CJIS CJIS Criminal History Record Information (CHRI)

Question 1

What term describes the official record of arrests, charges, and dispositions maintained within CJIS systems?

Accepted Answer

Criminal History Record Information (CHRI)

Answer

CHRI is the official term for records of arrests, charges, and dispositions maintained in CJIS systems such as the Interstate Identification Index (III).

Question 2

Under CJIS policy, who is the designated owner of CHRI data stored within the Interstate Identification Index (III)?

Accepted Answer

The originating agency that submitted the record

Answer

The originating agency that submitted the record retains ownership of CHRI and is responsible for its accuracy and timely updating.

Question 3

Which federal law primarily governs the use and dissemination of CHRI for noncriminal justice purposes?

Accepted Answer

28 CFR Part 20

Answer

28 CFR Part 20 establishes the regulations for the exchange of criminal history records for noncriminal justice purposes.

Question 4

A CHRI response received for a background check on a noncriminal justice applicant must be used for what purpose?

Accepted Answer

Only the specific authorized purpose for which it was requested

Answer

CHRI obtained for noncriminal justice purposes is restricted to the specific authorized purpose stated in the request and cannot be used for other purposes.

Question 5

What must an agency do when it discovers that CHRI it submitted to CJIS contains an error?

Accepted Answer

Submit a correction or deletion to update the record

Answer

Agencies are required to promptly submit corrections or deletions to CJIS when errors in submitted CHRI are discovered to ensure record accuracy.

(CJIS) Criminal Justice Information Services Certified Practice Test

(CJIS) Criminal Justice Information Services Certified Practice Test

CJIS CJIS Criminal History Record Information (CHRI)