Key finding
How often is a recorded package returned to the file on time? The finding is operational and does not establish a legal conclusion.
Question and scope
How often is a recorded package returned to the file on time? The scope is the documented closing record in a defined window.
Population and unit
Packages in a defined quarter, sampled by county. The unit is one file, disclosure, wire request, package, or exception.
Definitions and measures
Recording date, return date, missing documents, and owner. Freeze the window and evidence standard before sampling.
Where the record fails
Returns slip when the county and courier owner are not named. Record the reason, owner, and recheck date.
Worked example
A deed records but the package is missing from the file for two weeks. The numbers are illustrative; the stage split is the useful part.
Operational use and limits
Report unresolved items and limitations beside the finding. The result supports one decision and a recheck date.