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Statistical Data for Three Fiscal Years - Criminal Investigation (CI)

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 2012

FY 2011

FY 2010

 Investigations Initiated

5125

4720

4706

 Prosecution Recommendations

3701

3410

3034

 Informations/Indictments

3390

2998

2645

 Convictions

2634

2350

2184

 Sentenced*

2466

2206

2172

 Percent to Prison

81.5%

81.7%

81.5%

*Sentence includes confinement to federal prison, halfway house, home detention, or some combination thereof.

A fiscal year runs from October 1 through September 30.
Data Source: Criminal Investigation Management Information System


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Page Last Reviewed or Updated: 2012-11-14