S8Q12b1d. a drug detoxification unit where you spent up to 72 hours to dry
out?
S8Q12b2d. an drug program in which you lived in a special facility or unit?
S8Q12b3d. drug counseling sessions with a trained professional while NOT
living in a special facility or unit?
S8Q12b4d. a self-help group or peer group counseling for drug use, such as
Cocaine Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous?
S8Q12b5d. an education or awareness program explaining problems with
drugs?
S8Q12b6d. a maintenance drug to cut your high or make you sick, such as
methadone, buprenorphine (Suboxone), or naltrexone (Vivitrol)?
S8Q12b95d. some other treatment or counseling program for drug use?

YES
1

NO
2

1
1

2
2

1

2

1

2

1

2

1

2

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S8Q12a1= 2 or 3
S8Q7g1. Have you ever been administered an overdose reversal medication (e.g. Narcan or naloxone)?
ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO
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BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S8Q12a=1:
S8Q12c. Have you received any kind of treatment or counseling for your use of alcohol or any drug...
ENTER ONE FOR EACH
S8Q12c1. since your admission to jail (DISPLAY “ON (INSERT STORAGE ITEM
2A – MOST RECENT ADMISSION DATE)” IF CONTAINS A DATE/ELSE DISPLAY
“THIS TIME”)?
S8Q12c2. while you were previously incarcerated in a prison, jail, or some
other type of correctional facility?
S8Q12c3. while on probation or parole?
S8Q12c4. while living in the community and not on probation or parole?

YES
1

NO
2

1

2

1
1

2
2

BLIND D OR R
COMPLETE IF S8Q12a=1:
COMP_INSTR_8F.
(1) If S8Q12c1 = 1 AND at least one of S8Q12b=1 ask S8Q12d
(2) If S8Q12c1 = 1 AND at least one of S8Q12b.d=1, ask S8Q12d.d
(3) Else, skip to COMP_INSTR_8J
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_8F=1:
S8Q12d. Since your admission to jail (DISPLAY “ON (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2A – MOST RECENT
ADMISSION DATE)” IF CONTAINS A DATE/ELSE DISPLAY “THIS TIME”), did you receive any
treatment or counseling for alcohol use from… ENTER ONE FOR EACH
S8Q12d1. [IF S8Q12b1= 1] an alcohol detoxification unit where you spent up
to 72 hours to dry out?
S8Q12d2. [IF S8Q12b2= 1] an alcohol program in which you lived in a special
facility or unit?
S8Q12d3. [IF S8Q12b3= 1] alcohol use counseling sessions with a trained
professional while NOT living in a special facility or unit?
S8Q12d4. [IF S8Q12b4= 1] a self-help group or peer group counseling for
alcohol use, such as Alcoholics Anonymous?
S8Q12d5. [IF S8Q12b5= 1] an education or awareness program explaining
problems with alcohol?
S8Q12d6. [IF S8Q12b6= 1] a maintenance drug to lessen the effects of
alcohol or make you sick, such as Antabuse, naltrexone (Vivitrol),
ondansetrom, disulfiram, or acamprosate?
S8Q12d95. [IF S8Q12b95= 1] some other treatment or counseling program
for alcohol use?

YES
1

NO
2

1

2

1

2

1

2

1

2

1

2

1

2

BLIND D OR R
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ASK IF COMP_INSTR_8F=2:
S8Q12d.d Since your admission to jail (DISPLAY “ON (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2A – MOST RECENT
ADMISSION DATE)” IF CONTAINS A DATE/ELSE DISPLAY “THIS TIME”), did you receive any
treatment or counseling for drug use from… ENTER ONE FOR EACH
S8Q12d1d. [IF S8Q12b1d= 1] a drug detoxification unit where you spent up
to 72 hours to dry out?
S8Q12d2d. [IF S8Q12b2d= 1] a drug program in which you lived in a special
facility or unit?
S8Q12d3d. [IF S8Q12b3d= 1] drug use counseling sessions with a trained
professional while NOT living in a special facility or unit?
S8Q12d4d. [IF S8Q12b4d= 1] a self-help group or peer group counseling for
drug use, such as Cocaine Anonymous, or Narcotics Anonymous?
S8Q12d5d. [IF S8Q12b5d= 1] an education or awareness program explaining
problems with drugs?
S8Q12d6d. [IF S8Q12b6d= 1] a maintenance drug to cut your high or make
you sick, such as methadone, buprenorphine (Suboxone), or naltrexone
(Vivitrol)?
S8Q12d95d. [IF S8Q12b95d= 1] some other treatment or counseling program
for drug use?

