OMB Individually Reported
Prisoner Assessment Tool Targeting Estimated Risk and Needs (PATTERN)
High riskExact public inventory row
Description
The intended use is to predict the risk of recidivism for incarcerated adults.
Detailed example
Recidividism risk calculations.
AI / analytics pattern
Agentic AI: AI systems that perform tasks or make decisions autonomously with minimal human intervention.
Automation level / stage
c) Deployed – The use case is being actively authorized or utilized to support the functions or mission of an agency.
Expected benefit
Addressing the risk of recidivism with appropriate programming and services to reduce the likelihood of reengagement with the justice system.
Controls / human review
ATO: No; PIA: Not published
Data needed
The case owner relied on DOJ AI governance practices to select and prepare data, as well as evaluate performance.