3-09/250.05 - Fee Exemption



A fee shall not be charged when fingerprints are taken under any of the following conditions:

  • In criminal matters;
  • Applicants taking an examination given by the Civil Service Commission of the County;
  • Persons associated with a charitable organization where the organization requires such person be fingerprinted as a condition of serving with the organization;
  • Any person required to obtain a license or permit pursuant to section 1508 of the Health and Safety Code for a Foster Home or Child Care Center utilized by the Department of Children's Services;
  • Retaking fingerprint cards which have been returned because of illegibility;
  • Applicants for civil service positions with contract cities; and
  • Applicants for Department "Press Passes."

NOTE:    All applicants for a Department Press Pass shall be advised that they may be fingerprinted at any Station or Records and Identification Bureau.