YES
1

NO
2

1

2

1

2

1

2

1

2

1

2

1

2

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S8Q7g1=1:
S8Q7g2. Since your admission to jail (DISPLAY “ON (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2A – MOST RECENT
ADMISSION DATE)” IF CONTAINS A DATE/ELSE DISPLAY “THIS TIME”), have you been
administered a drug overdose reversal medication (e.g. Narcan or naloxone)? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S8Q12c1=1:
S8Q12e. Was the treatment or counseling received at the jail for alcohol use only, drug use only, or both
alcohol and drug use? ENTER ONE
(1)

ALCOHOL USE ONLY

(2)

DRUG USE ONLY

(3)

BOTH ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE

BLIND D OR R

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Section 9 – Medical Conditions, Mental Health, And Disabilities
PROGRAMMER: IN QUESTIONS WHERE A CONTROLLING OFFENSES IS INSERTED, ASK QUESTIONS ONLY
IF THERE IS A CONTROLLING OFFENSE STORED IN STORAGE ITEM 2O. IN QUESTIONS WHERE A
CONTROLLING ARREST DATE IS INSERTED, ASK QUESTIONS ONLY IF THERE IS A CONTROLLING ARREST
DATE STORED IN STORAGE ITEM 2P.
SECTION A: PHYSICAL HEALTH AND MEDICAL CONDITIONS
ASK ALL:
These questions deal with your health and any health care you may have received.
S9Q1a. When you were admitted to this jail, did a staff person… ENTER ONE FOR EACH
S9Q1a1. check to see if you were sick, injured, drunk, or high?
S9Q1a2. ask you any questions about your health or medical history?
S9Q1a3. ask if you had ever thought about or tried to commit suicide?

YES
1
1
1

NO
2
2
2

BLIND D OR R
ASK ALL:
S9Q1b. Since you were admitted to this jail, have you seen a doctor, nurse, or other health care
provider? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK ALL:
S9Q1c. Since you were admitted to this jail, have you seen a doctor, nurse, or other health care provider
outside the jail, for example in a community hospital, doctor’s office, or clinic? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK ALL:
S9Q2a. The next questions are about medical tests you may have had since you were admitted to this
jail.
Since you were admitted to this jail, has anyone pricked your skin to test you for tuberculosis, or
TB? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO – Skip to S9Q2c

BLIND D OR R – Skip to S9Q2c
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ASK IF S9Q2a=1:
S9Q2b. What was the result of the tuberculosis (TB) test you had? ENTER ONE
(1)

Positive – you have tuberculosis (TB) – Skip to S9Q3b if S1Q1a=2 or S9Q4a if S1Q1a=1

(2)

Negative – you do not have tuberculosis (TB)

(3)

Results are not available yet

(4)

Was never told the result

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S9Q2a=2, D or R OR S9Q2b=2, 3, 4, D, or R:
S9Q2c. Has a doctor, nurse, or other health care provider ever told you that you have tuberculosis, or
TB? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S1Q1a=2 and S1Q9a=2 or D or R:
S9Q3b. When you were admitted to jail (DISPLAY “ON (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2A – MOST RECENT
ADMISSION DATE)” IF CONTAINS A DATE/ELSE DISPLAY “THIS TIME”), were you pregnant?
ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO - Skip to S9Q4a

BLIND D OR R - Skip to S9Q4a
ASK IF S9Q3b=1:
S9Q3c. Since your admission to jail, have you received an obstetric examination, an examination of you
and the baby before it was born? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S9Q3b=1:
S9Q3d. Have you received any other care, such as instructions on child care, exercises, a special diet,
medication, or special testing from a doctor, nurse, or other medical person? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
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ASK ALL:
S9Q4a. Since you were admitted to this jail, have you had your blood tested for any reason? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO – Skip to S9Q4d

BLIND D OR R – Skip to S9Q4d
ASK IF S9Q4a=1:
S9Q4b. Since you were admitted to this jail, have you had your blood tested for HIV – the virus that
causes AIDS? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO – Skip to S9Q4d

Blind D or R – Skip to S9Q4d
ASK IF S9Q4b=1:
S9Q4c. What was the result of the most recent HIV test you had? ENTER ONE
(1)

Positive, you are infected with HIV – the virus that causes AIDS – Skip to S9Q6a

(2)

Negative, you are not infected with HIV – the virus that causes AIDS – Skip to S9Q6a

(3)

Your results are not available yet – Skip to S9Q6a

(4)

You were never told the result – Skip to S9Q6a

BLIND D OR R – Skip to S9Q6a
ASK IF S9Q4a=2,D or R OR S9Q4b=2, D or R:
S9Q4d. Have you ever been tested for HIV – the virus that causes AIDS? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO – Skip to S9Q6a

BLIND D OR R – Skip to S9Q6a
ASK IF S9Q4d=1:
S9Q4e. What was the result of the most recent HIV test you had? ENTER ONE
(1)

Positive, you are infected with HIV – the virus that causes AIDS

(2)

Negative, you are not infected with HIV – the virus that causes AIDS

(3)

Your results are not available yet

(4)

You were never told the result

BLIND D OR R

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ASK IF S9Q4c=1 OR S9Q4e=1:
S9Q4f. Are you currently taking any medicine or receiving treatment for HIV – the virus that causes
AIDS? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK ALL:
S9Q6a. These next questions are about specific medical problems you may have had in the past or have
currently.
Has a doctor, nurse, or other health care provider ever told you that you had… ENTER ONE
FOR EACH
S9Q6a1. any type of cancer?
S9Q6a2. high blood pressure or hypertension?
S9Q6a3. a stroke?
S9Q6a4.
IF S1Q1a=2 and S1Q9a=2 or D or R: diabetes, high blood sugar, or sugar
diabetes that was not due to being pregnant?
ELSE: diabetes, high blood sugar, or sugar diabetes?
S9Q6a5. heart disease, including a heart attack, coronary heart disease,
angina, congestive heart failure or other heart problems?
S9Q6a6. a problem with your kidneys?
S9Q6a7. some form of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, or
fibromyalgia?
S9Q6a8. asthma?
S9Q6a9. cirrhosis of the liver?
S9Q6a10. a traumatic brain injury?

