Survey of Inmates in Local Jails (SILJ)

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Summary

Conducted periodically, the Survey of Inmates in Local Jails (SILJ) provides information on individual characteristics of jail inmates, current offenses and detention status, characteristics of victims, criminal histories, family background, gun possession and use, prior drug and alcohol use and treatment, medical and mental health history and treatment, vocational programs and other services provided while in jail, as well as other personal characteristics.

Agency DOJ, OJP
Data Checkup

Historical Data Availability

No Known Issue

Future Data Availability

No Known Issue

Data Quality

High Risk
In February 2025, transgender terminology and questions related to gender identity were removed from the data collection instrument in response to Executive Order 14168.

Statutory Context

High Risk
Statutory authorization is vague.

Staffing and Funding

Moderate Risk
From FY2024 to FY2026, the DOJ Office of Justice Programs, which provides oversight for the data collection, lost about 20% of its workforce.

Policy

High Risk
In February 2025, transgender terminology and questions related to gender identity were removed from the data collection instrument in response to Executive Order 14168.
Last updated: 2026-08-12

Details

OMB Control Number 1121-0098
Authorizing Statutes 34 USC 10132
Related ICRs
Reference Number Title Agency Status Request Type
202502-1121-002 Survey of Inmates in Local Jails, 2024 DOJ/OJP Active
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
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