NCIC Wanted Persons File 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary legal requirement that must be met before an agency can enter a record into the NCIC Wanted Person File?
- A court order signed by a federal judge
- A signed arrest warrant (Correct answer)
- An indictment returned by a grand jury
- Written approval from the FBI CJIS Division
Correct answer: A signed arrest warrant
A signed arrest warrant is the foundational requirement before any agency may enter a record into the NCIC Wanted Person File.
Question 2: Which of the following is a MANDATORY field when entering a record into the NCIC Wanted Person File?
- Social Security Number
- Fingerprint classification code
- Date of Birth (Correct answer)
- Tattoo description
Correct answer: Date of Birth
Date of Birth is a mandatory field for Wanted Person File entries because it is essential for accurately identifying the subject.
Question 3: How often must Wanted Person File records be validated to remain active in NCIC?
- Every 6 months
- Annually (every year) (Correct answer)
- Every 2 years
- Every 5 years
Correct answer: Annually (every year)
NCIC Wanted Person records must be validated annually to ensure continued accuracy and that the warrant is still outstanding.
Question 4: When a Wanted Person record is marked 'extradition limited,' what does this indicate to an officer who locates the subject?
- The subject cannot be extradited under any circumstances
- The entering agency will only extradite from specific geographic areas noted in the record (Correct answer)
- Federal charges are required before extradition can proceed
- The subject has waived extradition rights in court
Correct answer: The entering agency will only extradite from specific geographic areas noted in the record
'Extradition limited' means the entering agency specifies it will only extradite the wanted person from certain geographic areas, which must be noted in the record.
Question 5: Which identifier links a Wanted Person record to the specific law enforcement agency that entered it into NCIC?
- Case Report Number (CRN)
- National Crime Number (NCN)
- Originating Agency Identifier (ORI) (Correct answer)
- NCIC File Control Number (FCN)
Correct answer: Originating Agency Identifier (ORI)
The Originating Agency Identifier (ORI) is a unique nine-character code assigned to each agency that links every record to its entering agency.
Question 6: What types of offenses qualify a person for entry into the NCIC Wanted Person File?
- Traffic violations and minor infractions only
- Felonies and serious misdemeanors (Correct answer)
- Felonies only
- Any criminal offense regardless of severity
Correct answer: Felonies and serious misdemeanors
The NCIC Wanted Person File accepts entries for individuals wanted on felony charges or serious misdemeanor charges supported by an active arrest warrant.
Question 7: When a wanted person is located and arrested, satisfying the warrant, what action must the entering agency immediately take in NCIC?
- Modify the record to reflect the arrest date and location
- Cancel the Wanted Person record (Correct answer)
- Transfer the record to the arresting agency's ORI
- Keep the record active until the subject is convicted
Correct answer: Cancel the Wanted Person record
Once a warrant is satisfied through arrest, the entering agency must cancel the NCIC Wanted Person record immediately to prevent wrongful future detentions.
NCIC Wanted Persons File 1
What is the primary legal requirement that must be met before an agency can enter a record into the NCIC Wanted Person File?