Kansas Electronic Felony Sentencing Data Enhancement Project

The Kansas Sentencing Commission (KSSC) plans to use grant funding to support the collection, analysis, and dissemination of statistical information on Kansas felony sentencing outcomes for both statewide and local county jurisdictions.  Working with Domo Inc., the KSSC will work to enhance their current ability to collect, analyze, and disseminate data related to criminal justice outcomes in Kansas. Currently, the KSSC relies on a paper-based journal entry system for collecting sentencing data, which necessitates a dedicated team of full-time staff members for data entry. Using Domo Inc. technology, the KSSC proposes to modernize this process by developing an electronic webform journal entry. This new system will not only enhance user experience in the field by making data entry easier and more accurate but will also automate the transfer of all currently manually entered data into an electronic database. The data to be captured includes essential sentencing variables, as well as crucial demographic and criminal history information. By leveraging technology provided by Domo Inc., the KSSC aims to streamline its operations, allowing more time for comprehensive data analysis and efficient dissemination of findings to criminal justice stakeholders statewide. Additionally, this enhanced data capability will support evidence-based decision-making within the court system and inform Kansas legislators on key statutory matters related to sentencing, probation supervision, and reducing recidivism rates.