Is it possible to have more than one next of kin in the system?

• A. No
• B. Yes
• C. Not tracked
• D. Only one under certain conditions

Answer: (B)

Allowing more than one next of kin is common because an offender may have several trusted contacts who should be notified in different situations. In practice, the system supports a one-to-many setup: one offender can be linked to multiple next-of-kin records, each with its own relationship and contact information. This lets staff designate a primary contact while also keeping backups, ensuring someone can be reached quickly if plans change or in emergencies. Saying it isn’t tracked or that only one is allowed under certain conditions would unnecessarily limit who can be notified and could delay important communications.