YES
1
1
1
1

NO
2
2
2
2

1

2

1
1

2
2

1
1
1

2
2
2

BLIND D OR R – Skip to S9Q6e
ASK IF ANY OF S9Q6a=1:
S9Q6b. Has a doctor, nurse, or other health care provider told you that you currently have… ENTER ONE
FOR EACH
PROGRAMMER: FILL WITH ONLY THOSE DISEASES THE R ENDORSED IN S9Q6a.
S9Q6b1. [If S9Q6a1=1] any type of cancer?
S9Q6b2. [IF S9Q6a2 = 1] high blood pressure or hypertension?
S9Q6b3. [IF S9Q6a3 = 1] problems caused by a stroke?
S9Q6b4. [IF S9Q6a4 = 1] diabetes, high blood sugar, or sugar diabetes?
S9Q6b5. [IF S9Q6a5 = 1] heart disease, including a heart attack, coronary
heart disease, angina, congestive heart failure or other heart problems?

YES
1
1
1
1
1

NO
2
2
2
2
2

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S9Q6b6. [IF S9Q6a6 = 1] a problem with your kidneys?
S9Q6b7. [IF S9Q6a7 = 1] arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, or
fibromyalgia?
S9Q6b8. [IF S9Q6a8 = 1] asthma?
S9Q6b9. [IF S9Q6a9 = 1] cirrhosis of the liver?
S9Q6b10. [IF S9Q6a10 = 1] problems caused by a traumatic brain injury?

1
1

2
2

1
1
1

2
2
2

YES
1
1
1
1
1

NO
2
2
2
2
2

1
1

2
2

1
1
1

2
2
2

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF ANY OF S9Q6a=1:
S9Q6c. Are you currently taking prescription medicine… ENTER ONE FOR EACH
PROGRAMMER: FILL WITH ONLY THOSE DISEASES THE R ENDORSED IN S9Q6a.
S9Q6c1. [If S9Q6a1=1] for any type of cancer?
S9Q6c2. [If S9Q6a2=1] for high blood pressure or hypertension?
S9Q6c3. [If S9Q6a3=1] to prevent a stroke?
S9Q6c4. [If S9Q6a4=1] for diabetes, high blood sugar, or sugar diabetes?
S9Q6c5. [If S9Q6a5=1] for heart disease, including a heart attack, coronary
heart disease, angina, congestive heart failure or other heart problems?
S9Q6c6. [If S9Q6a6=1] for a problem with your kidneys?
S9Q6c7. [If S9Q6a7=1] for any form of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout,
lupus, or fibromyalgia?
S9Q6c8. [If S9Q6a8=1] for asthma?
S9Q6c9. [If S9Q6a9=1] for cirrhosis of the liver?
S9Q6c10. [If S9Q6a10=1] for a traumatic brain injury?
BLIND D OR R
ASK IF ANY OF S9Q6a=1:
S9Q6d. Are you currently receiving any medical treatment other than prescription medication…
ENTER ONE FOR EACH
PROGRAMMER: FILL WITH ONLY THOSE DISEASES THE R ENDORSED IN S9Q6a.
S9Q6d1. [If S9Q6a1=1] for any type of cancer?
S9Q6d2. [If S9Q6a2=1] for high blood pressure or hypertension?
S9Q6d3. [If S9Q6a3=1] to prevent a stroke?
S9Q6d4. [If S9Q6a4=1] for diabetes, high blood sugar, or sugar diabetes?
S9Q6d5. [If S9Q6a5=1] for heart disease, including a heart attack, coronary
heart disease, angina, congestive heart failure or other heart problems?
S9Q6d6. [If S9Q6a6=1] for a problem with your kidneys?
S9Q6d7. [If S9Q6a7=1] for any form of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout,
lupus, or fibromyalgia?
S9Q6d8. [If S9Q6a8=1] for asthma?
S9Q6d9. [If S9Q6a9=1] for cirrhosis of the liver?

YES
1
1
1
1
1

NO
2
2
2
2
2

1
1

2
2

1
1

2
2

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S9Q6d10. [If S9Q6a10=1] for a traumatic brain injury?

1

2

BLIND D OR R

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ASK ALL:
S9Q6e. Since you were admitted to this jail, have you been tested for Hepatitis C? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO – Skip to S9Q6e4

BLIND D OR R – Skip to S9Q6e4
ASK IF S9Q6e=1:
S9Q6e1. Since you were admitted to this jail, have you tested positive for Hepatitis C? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO – Skip to S9Q6e4

BLIND D OR R – Skip to S9Q6e4
ASK IF S9Q6e1=1:
S9Q6e2. Since you were admitted to this jail, have you taken any medicine or received treatment for
Hepatitis C? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO – Skip to S9Q6f

BLIND D OR R – Skip to S9Q6f
ASK IF S9Q6e2=1:
S9Q6e3. Are you currently taking any medicine or receiving treatment for Hepatitis C? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
All skip to S9Q6f
ASK IF S9Q6e=2, D or R OR S9Q6e1=2, D or R:
S9Q6e4. Has a doctor, nurse, or other health care provider ever told you that you have Hepatitis C?
ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R

