As an alternative to the traditional interview technique, the randomized response techique tries to reduce the problem of evasive responses arising from respondent concern over anonymity. The technique maintains the confidentiality of the responses because the interviewer does not know what question the respondent is actually answering. Early researchers proposed several different randomized reponse designs. The approach was later expanded from its use of dichotomous response measures only to use of quantitative measures. The choice of design must be based on consideration of such factors as the level of sophistication expected of respondents and the degree of sensitivity of the phenomenon in question. The randomized reponse approach has obvious value in studies of hidden criminality as well as in victimization surveys. It could be used for surveys of wife beating, child abuse, homosexuality in prison, bribery, tax exasion, and rape victimization. It could also aid evaluation efforts by improving the quality of such outcome measures as recidivism. In addition to its methodological advantages, the randomized responses technique avoids the ethical concerns surronding the collection of sensitive and potentially incriminating information. The technique is recommended for use in criminal justice research. A note and 35 references are included.