DOJ Revives Prosecutor Census: Easier Forms, Same Old Stats Hunt
Published Date: 3/30/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Justice is bringing back the Census of Prosecutor Offices with some updates to make it easier and faster to fill out. This survey affects prosecutor offices across the country and helps gather important info to improve justice stats. Comments on the changes are open until May 29, 2026, and the new process aims to save time and reduce hassle.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Survey Sent to 2,349 Prosecutor Offices
The Bureau of Justice Statistics will send the 2025 Census of Prosecutor Offices (CPO-25) to 2,349 prosecutor offices in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Responding is voluntary but BJS estimates each office will spend about 45 minutes (15 minutes for outreach/data quality follow up and 30 minutes to complete the survey), for a total burden of about 1,762 hours across all offices.
Reinstatement With Changes to Reduce Burden
DOJ is reinstating the Census of Prosecutor Offices (CPO-25) with changes intended to make the survey easier and faster to fill out. The 2025 instrument combines questions from the 2007 census and the 2020 National Survey of Prosecutors with new or updated questions to retain trend questions while adding useful new information.
Data on Prosecutor Offices Will Be Published
BJS will use the CPO-25 information to produce published reports and statistics on staffing, chief prosecutor and staff demographics, caseloads, expenditures, and use of case management systems. Reports will be made available to Congress, the Executive Office of the President, practitioners, researchers, students, the media, and the general public via the BJS website.
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