Data Dictionary For Criminal Referrals: Summary File (in alphabetic order)

AVEFINE

Average amount of fine imposed after conviction, measured in whole dollars. Average computed over all convicted defendants, excluding those for which no sentence information was recorded. This field uses the FINE field in Referral Detail Files in computing the average. See also MEDFINE.

AVEPROB

Average probation sentence, measured in months (rounded to the nearest tenth of a month). Average computed over all convicted defendants, excluding those for which no sentence information was recorded. This field uses the PROB field in Referral Detail Files in computing the average. See also MEDPROB.

AVETCRT

Average time (in days) between court filing and disposition. Because of the way referrals prosecuted before U.S. Magistrates rather than judges are recorded in the administrative records, elapsed time for these types of matters could not be included in the calculation of average processing times. The information available records only when such matters are concluded, but not when they are filed. See also MEDTCRT.

AVETDEC

Average time (in days) between receipt of the referral and the decision not to prosecute the case. See also MEDTDEC.

AVETFIL

Average time (in days) between referral and court filing (prosecution). Because of the way referrals prosecuted before U.S. Magistrates rather than judges are recorded in the administrative records, elapsed time for these types of matters could not be included in the calculation of average processing times. The information available records only when such matters are concluded, but not when they are filed. See also MEDTFIL.

AVETIME

Average prison sentence, measured in months (rounded to the nearest tenth of a month). Average computed over all convicted defendants, excluding those for which no sentence information was recorded. This field uses the TIME field in Referral Detail Files in computing the average. See also MEDTIME.

AVETPRO

Average time (in days) between receipt of the referral and the completion of the prosecution. See also MEDTPRO.

CIRCUIT

The federal judicial circuit in which the district is located.

CITY

The city headquarters of the federal district.

CRIMINV

Total fulltime criminal investigators on the payroll at the end of given fiscal year. Compiled by TRAC  from United States Office of Personnel Management files.

DEC

Total number of declinations during the current year. Includes all disposals other than through prosecution. Counts are based on the number of defendants/suspects covered. This field uses DEC in the Referral Detail Files in computing the counts of declinations.

DIS

Total number of disposals during the current year. Includes both declinations and prosecutions completed. Counts are based on the number of defendants/suspects involved. Appeals are excluded from the count. This field uses DIS in the Referral Detail Files in computing the counts of declinations.

DISTRICT

The name of the federal district (abbreviated). This is a key field which uniquely identifies each record. There is one record for each of the 90 districts within the 50 states, plus an additional record for the United States as a whole. The United States record covers all 94 U.S. Attorneys offices, including those outside the United States in Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, and Northern Mariana Islands. See also USAONAME.

E_DEC

The number of declinations per every thousand criminal investigators. This field was computed by TRAC   by dividing DEC by CRIMINV (in thousands), and rounding to the nearest whole number.

E_DIS

The number of disposals per every thousand criminal investigators. This field was computed by TRAC   by dividing DIS by CRIMINV (in thousands), and rounding to the nearest whole number.

E_FIL

The number of filings (prosecutions) per every thousand criminal investigators. This field was computed by TRAC   by dividing FIL by CRIMINV (in thousands), and rounding to the nearest whole number.

E_GUI

The number of convictions (by plea or by trial) per every thousand criminal investigators. This field was computed by TRAC   by dividing GUI by CRIMINV (in thousands), and rounding to the nearest whole number.

E_PRI

The number of convicted defendants sentence to a prison term per every thousand criminal investigators. This field was computed by TRAC   by dividing PRI by CRIMINV (in thousands), and rounding to the nearest whole number.

E_REF

The number of referrals received during the current year per every thousand criminal investigators. This field was computed by TRAC   by dividing REF by CRIMINV (in thousands), and rounding to the nearest whole number.

FIL

The number of prosecutions filed during the current year. Counts are based on the number of defendants/suspects included in the prosecution. TRAC  counts all prosecutions, whether the proceeding is before a judge or magistrate. This is a broader definition than that used by the Justice Department to define a "case" or prosecution. Appeals are excluded from the count. This field uses FIL in the Referral Detail Files in computing the counts.

FY

The federal fiscal year covered by this file. For example, data for 1994 covering October 1993 thru September 1994 are coded 94.

GUI

The number of convictions obtained during the current year. TRAC  counts all prosecutions, whether the proceeding is before a judge or magistrate. This is a broader definition than that used by the Justice Department to define a "case" or prosecution. Appeals are excluded from the count. This field uses GUI in the Referral Detail Files in computing the counts.

