HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06242003 - C.16 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Contra
FROM: Warren E. Rupf, Sheriff ;; Costa
DATE: June 9, 2003 County
SUBJECT: Fix Hearing on Proposed Modification
to Forensic Services Division Fee Schedule
SPECIFIC REQUEST($)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
1. RECOMMENDATION:
FIX July 15, 2003 at 9=30 am for a public hearing on the proposed increase of certain
Forensic Service Fees.
If. FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The adoption of the attached Resolution will allow the County to recover the costs associated
with the listed activities in the Fee Schedule dated July 1, 2003.
Ill. BACKGROUND:
In the 1994-1995 fiscal year, the Forensic Services Division was required to cover coasts of all
services from laboratory users. A fee schedule was established defining the costs of evidence
examination Services for the users of laboratory Services.
The Forensic Services Division has experienced increases in costs for salaries and supply costs
Since the implementation of the fee schedule currently in use.
This action supercedes any prior evidence examination fees Set by the Board.
IV. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Negative action will result in insufficient revenue to offset the cost of these activities. The County
will bear the burden of the increased cost of providing laboratory examination services to law
enforcement agencies and other entities requesting service.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: SIGNATURE:
ErfMCOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMI'T'TEE
B'APO PROVE WOTHER
SIGNATURE(S).--,,j-',_,,K
ACTIN OE3D ON JUNE 24, 2003 Y_.
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED M OTHER
VOTE I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND
CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND
XX UNANIMOUS{ABSENT ..� � �.@) ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
AWES: NOES. SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTESTED
DISTRICT III SEAT VACANT JUNE 24. 2003
Contact: Gloria Stutter 335-1525 JOHN SWEETEN,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
cc: Office of the SheriffSUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
CAO-Justice System Ad ninlstrstion
TME. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopt this Order on July 15, 2003 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SUBJECT: Forensic Services Fees
RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD Resolution #2003/389
WHEREAS, the Forensic Services Division of the Office of the Sheriff provides forensic
services to the law enforcement agencies in Contra Costa County and elsewhere; and
WHEREAS, in fiscal year 1994/1995 a fee schedule was established to recover the costs of
providing services to laboratory clients; and
WHEREAS, the Forensic Services Division has experienced increases in costs for salaries
and supply costs since the implementation of the fee schedule currently in use.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that effective July 1, 2003, the attached fee schedule
dated July 1, 2003, be presented as the fee schedule by which forensic services will be
provided by Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff, Forensic Services Division, and that this
resolution supersedes and replaces any prior Forensic Services Division fee schedules
approved by the Board,
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT
COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE
DATE SHOWN.
ATTESTED:
JOHN SWEETEN, CLERK OF THE BOARD
AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
BY: Deputy
RESOLUTION NO. 20031389
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF
PROPOSED INCREASE OF CERTAIN FORENSIC SERVICES FEES
9:30 A.M. TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2003
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by Board of Supervisors
of Centra Costa County concerning proposed increases of certain fees for
services provided by the Office of the Sheriff Forensic Services Division to the
law enforcement agencies in Contra Costa County and to other entities. The
hearing will be conducted on Tuesday, July 15, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. in the Board
Chambers, at the O'Brien County Administration Building, 551 Pine Street, 1�
floor, Martinez, California.
The Forensic Services Division has experienced increases in costs for salaries
and supply casts since the implementation of the fee schedule currently in use.
The approval of the proposed fee increase will allow the County to recover the
costs associated with certain Forensic Services Division activities. Negative
action will result in insufficient revenue to offset the cost of these activities. The
County will bear the burden of the increased cost of providing laboratory
examination services to law enforcement agencies and other entities requesting
service.
The fee increase will include the following elements: The proposed fee schedule
provides for an increase of fees in the following areas: Criminalistic Services
increase of $10 per hour; Inked Prints increase of $5.00 per card/scan; Latent
Prints increase of$5.00 per hour or part thereof, increase of$10.00 per Dour for
private attorney, pro per defendant, and non Contra Costa County government
agencies; Clandestine drug lab analysis increase of $10.00 per hour, drug
analysis for Contra Costa County government and contract agencies increase
$4.00 per activity; Private attorney, pro per defendant, and non Contra Costa
government agencies increase of $3.00 per activity. Special drug analysis
increase of $50.00 per steroid identified. Basic Toxicology Screen increase of
$5.010 per sample; Comprehensive Toxicology Screen increase of $10.00 per
sample; Three panel screen increase of $5.00; Four panel screen increase of
$5.010 per sample. Confirmation of blood samples for cocaine, codeine,
morphine, methamphetamine and amphetamine increased by $5.00 per sample.
