NCJ Number
165243
Date Published
1996
Length
40 pages
Annotation
The Texas Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) was evaluated with respect to the accuracy and completeness of the criminal history and corrections tracking information.
Abstract
Five audits were conducted. They focused on the completeness of information in mandatory Computerized Criminal History (CCH) records, the percentage of known offenders' CCH records that accurately indicated the offender's proper correctional supervision status, the accuracy of information on CCH court records, a comparison with an earlier baseline study, the status of implementation of electronic reporting procedures in individual counties. Results revealed that the CCH system is implemented, improving, and in fundamental compliance with statutory requirements. However, weakness in controls at the Department of Public Safety presents a risk that criminal history information on arrests, prosecutions, and court decisions may not be complete, accurate, and timely until controls are strengthened. Figures and tables