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Statistical Data - Public Corruption Investigations

 

How to Interpret Criminal Investigation Data

Since actions on a specific investigation may cross fiscal years, the data shown in cases initiated may not always represent the same universe of cases shown in other actions within the same fiscal year.

FY 2008

FY 2007

FY 2006

Criminal Investigations Initiated

102

102

164

 Prosecution Recommendations

67

97

119

 Indictments/Informations

68

82

95

 Sentenced

69

75

97

 Incarceration Rate*

82.6%

86.7%

74.2%

 Average Months to Serve

36

32

36

*Incarceration includes confinement to federal prison, halfway house, home detention, or some combination thereof.
Data Source: Criminal Investigation Management Information System


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