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ASK ALL:
S9Q6f. Has a doctor, nurse, or other health care provider ever told you that you had Hepatitis B? ENTER
ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK ALL:
S9Q6g. Has a doctor, nurse, or other health care provider ever told you that you had any sexually
transmitted disease other than HIV, or Hepatitis B or C? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK ALL:
S9Q7a. These next questions are about smoking cigarettes. Have you smoked at least 100 cigarettes in
your entire life (that is, about 5 packs)? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO – Skip to S9Q8a

BLIND D OR R – Skip to S9Q8a
ASK IF S9Q7a=1:
S9Q7b. How old were you when you first started smoking cigarettes fairly regularly?
SPECIFY _______ (Range 0 – 99)
PROGRAMMER: IF NUMBER IS LESS THAN 8 OR GREATER THAN 65, DISPLAY “VERIFY ENTRY”
BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S9Q7a=1:
S9Q7h. During the 30 days before your admission to jail (DISPLAY “ON (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2A –
MOST RECENT ADMISSION DATE)” IF CONTAINS A DATE/ELSE DISPLAY “THIS TIME”), did you
smoke cigarettes every day, some days, or not at all? ENTER ONE
(1)

EVERY DAY

(2)

SOME DAYS

(3)

NOT AT ALL

BLIND D OR R

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ASK ALL:
S9Q8a. Now I’d like to ask about exercise. During the last 30 days, did you spend any time doing physical
exercise, for example sports, weightlifting, or running? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO – Skip to S9Q10a

BLIND D OR R – Skip to S9Q10a
ASK IF S9Q8a=1:
S9Q8b. On how many of those 30 days did you spend time doing any physical exercise?
NUMBER OF DAYS: _____ (Range 1 – 30)
BLIND D OR R
SECTION B: MENTAL HEALTH
Current Mental Health Condition Screener
COMPLETE FOR ALL:
DEFINE DATE_30
DATE_30 = INTERVIEW DATE – 30 DAYS BUT SHOULD BE FILLED AS JUST THE MONTH AND DAY.
ASK ALL:
S9Q10a. The next questions are about how you have been feeling during the past 30 days, that is, since
(DATE_30). For each question please tell me whether you felt that way all of the time, most of
the time, some of the time, a little of the time, or none of the time. (SHOW CARD)
INTERVIEWER: PROVIDE SHOW CARD TO INMATE BEFORE ASKING S9Q10a-f
About how often during the past 30 days did you feel nervous? ENTER ONE
(1)

ALL OF THE TIME

(2)

MOST OF THE TIME

(3)

SOME OF THE TIME

(4)

A LITTLE OF THE TIME

(5)

NONE OF THE TIME

BLIND D OR R

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ASK ALL:
S9Q10b. During the past 30 days, about how often did you feel hopeless? ENTER ONE
(1)

ALL OF THE TIME

(2)

MOST OF THE TIME

(3)

SOME OF THE TIME

(4)

A LITTLE OF THE TIME

(5)

NONE OF THE TIME

BLIND D OR R
ASK ALL:
S9Q10C. (During the past 30 days,) about how often did you feel restless or fidgety? ENTER ONE
(1)

ALL OF THE TIME

(2)

MOST OF THE TIME

(3)

SOME OF THE TIME

(4)

A LITTLE OF THE TIME

(5)

NONE OF THE TIME

BLIND D OR R
ASK ALL:
S9Q10d. How often (during the past 30 days) did you feel so depressed that nothing could cheer you
up? ENTER ONE
(1)

ALL OF THE TIME

(2)

MOST OF THE TIME

(3)

SOME OF THE TIME

(4)

A LITTLE OF THE TIME

(5)

NONE OF THE TIME

BLIND D OR R

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ASK ALL:
S9Q10e. About how often (during the past 30 days) did you feel that everything was an effort?
ENTER ONE
(1)

ALL OF THE TIME

(2)

MOST OF THE TIME

(3)

SOME OF THE TIME

(4)

A LITTLE OF THE TIME

(5)

NONE OF THE TIME

BLIND D OR R
ASK ALL:
S9Q10f. About how often (during the past 30 days) did you feel worthless? ENTER ONE
(1)

ALL OF THE TIME

(2)

MOST OF THE TIME

(3)

SOME OF THE TIME

(4)

A LITTLE OF THE TIME

(5)

NONE OF THE TIME

BLIND D OR R
ASK ALL:
Mental Health History and Treatment
S9Q11a. Have you ever been told by a medical doctor or a mental health professional, such as a
psychiatrist or psychologist, that you had… ENTER ONE FOR EACH
YES
NO
S9Q11a1. manic depression, a bipolar disorder, or mania?
1
2
S9Q11a2. a depressive disorder?
1
2
S9Q11a3. schizophrenia or another psychotic disorder?
1
2
S9Q11a4. post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD?
1
2
S9Q11a5. another anxiety disorder, such as panic disorder or obsessive1
2
compulsive disorder, also known as OCD?
S9Q11a6. a personality disorder, such as antisocial or borderline personality
1
2
S9Q11a7. oppositional defiant disorder, intermittent explosive disorder or
1
2
other anger disorder?
S9Q11a95. a mental or emotional condition other than those I just asked you
1
2
about? If S9Q11a95=1, go to S9Q11a_OTH
S9Q11a_OTH. [IF S9Q11a95=1] What condition is that? Specify: _____________________
BLIND D OR R
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ASK ALL:
The next questions are about services you may have received for any problem with your emotions,
nerves, or mental health. As you answer these questions, please do not include any services you may
have received for drug or alcohol use. Some questions ask about prescription medicine. Prescription
medicines are drugs that you take if a doctor authorizes them for you.
S9Q11c. Now I am going to ask you about services you may have received for problems with your
emotions, nerves, or mental health, other than those related to drug or alcohol abuse.
Because of problems with your emotions, nerves, or mental health, have you ever taken a
medication prescribed by a psychiatrist or other doctor? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO - Skip to S9Q12a

