Nevada Offense Code NOC Governance Model Presented by

Nevada Offense Code (NOC) Governance Model Presented by Scott Sosebee and Julie Butler Department of Public Safety and Administrative Office of the Courts July 23, 2009 1

Overview • • • Purpose of Presentation What is a NOC? NOC Definitions Intent of NOC Program NOC Implementation Update Authority Challenges to Current NOC Program Organization Proposed NOC Governance Model 2

Purpose of Presentation 1. Present source of authority for NCJIS Advisory governance of NOCs 2. Present and request approval of the proposed NOC governing model structure 3. Outline process for developing policies and procedures 4. Challenges to continued NOC implementation and maintenance – Funding – Project prioritization – Ongoing sponsorship of NOC program 3

What is a NOC? • Nevada Offense Code (NOC) – Used since the inception of the Criminal History Repository • Allows for statistical analysis of crimes – Codes used to describe all charges against defendants – Historically used by LEA when reporting arrests • Currently expanding throughout justice community to facilitate electronic information exchanges – Integral for reporting records to the Criminal History Repository • Statewide adoption of NOCs would improve the timely reporting and matching of dispositions to arrest records 4

NOC Definitions • Old/Original NOC – – 5 digit auto-number No organization Many duplicates Example: 00000 – 20000 – – 5 digit number One-to-one relationship with Intelligent NOC Allows transition from old NOC to intelligent NOC Example: 50000 - 59999 – – Hierarchical approach Group similar crimes Plan for table growth and modification Example: D 01029 E 00 NV 14235 • Transitional NOC 52368 • Intelligent NOC D 01029 E 00 NV 5

Intent of NOC Program • Redesign the NOC table to better meet the needs of all criminal justice stakeholders • Develop an easy-to-use NOC model • Develop a NOC model that can be easily and logically updated • Develop a transitional model to aid in implementation of intelligent model • Enhance electronic information exchanges 6

NOC Implementation Update • Completed implementation of transitional NOCs to DPS – One-to-one mapping to intelligent NOC model • Continued work with local jurisdictions to modify local codes to the new NOC model • Creation of draft policies, procedures, and applications to aid in the maintenance of the NOC models 7

Authority • 179(A). 075 – Creation of Central Repository – NOCs are an integral and critical component of data collected and exchanged with the central repository • 179(A). 079 – Establishment of NCJIS Advisory Committee 3. The Advisory Committee shall: (a) Recommend policies and procedures that apply the best management practices to the activities at the Central Repository; 8

Challenges to Current NOC Program • No defined program with approved and funded projects – – No program sponsorship No defined and achievable objectives No defined projects No budget • Transitional period between old NOC model and intelligent NOC model is increasing need for greater governance and program management • No formal policies and procedures for NOC creation, changes, or maintenance increasing data integrity issues • Overall program and NOC related projects are stalling with no long-term implementation plan, definitive objectives, or dedicated funding. 9

Proposed NOC Program Mission • Provide accurate NOC data to the Nevada justice community • Maintain the NOC model and data • Establish policies and procedures • Assist in the conversion and implementation of the new NOC model 10

Current NOC Program Organization 11

Proposed NOC Governance Model 12

Proposed NCJIS Steering Committee Responsibilities • Prioritize major initiatives and projects • Provide direction and assistance on funding requirements • Approve statewide NOC policy and information dissemination • Resolve appeals 13

Proposed NOC Policy Committee • • Responsibilities Review Draft Policies and Procedures Proposed by Working Group Initiate/Draft Policies and Procedures Finalize Policies and Procedures for Advisory approval Distribute Policies and Procedures to Criminal Justice Community • • Committee Members Attorney’s Office and Attorney General Representatives DPS and AOC Business and Technology Managers DPS, AOC, and Attorney Office representatives Law Enforcement and Correction agency representatives 14

Proposed NOC Working Group Responsibilities • NOC Request Fulfillment • • NOC Issue Management • • NOC Project Assistance • – Analyze NOC requests – Create and/or modify NOCs – Maintain NOC data integrity – Identify, track, and resolve NOC issues – Assist efforts to convert or adopt new NOC model Working Group Members AOC and DPS Business and Technology Managers AOC and DPS Analysts DPS DAG, as needed AOC Legal Counsel, as needed AOC Business Consultant, as needed • Draft Policies and Procedures 15

Next Steps • Governance • Funding • Project Sponsorship 16

Governance • Approve proposed NOC governance model OR • Provide guidance/direction for future NOC governance 17

Funding Considerations • Continue operating “as-is” for FY 10 -11 • Establish dedicated funding account for FY 1213 – Funding from court assessments 18

Project Sponsorship • Provide prioritized list of NOC projects for review/approval at next NCJIS Advisory Committee meeting 19

Questions? 20