FULLTIME

Total government fulltime employees on the payroll at the end of the fiscal year. Compiled by TRAC  from United States Office of Personnel Management files.

FEDEMP

Total government employees on the payroll at the end of the fiscal year (includes those who are part-time). Compiled by TRAC  from United States Office of Personnel Management files.

MEDFINE

Median amount of fine imposed after conviction, measured in whole dollars. Half of fines are higher, high lower, than the median value. Median computed over all convicted defendants, excluding those for which no sentence information was recorded. This field uses the FINE field in Referral Detail Files in computing the median. See also AVEFINE.

MEDPROB

Median probation sentence, measured in months (rounded to the nearest tenth of a month). Half of sentences are higher, high lower, than the median value. Median computed over all convicted defendants, excluding those for which no sentence information was recorded. This field uses the PROB field in Referral Detail Files in computing the median. See also AVEPROB.

MEDTCRT

Median time (in days) between court filing and disposition. Half of times are higher, high lower, than the median value. Because of the way referrals prosecuted before U.S. Magistrates rather than judges are recorded in the administrative records, elapsed time for these types of matters could not be included in the calculation of median processing times. The information available records only when such matters are concluded, but not when they are filed. See also AVETCRT.

MEDTDEC

Median time (in days) between receipt of the referral and the decision not to prosecute the case. Half of times are higher, high lower, than the median value. See also AVETDEC.

MEDTFIL

Median time (in days) between receipt of the referral and court filing (prosecution). Half of times are higher, high lower, than the median value. See also MEDTFIL.

MEDTIME

Median prison sentence, measured in months (rounded to the nearest tenth of a month). Half of sentences are higher, high lower, than the median value. Median computed over all convicted defendants, excluding those for which no sentence information was recorded. This field uses the TIME field in Referral Detail Files in computing the average. See also AVETIME.

MEDTPRO

Median time (in days) between receipt of the referral and the completion of the prosecution. Half of times are higher, high lower, than the median value. See also AVETPRO.

NGUI

The number of prosecutions in which the defendant was found not guilty, the case was dismissed, or in some other manner concluded without a conviction. Applies to prosecutions concluded during the current year. TRAC  counts all prosecutions, whether the proceeding is before a judge or magistrate. This is a broader definition than that used by the Justice Department to define a "case" or prosecution. Appeals are excluded from the count. This field uses NGUI in the Referral Detail Files in computing the counts.

PCTDEC

Percent of referrals disposed of without prosecution (rounded to the nearest tenth of a percent). The sum of PCTFIL and PCTDEC is 100 percent. This field was computed by TRAC  by dividing DEC by the sum of DEC and FIL.

PCTDGUI

Percent of referrals resulting in a conviction (rounded to the nearest tenth of a percent). This field was computed by TRAC  by dividing GUI by DIS. See also PCTGUI.

PCTDPRI

Percent of referrals who are ultimately convicted and given a prison sentence (rounded to the nearest tenth of a percent). This field was computed by TRAC  by dividing PRI by DIS. See also PCTDPRI.

PCTFIL

Percent of referrals in which a prosecution is filed (rounded to the nearest tenth of a percent). The sum of PCTFIL and PCTDEC is 100 percent. This field was computed by TRAC  by dividing FIL by the sum of DEC and FIL.

PCTGUI

Percent of prosecutions resulting in a conviction (rounded to the nearest tenth of a percent). This field was computed by TRAC  by dividing GUI by the sum of GUI and NGUI. See also PCTDGUI.

PCTPRI

Percent of those convicted given a prison sentence (rounded to the nearest tenth of a percent). This field was computed by TRAC  by dividing PRI by GUI. See also PCTDPRI.

POP

The total population [POP] for that year in the district. This was compiled by TRAC  from Census Bureau county level population estimates (as of July 1 for each year).

PRI

The number of defendants convicted and sentenced to prison during the current year. TRAC  counts all prosecutions, whether the proceeding is before a judge or magistrate. This is a broader definition than that used by the Justice Department to define a "case" or prosecution. Appeals are excluded from the count. This field uses PRI in the Referral Detail Files in computing the counts.

P_DEC

The number of declinations per 100 million population. This field was computed by TRAC  by dividing DEC by POP (in 100 millions), and rounding to the nearest whole number.

P_DIS

The number of disposals per 100 million population. This field was computed by TRAC  by dividing DIS by POP (in 100 millions), and rounding to the nearest whole number.

P_FIL

The number of prosecutions filed per 100 million population. This field was computed by TRAC  by dividing FIL by POP (in 100 millions), and rounding to the nearest whole number.

