Annually, and at such other times as he may determine, the director shall prepare and publish reports reflecting the crime situation in this state, the operation of public agencies engaged in the administration of criminal justice and in the conduct of the punishment or treatment of criminals. The director shall point out what he considers to be significant features regarding crime, the administration of criminal justice and the punishment or treatment of criminals, and may recommend such measures as he may consider desirable or constructive with reference thereto. Upon request therefor and payment of the reasonable cost, the director shall furnish copies of such reports to officers of the United States, and to any public police, prosecution, judicial, punishment, or treatment official or agency of this or any other state, or territory, or country. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.
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