How long before a temporary felony want record is automatically retired?

A temporary felony want record is typically designed to be a short-term hold on a criminal record, which helps law enforcement agencies manage situations where they need to track a person for a limited time. The correct duration for which a temporary felony want record remains active and is automatically retired is 48 hours. This timeframe allows law enforcement to take necessary action or gather further information without holding the record indefinitely, ensuring that the system is updated promptly to reflect changes.

This standard of 48 hours serves to facilitate quick turnover in law enforcement interactions, ensuring that people are not unfairly burdened by outdated or unnecessary records. The practice also helps maintain the accuracy of the NCIC database, preventing confusion among officers and agencies who rely on up-to-date information for their operations.