BLIND D OR R - Skip to S9Q12a
ASK IF S9Q11c=1 AND STORAGE ITEM 2O IS FILLED:
S9Q11d. At the time of the (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2O – CONTROLLING OFFENSE), were you taking
prescription medicine for any problem you were having with your emotions, nerves, or mental
health? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S9Q11c=1:
S9Q11e. Since you were admitted to jail (DISPLAY “ON (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2A – MOST RECENT
ADMISSION DATE)” IF CONTAINS A DATE/ELSE DISPLAY “THIS TIME”), have you taken
prescription medicine for any problem you were having with your emotions, nerves, or mental
health? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S9Q11e=1
S9Q11f. Are you currently taking prescription medicine for any problem with your emotions, nerves, or
mental health? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R

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ASK ALL:
S9Q12a. The next questions are about any times you may have stayed overnight in any type of hospital
or other facility for any problem with your emotions, nerves, or mental health. Please do not
include any overnight hospital stays for alcohol or drug use.
Have you ever stayed overnight or longer in any type of hospital or other facility to receive
treatment or counseling for any problem you were having with your emotions, nerves, or
mental health? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO – Skip to S9Q13a

BLIND D OR R – Skip to S9Q13a
ASK IF S9Q12a=1 AND STORAGE ITEM 2P IS FILLED:
S9Q12b. During the 12 months before your arrest on (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2P – CONTROLLING
ARREST DATE), did you stay overnight or longer in any type of hospital or other facility to receive
treatment or counseling for any problem you were having with your emotions, nerves, or
mental health? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK ALL:
S9Q13a. Because of any problem you were having with your emotions, nerves, or mental health, have
you EVER received counseling or therapy from a trained professional? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO- Skip to S9Q15a

BLIND D OR R – Skip to S9Q15a
ASK IF S9Q13a=1:
S9Q13c. Have you received any counseling, treatment, or therapy from a mental health professional
such as a psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, or nurse for any problem with your emotions,
nerves, or mental health since your admission to jail (DISPLAY “ON (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2A –
MOST RECENT ADMISSION DATE)” IF CONTAINS A DATE/ELSE DISPLAY “THIS TIME”)?
ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R

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ASK IF S9Q13a=1:
S9Q13d. Are you currently receiving any counseling, treatment, or therapy from a mental health
professional such as a psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, or nurse for any problem with
your emotions, nerves, or mental health? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK ALL:
S9Q15a. Have you ever attempted suicide? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO – Skip to S9Q15b

Blind D or R – Skip to S9Q15b
ASK IF S9Q15a=1:
S9Q15a1. How many times have you attempted suicide?
___ (Range 1 – 25) – Skip to S9Q17a
BLIND D OR R – Skip to S9Q17a
ASK IF S9Q15a=2, D or R:
S9Q15b. Have you ever considered suicide? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
SECTION C: DISABILITIES
ASK ALL:
S9Q17a. Are you deaf or do you have serious difficulty hearing? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R

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ASK ALL:
S9Q17b. Are you blind or do you have serious difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK ALL:
S9Q17f. Because of a physical, mental, or emotional problem, do you have serious difficulty
concentrating, remembering, or making decisions? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO – Skip to S9Q17h

BLIND D OR R – Skip to S9Q17h
ASK ALL:
S9Q17h. Do you have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK ALL:
S9Q17i. Do you have serious difficulty dressing or bathing? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK ALL:
S9Q17j. Because of a physical, mental, or emotional problem, do you have difficulty doing activities on
your own such as going to meal time, going outside, working in or outside of this facility, going
to classes, or attending programs? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO – Skip to S10Q7a

BLIND D OR R – Skip to S10Q7a

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ASK IF S9Q17j=1:
S9Q17d. Has a doctor, psychologist, or teacher ever told you that you have an attention deficit disorder,
sometimes called ADD or ADHD? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S9Q17j=1:
S9Q17c. Has a doctor, psychologist, or teacher ever told you that you have a learning disability, such as
dyslexia or dyscalculia? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S9Q17j=1:
S9Q17e. Have you ever been enrolled in special education classes, sometimes called S.P.E.D.? ENTER
ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R

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Section 10 – Jail Programs and Activities
ASK ALL:
This last set of questions is about your experiences and activities at this jail.
S10Q7a. Do you currently have a work assignment either inside the facility, on facility grounds, or away
from the jail facility? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO - Skip to COMP_INSTR_10A

BLIND D OR R - Skip to COMP_INSTR_10A
ASK IF S10Q7a=1:
S10Q7b. What sorts of work assignments do you have currently? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY (SHOW CARD)
(1)

GENERAL JANITORIAL DUTIES, SUCH AS CLEANING OR SWEEPING

(2)

GROUNDS OR ROAD MAINTENANCE

(3)

FOOD PREPARATION OR RELATED DUTIES, FOR EXAMPLE, IN THE KITCHEN OR BAKERY

(4)

LAUNDRY

(5)

HOSPITAL, INFIRMARY, OR OTHER MEDICAL SERVICES

(6)

FARMING, FORESTRY, OR RANCHING

(7)

GOODS PRODUCTION, INDUSTRIES, OR CONTRACT SERVICES, SUCH AS TELEMARKETING
OR WORK AT A PRINT SHOP

(8)

OTHER SERVICES SUCH AS LIBRARY, STOCKROOM, STORE, OFFICE HELP, RECREATION,
SEW SHOP, BARBER OR BEAUTY SHOP, ETC.