P_GUI

The number of convictions (by plea or by trial) per 100 million population. This field was computed by TRAC  by dividing GUI by POP (in 100 millions), and rounding to the nearest whole number.

PCRIMINV

The number of criminal investigators per million population. This field was computed by TRAC  by dividing CRIMINV by POP (in millions), and rounding to the nearest tenth.

P_PRI

The number of convicted defendants sentenced to a prison term per 100 million population. This field was computed by TRAC  by dividing PRI by POP (in 100 millions), and rounding to the nearest whole number.

P_REF

The number of referrals received during the current year per 100 million population. This field was computed by TRAC  by dividing REF by POP (in 100 millions), and rounding to the nearest whole number.

RAVETCRT

Rank of AVETCRT. Districts are ranked from high (rank of 1) to low (rank of 90).

RAVETDEC

Rank of AVETDEC. Districts are ranked from high (rank of 1) to low (rank of 90).

RAVETFIL

Rank of AVETFIL. Districts are ranked from high (rank of 1) to low (rank of 90).

RAVETIME

Rank of AVETIME. Districts are ranked from high (rank of 1) to low (rank of 90).

RAVETPRO

Rank of AVETPRO. Districts are ranked from high (rank of 1) to low (rank of 90).

REF

The number of referrals received during the current year. Both referrals that are immediate declinations, and referrals that become matters are counted. Counts are based on the number of defendants/suspects covered by each referral. Appeals are excluded from the count. This field uses REF in the Referral Detail Files in computing the counts.

REGION

The name of the region in which the federal district is located.

RE_DEC

Rank of E_DEC. Districts are ranked from high (rank of 1) to low (rank of 90).

RE_DIS

Rank of E_DIS. Districts are ranked from high (rank of 1) to low (rank of 90).

RE_FIL

Rank of E_FIL. Districts are ranked from high (rank of 1) to low (rank of 90).

RE_GUI

Rank of E_GUI. Districts are ranked from high (rank of 1) to low (rank of 90).

RE_PRI

Rank of E_PRI. Districts are ranked from high (rank of 1) to low (rank of 90).

RE_REF

Rank of E_REF. Districts are ranked from high (rank of 1) to low (rank of 90).

RMEDTCRT

Rank of MEDTCRT. Districts are ranked from high (rank of 1) to low (rank of 90).

RMEDTDEC

Rank of MEDTDEC. Districts are ranked from high (rank of 1) to low (rank of 90).

RMEDTFIL

Rank of MEDTFIL. Districts are ranked from high (rank of 1) to low (rank of 90).

RMEDTIME

Rank of MEDTIME. Districts are ranked from high (rank of 1) to low (rank of 90).

RMEDTPRO

Rank of MEDTPRO. Districts are ranked from high (rank of 1) to low (rank of 90).

RPCTDEC

Rank of PCTDEC. Districts are ranked from high (rank of 1) to low (rank of 90).

RPCTDGUI

Rank of PCTDGUI. Districts are ranked from high (rank of 1) to low (rank of 90).

RPCTDPRI

Rank of PCTDPRI. Districts are ranked from high (rank of 1) to low (rank of 90).

RPCTFIL

Rank of PCTFIL. Districts are ranked from high (rank of 1) to low (rank of 90).

RPCTGUI

Rank of PCTGUI. Districts are ranked from high (rank of 1) to low (rank of 90).

RPCTPRI

Rank of PCTPRI. Districts are ranked from high (rank of 1) to low (rank of 90).

RPCRIMIN

Rank of PCRIMINV. Districts are ranked from high (rank of 1) to low (rank of 90).

RP_DEC

Rank of P_DEC. Districts are ranked from high (rank of 1) to low (rank of 90).

RP_DIS

Rank of P_DIS Districts are ranked from high (rank of 1) to low (rank of 90).

RP_FIL

Rank of P_FIL. Districts are ranked from high (rank of 1) to low (rank of 90).

RP_GUI

Rank of P_GUI. Districts are ranked from high (rank of 1) to low (rank of 90).

RP_PRI

Rank of P_PRI. Districts are ranked from high (rank of 1) to low (rank of 90).

RP_REF

Rank of P_REF. Districts are ranked from high (rank of 1) to low (rank of 90).

STATE

Name of the state in which the federal district is located.

USAONAME

The full name of the federal district. This is a key field which uniquely identifies each record. There is one record for each of the 90 districts within the 50 states, plus an additional record for the United States as a whole. The United States record covers all 94 U.S. Attorneys offices, including those outside the United States in Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, and Northern Mariana Islands. See also DISTRICT.