Form UCR-12 Age, Sex, Race and Ethnic Origin of Persons Arrested - 18 Years of Age and Over - Texas

What Is Form UCR-12?

This is a legal form that was released by the Texas Department of Public Safety - a government authority operating within Texas. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is Form UCR-12?
A: Form UCR-12 is a document that collects information about the age, sex, race, and ethnic origin of persons arrested in a specific jurisdiction.

Q: Who is required to complete Form UCR-12?
A: Law enforcement agencies in Texas are required to complete Form UCR-12 for persons who are 18 years of age and above and who have been arrested.

Q: What information does Form UCR-12 collect?
A: Form UCR-12 collects information about the age, sex, race, and ethnic origin of arrested persons who are 18 years of age and over in Texas.

Q: Why is the age, sex, race, and ethnic origin of arrested persons collected?
A: Collecting this information helps in analyzing and understanding arrest trends and patterns in relation to demographic factors such as age, sex, race, and ethnic origin.

Q: Is the information on Form UCR-12 publicly available?
A: The information collected on Form UCR-12 is generally considered to be public record and may be made available to the public, subject to any applicable laws or regulations pertaining to the release of such information.