Where should a mother’s maiden name be recorded in NCIC?

The mother's maiden name is typically recorded in the alias (also known as aka) field of a supplemental record within NCIC. This is because the maiden name serves as an alternative or additional identifier that can be linked to an individual, functioning similarly to an alias. Recording the maiden name in this field allows for cross-referencing between the individual's legal name and other names they might have used throughout their life, thus enhancing the completeness of the data.

The other sections listed, such as basic details, contact information, or criminal history, do not serve the specific purpose of recording alternative names or identifiers. The basic details section generally contains fundamental identifying information like the person's name, date of birth, and physical descriptors. The contact information section is reserved for current and relevant communication details, while the criminal history section focuses on offenses and related legal proceedings. These contexts do not accommodate the inclusion of a maiden name effectively like the alias field does.