### Question
What is the definition of criminal history record information?


### Answer
The definition of **criminal history record information** is as follows in *5 U.S.C. § 9101*:

> information collected by criminal justice agencies on individuals consisting of identifiable descriptions and notations of arrests, indictments, informations, or other formal criminal charges, and any disposition arising therefrom, sentencing, correction supervision, and release

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 9101*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart H-Access to Criminal History Record Information > CHAPTER 91-ACCESS TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS FOR NATIONAL SECURITY AND OTHER PURPOSES**