(9)

MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, OR CONSTRUCTION

(95)

SOME OTHER ASSIGNMENT – SPECIFY ________________ (S10Q7B_OTH)

(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

BLIND D OR R
COMPLETE FOR ALL:
COMP_INSTR_10A.
(1) Is "yes" marked in S10Q7a?
(2) Yes - Ask S10Q7g
(3) No - Skip to S10Q8a

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ASK IF S10Q7a=1:
S10Q7g. Are you paid money for any of this work? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO - Skip to S10Q7i

BLIND D OR R - Skip to S10Q7i
ASK IF S10Q7a=1:
S10Q7i. Other than money, do you receive anything for work, such as time credits or other privileges?
ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO - Skip to S10Q8a

BLIND D OR R - Skip to S10Q8a
ASK IF S10Q7i=1:
S10Q7j. What do you receive? Anything else? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
(1)

Good time/time credits

(2)

Food, beverages, etc.

(5)

Other - Specify ________________________________ (S10Q7j_OTH)

(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

BLIND D OR R
ASK ALL:
S10Q8a. Since you were admitted to jail (DISPLAY “ON (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2A – MOST RECENT
ADMISSION DATE)” IF CONTAINS A DATE/ELSE DISPLAY “THIS TIME”), have you participated in
any job training programs, such as employment readiness or vocational training? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO – Skip to S10Q9a

BLIND D OR R – Skip to S10Q9a
(h) HELP – Display help screen h_VOCATIONAL
h_VOCATIONAL.
Vocational program – A special program dedicated to training participants for a job, for
example, electronics, plumbing, construction trades, food service, beautician training, computer
electronics, secretarial, housekeeping, cooking, or cosmetology.

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ASK IF S10Q8a=1:
S10Q8b. Are you still in a vocational or job training program? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK ALL:
S10Q9a. Since you were admitted to jail (DISPLAY “ON (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2A – MOST RECENT
ADMISSION DATE)” IF CONTAINS A DATE/ELSE DISPLAY “THIS TIME”), have you participated in
any education programs, such as high school, GED, adult basic education, college courses, or
English as a Second Language (ESL)? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO – Skip to S10Q10b

BLIND D OR R – Skip to S10Q10b
ASK IF S10Q9a=1:
S10Q9b. What kind of program was that - basic classes up to the 9th grade, high school classes to get a
diploma or GED, college level classes, or English as a second language? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
(1)

BASIC CLASSES UP TO 9TH GRADE - Ask S10Q9c

(2)

HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY OR GED CLASSES - Ask S10Q9c

(3)

COLLEGE LEVEL CLASSES - Skip to S10Q10b

(4)

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE - Skip to S10Q10b

(5)

OTHER - Specify _______________________________ (S109b_OTH) - Skip to S10Q10b

(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

BLIND D OR R - Ask to S10Q9c
If more than one item marked, follow shortest skip, i.e. if mark 1 and 4, skip to S10Q9c
ASK IF S10Q9b=1, 2, D, R:
S10Q9c. Since your admission, have you completed your high school equivalency or GED? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R

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ASK ALL:
S10Q10b. Since you were admitted to jail (DISPLAY “ON (INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2A – MOST RECENT
ADMISSION DATE)” IF CONTAINS A DATE/ELSE DISPLAY “THIS TIME”), have you participated in
any of the following classes or programs? ENTER ONE FOR EACH
S10Q10b_1.
S10Q10b_2.
S10Q10b_3.
S10Q10b_4.

Any parenting or child rearing classes?
Any anger management or conflict resolution classes?
Any money management or financial planning classes
Any sex offender treatment programs

YES
1
1
1
1

NO
2
2
2
2

BLIND D OR R
ASK ALL:
S10Q12a. Jails have a set of rules that inmates are expected to follow. This next set of questions are
about any jail rules that you may have broken. Since you were admitted to jail (DISPLAY “ON
(INSERT STORAGE ITEM 2A – MOST RECENT ADMISSION DATE)” IF CONTAINS A DATE/ELSE
DISPLAY “THIS TIME”), how many times have you been written up for or found guilty of breaking
any jail rules?
TIMES: ________________ (Range 0 – 500)
BLIND D OR R
If S10Q12a = 1+ ask S10Q12b, else skip to S10Q13a
ASK IF S10Q12a=1-500:
S10Q12b. Since your admission, have you been written up for or been found guilty of… ENTER ONE FOR
EACH
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

