Obtaining CORI for Academic Research
Effective Jun 11, 2021Mass. Register #1445MGL c. 6; §§ 167A, 172 and 173 MGL c. 30ADepartment of Criminal Justice Information Services
- (1) A criminal justice agency that accesses CORI via the CJIS may utilize CORI for research purposes without seeking further approval from DCJIS.
- (2) Criminal justice agencies that use CORI for research purposes shall comply with the subject anonymity requirements set forth in 803 CMR 8.03(3).
(3) All others requesting use of CORI for research purposes shall complete a CORI Research Application and obtain approval from DCJIS. The applicant shall:
- (a) provide a detailed description of the research project, including the type of CORI sought and the reason(s) it is relevant to the project; and
- (b) demonstrate that the research project is being conducted for a valid educational, scientific, or other public purpose.