Justice Department Seeks Input on Prosecutor Census
Published Date: 6/10/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Justice is bringing back a survey that collects info from prosecutor offices, but with some updates to make it easier and quicker to fill out. Prosecutor offices across the country will be affected, and the DOJ wants your feedback by July 10, 2026. This update aims to save time and improve how data is gathered without adding extra costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Prosecutor Offices: 2‑Hour Survey Burden
The DOJ will reopen the Census of Prosecutor Offices and invite 2,349 prosecutor offices to respond. Each office is expected to spend about 2 hours (a 60‑minute informational webinar, 15 minutes outreach/follow‑up, and 45 minutes to complete the survey), for a total burden of about 4,698 hours and a monetized labor value of $298,793 at $63.60 per hour.
Participation Is Voluntary
Responding to the Census of Prosecutor Offices is voluntary; prosecutor office participation is not required. The notice states the obligation to respond is voluntary and that there are no costs beyond the estimated hours of staff time.
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