S10Q12b1. …a drug violation, such as possession, use, or selling? ____
S10Q12b1_1. If yes - How many times? ____ (Range 1-250)
S10Q12b2. …an alcohol violation, such as possession, use, or selling? ____
S10Q12b2_1. If yes - How many times? ____(Range 1-250)
S10Q12b3. …possession of a weapon? ____
S10Q12b3_1. If yes - How many times? ____ (Range 1-250)
S10Q12b4. …possession of stolen property? ____
S10Q12b4_1. If yes - How many times? ____ (Range 1-250)
S10Q12b5. …possession of any other unauthorized substance or item? ____
S10Q12b5_1. If yes - How many times? ____ (Range 1-250)

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S10Q12b6. …verbal assault on a correctional officer or other staff person? ____
S10Q12b6_1. If yes - How many times? ____ (Range 1-250)
S10Q12b7. …physical assault on a correctional officer or other staff person? ____
S10Q12b7_1. If yes - How many times? ____ (Range 1-250)
S10Q12b8. …verbal assault on another inmate? ____
S10Q12b8_1. If yes - How many times? ____ (Range 1-250)
S10Q12b9. …physical assault on another inmate? ____
S10Q12b9_1. If yes - How many times? ____ (Range 1-250)
S10Q12b10. …escape or attempted escape? ____
S10Q12b10_1. If yes - How many times? ____ (Range 1-250)
S10Q12b11. …being out of place? ____
S10Q12b11_1. If yes - How many times? ____ (Range 1-250)
S10Q12b12. …disobeying orders? ____
S10Q12b12_1. If yes - How many times? ____ (Range 1-250)
S10Q12b13. …any other major violations, including work slowdowns, food strikes, setting fires,
rioting, etc.? ____
S10Q12b13_1. If yes - How many times? ____ (Range 1-250)
S10Q12b14. …any other minor violations relating to facility orderliness and operation, such as
use of abusive language, horseplay, failing to follow sanitary regulations? ____
S10Q12b14_1. If yes - How many times? ____ (Range 1-250)
S10Q12b95. …any other violations - Specify_____________________________ (S10Q12b_OTH)
S10Q12b95_1. If yes - How many times? ____ (Range 1-250)
BLIND D OR R
COMPLETE FOR ALL:
COMP_INSTR_10A1.
(1) See items marked in S10Q12b
(2) If only one item marked “yes” – skip to S10Q12d
(3) If more than one item is marked “yes” – skip to S10Q12c
(4) Else skip to S10Q13a

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COMPLETE IF MORE THAN ONE S10Q12b=1:
S10Q12c. So you have told me that you were written up for or found guilty of:
PROGRAMMER: THIS SCREEN SHOULD FILL WITH ONLY THOSE ITEMS THE R ENDORSED IN
S10Q12b.
(1)

A drug violation, such as possession, use, or selling

(2)

An alcohol violation, such as possession, use, or selling

(3)

Possession of a weapon

(4)

Possession of stolen property

(5)

Possession of any other unauthorized substance or item

(6)

Verbal assault on a correctional officer or other staff person

(7)

Physical assault on a correctional officer or other staff person

(8)

Verbal assault on another inmate

(9)

Physical assault on another inmate

(10)

Escape or attempted escape

(11)

Being out of place

(12)

Disobeying orders

(13)

Some other major violation, including work slowdowns, food strikes, setting fires,
rioting, etc.

(14)

Some other minor violations relating to facility orderliness and operation, such as use of
abusive language, horseplay, failing to follow sanitary regulations

(95)

Some other violation

INTERVIEWER: IF RESPONDENT DISAGREES WITH ANY OF THESE, GO BACK TO S10Q12 AND
UPDATE APPROPRIATE RESPONSE OPTIONS.

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ASK IF MORE THAN ONE S10Q12b=1:
S10Q12c1. Which of these rule violations occurred most recently? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
PROGRAMMER: THIS SCREEN SHOULD FILL WITH ONLY THOSE ITEMS THE R ENDORSED IN
S10Q12b.
(1)

A drug violation, such as possession, use, or selling

(2)

An alcohol violation, such as possession, use, or selling

(3)

Possession of a weapon

(4)

Possession of stolen property

(5)

Possession of any other unauthorized substance or item

(6)

Verbal assault on a correctional officer or other staff person

(7)

Physical assault on a correctional officer or other staff person

(8)

Verbal assault on another inmate

(9)

Physical assault on another inmate

(10)

Escape or attempted escape

(11)

Being out of place

(12)

Disobeying orders

(13)

Some other major violation, including work slowdowns, food strikes, setting fires,
rioting, etc.

(14)

Some other minor violations relating to facility orderliness and operation, such as use of
abusive language, horseplay, failing to follow sanitary regulations

(95)

OTHER SPECIFY: [FILL WITH S10Q12b95 RESPONSE]

BLIND D OR R - Skip to S10Q13a
ASK IF ONE S10Q12b = 1 OR [MORE THAN ONE S10Q12b = 1 AND S10Q12c1=1-14, 95]:
S10Q12d. Did any disciplinary action take place for that (FILL FROM S10Q12c1 IF MORE THAN ONE YES
TO S10Q12b OR FILL FROM S10Q12b IF ONLY ONE=1)? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO – Skip to S10Q13a

BLIND D OR R - Skip to S10Q13a

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ASK IF S10Q12d=1:
S10Q12d1. What disciplinary action took place for that (FILL FROM S10Q12c1 IF MORE THAN ONE YES
TO S10Q12b OR FILL FROM S10Q12b IF ONLY ONE=1)? Any others? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
(1)

