2257 Program Inspection Procedures
The following is intended to provide general guidance on the 2257 program and should not be construed as all-encompassing. This guidance is not intended to, does not, and may not be relied upon to create any rights, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law by any party in any matter, civil or criminal, nor does it place any limitation on otherwise lawful investigative and litigation prerogatives of the Department of Justice.
Pre-Inspection
1. A producer is randomly selected using a computer program containing a database of producers of sexually explicit material.
2. A sample of sexually explicit material by that producer is obtained.
3. Each product is then reviewed by a contract inspector. The review includes determination of 2257 labeling compliance, creation of screen captures of each performer depicted, and completion of a spreadsheet of all performers by stage name or description.
Inspection
1. Upon arrival, the lead inspector will identify himself, display FBI credentials, and explain the purpose and the scope of the inspection. The inspection is limited to the 2257 records pertaining to the reviewed materials. A spreadsheet indicating the materials reviewed and the performers appearing in those materials is provided to the producer and/or custodian of records.
2. Photographs are taken of the exterior of the business, the location of the 2257 records storage, and the location where the records are examined.
3. Pertinent 2257 records are reviewed and copied. The accuracy of the cross-referencing system for the reviewed material is examined.
4. Inspectors complete inspection checklists regarding 2257 compliance. Inspectors compare screen captures taken from the reviewed material with the photo identification on file. Inspectors complete the initial spreadsheet to include performers' true names and dates of birth.
5. If any 2257 violations are found, an informal preliminary report is prepared by the lead inspector. The contents of the report are discussed with the producer/custodian of records, and a copy is left at the premises. The producer is given the opportunity (approximately one week) to resolve any 2257 violations prior to the submission of the final inspection report to the Department of Justice.
http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cid/cac/program2257.htm