Solitary confinement or segregation

(2)

Confinement to own cell or quarters

(3)

Higher custody level within facility

(4)

Transferred to another facility

(5)

Loss of “good” time/gain of “bad” time

(6)

Received a new sentence

(7)

Given extra work

(8)

Loss or change of work assignment

(9)

Loss of privileges (including commissary and visiting privileges)

(10)

Put in restraints

(11)

Received formal reprimand only

(12)

Received no punishment/punishment suspended

(95)

Other – Specify ___________(S10Q12d1_OTH)

(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

BLIND D OR R
COMPLETE FOR ALL:
COMP_INSTR_10B.
(1) Is [Current date] – [Storage item 2A – Recent admission date] => 30 AND does [Storage item
2B – Detention status] = 01-04 convicted? If yes, ask S10Q20a
(2) Is [Current date] – [Storage item 2A – Recent admission date] < 30 OR does [Storage item 2B
– Detention status] = 05, 06, missing? If yes, skip to COMP_INSTR_10D
(3) Is Storage Item 2b=01-04, but Storage Item 2A is missing a date? If yes, ask S10Q14.
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_10B=3:
S10Q14. To the best of your knowledge, were you admitted to this jail 30 days ago or more?
(1)

YES

(2)

NO – Skip to COMP_INSTR_10D

BLIND D OR R – Skip to COMP_INSTR_10D

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COMPLETE FOR ALL:
COMP_INSTR_10D.
(1) IF COMP_INSTR_10B=1 or S10Q14=1 GO TO S10Q20a.
(2) ELSE SKIP TO S10Q22a
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_10D=1:
S10Q20a. Do you have a place to stay when you are released from jail? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO – Skip to S10Q21a

BLIND D OR R – Skip to S10Q21a
ASK IF COMP_INSTR_10D=1:
S10Q21a. Do you have a job arranged for when you are released from jail? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO – Skip to S10Q22a

BLIND D OR R – Skip to S10Q22a
ASK IF S10Q21a=1:
S10Q21c. Is this the same job or type of job you held before you were admitted to jail? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK ALL:
S10Q22a. Since your admission to jail, have you communicated with friends or family? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO – Skip to S10Q22b1

BLIND D OR R – Skip to S10Q22b1

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ASK IF S10Q22a=1:
S10Q22a1. How do you communicate with friends or family? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
(1)

Mail

(2)

Telephone

(3)

Video visits

(4)

Messaging on social media

(5)

E-mail

(6)

In-person, contact visits in the facility

(7)

In-person, non-contact visits in the facility

(8)

In-person visits while on furlough

(95)

Other – Specify ________________ (S10Q22a1_OTH)

(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

BLIND D OR R – SKIP TO S10Q23a
If S10Q22a1 does not equal 6 or 7 or D or R ask S10Q22b2.
Else, skip to S10Q23a.
ASK IF S10Q22a=2, D or R:
S10Q22b1. Why have you not communicated with friends or family? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
(1)

Do not want to communicate with anyone

(2)

Cost

(3)

Denied by jail

(4)

No-one has reached out

(5)

Other – Specify _____________________________ (S10Q22b1_OTH)

(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

BLIND D OR R

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ASK IF S10Q22a=1 AND S10Q22a1 DOES NOT EQUAL 6 OR 7, D OR R:
S10Q22b2. Why have you not received visitors? ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
(1)

Do not want visitors

(2

Distance

(3)

Cost

(4)

Denied by jail

(5)

No-one has requested to visit

(95)

Other – Specify _____________________________ (S10Q22b2_OTH)

(96)

NO OTHER MENTIONS

BLIND D OR R
ASK ALL:
S10Q23a. Were you charged a booking fee at the time of your admission to jail? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO – Skip to S10Q23b

BLIND D OR R – Skip to S10Q23b
ASK IF S10Q23a=1:
S10Q23a1. What was the total fee you were charged at the time of your admission to jail?
$______ (Range 0 – 1000)
BLIND D OR R
ASK ALL:
S10Q23b. Are you being charged any fees for your current stay in this jail? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
ASK ALL:
S10Q24a. Do you have a definite date on which you expect to be released from jail? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO - Skip to S10Q24c

BLIND D OR R - Skip to S10Q24c

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ASK IF S10Q24a=1:
S10Q24b. KEEP PREVIOUS QUESTION ON SCREEN
In what month and year will you be released?
MONTH: ____ (MM) (Range 1 – 12)
YEAR: ____ (YYYY) (Range 2020 – 2065)
PRESS ENTER TO CONTINUE -- Skip to end of interview
BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S10Q24a=2, D or R OR S10Q24b=D or R:
S10Q24c. What is your earliest court date?
MONTH: ____ (MM) (Range 1 – 12)
YEAR: ____ (YYYY) (Range 2020 – 2065)
BLIND D OR R
ASK IF S10Q24a=2, D or R OR S10Q24b=D or R:
S10Q24d. Do you expect to be released (IF S10Q24c HAS A VALID DATE, INSERT “at that time”; if
S10Q24c=D, R OR BLANK, INSERT “when you go to court”)? ENTER ONE
(1)

YES

(2)

NO

BLIND D OR R
Those are all the questions I have for you. I appreciate all the time you have spent with me to help us
with this survey. Again, thank you so much for participating in the survey.

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