Confirmation of urine samples for cannabinoids, cocaine, codeine, morphine,
methamphetamine, and amphetamine increased by$5.00 per sample.
Expert witness fees for testimony not resulting from laboratory analysis increased
by $10.00 per hour or part thereof for Criminalist or Toxicologist, $5.00 per hour
or part thereof for Fingerprint Examiner or Technician.
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After considering public comment, the Board of Supervisors may adapt the requested
fee increases. Implementation of the new fee schedule would take effect during fiscal
Year 2003 (July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003). Additionalinformation may be obtained by
contacting the Office of the Sheriff, Fiscal Services Unit at (925) 335-1526.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
JOHN SWEETEN,
Clerk of the Berard of Supervisors
and County Administrator
By. EMY L. SHARP
Deputy
Dated: JUNE 24 2003
PUBLICATION DATES:
JUNE 27, 2003
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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
OFFICE OF TUE SHERIFF
FORENSIC SERVICES DIVISION
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FEE SCHEDULE
EFFECTIVE JULY 19 200
OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF -CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
FORENSIC SERVICES DIVISION
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2103
FEE SCHEDULE
ESCOBAR FACILITY
Criminalistics Services ................................................................... Page 3
Central Identification Services - Fingerprints
InkedPrints ........................................................................... Page 3
LatentPrints .......................................................................... Page 4
MUIR FACILITY
AlcoholTesting ............................................................................... Page 4
Drug (Solid Dosage) Testing .......................................................... Page 5
Toxicology Analysis
Screens ...................................................................................... Page 8
Confirmations ............................................................................ Page 8
GENERAL SERVICES
Discovery Requests and Laboratory Reports - Compilation of
Information .............................................................................. Page 12
Photographs .................................................................................Pane 13
Testimony .................................................................................... Page 14
Inquiries regarding the Fee Schedule or=Ices not listed,please call 925 335.1606(Eacobar and CIS)or 925 313-2860(iwAuir)
Inquiries regarding an invoice,Pismo call 925 313-2831.
RUSH ANALYSIS—Ewlanca,which require lysis within rM(5)court drys,act# per re t. Does not apply to investigslm
leads needed before case is filed with the Disb icct Aftomays office
The above fere schedule does not apply when fees are specifically regulated by the State of California,or as provided by State law.
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OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF -CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
FORENSIC SERVICES DIVISION
EFFECTIVE JULY 1,2003
ESCOBAR FACILITY(1122 Escobar Street, Martinez)
criminalistics services
Allservices ................................. .............................................. $165-00 per hour
Invoiced activities include the analysis time of samples and standards,
preparation of the report, and marking and packaging of evidence.
Those activities which are not invoiced include supervisory review,
clerical support and consultation.
Services include:
Crime Scene Processing Crime Scene Processing per the Officer
Clandestine Drug Laboratory Scene Involved Fatal Incident Protocol
Processing Crime Scene Services for Vehicle Theft
Crime Scene Reconstruction Cases
Gunshot Residue Analysis Firearms Examination
Biological Evidence Examination Too/Mark Comparison
Trace Evidence Examination DNA Testing
Arson Analysis Hair and Fiber Analysis
Examination of Footwear, Tire and Other Explosives Analysis
Prints and Impressions Fracture Matching
Entry of Recovered Weapons, Cartridge Preparation of Biological Evidence for
Cases and Bullets into Integrated Submission to DOJ)DNA Database
Ballistics Identification System(IBIS) Testing of Blood Reference Specimens
and Search Against Unsolved Crime from Contra Costa County Convicted
Database Offenders for Submission to Contra
Photographic Services Costa County&DOJIDNA(State)
Databases
Central Identification Services - Fingerprints
Live Scan Prints (500 Court Street, Martinez)
Persona I/Applica nt including LiveScan (Applicant includes inked prints
required for teaching credential, public or private school, day care facility,
employment, etc.).......................................................$25.00 per card/scan
plus any applicable State Federal Fees
Inquiries regarding the Fee Schedule or services not listed,please call 925 335-1800(Escobar and CIS)or 925 313-2800(Muir)
Inquiries regarding an Invoice,please call 925 3132831.
RUSH ANALYSIS—Evidence which requires analysis within fhe(5)court days,add$200 per request- Does not appty to investigative
leads needed before case is filed with the District Attorneys Offic'e,
The above fee schedule does not apply when fees are specifically regulated by the State of California,or as provided by State law.
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OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF - CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
FORENSIC SERVICES DIVISION
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2003
Inked Prints (500 Court Street, Martinez)
Verification - Inked Prints on cases other than person crimes, burglaries,
thefts and subjects in custody.
....................I..............I...........................$95.00 per hour or part thereof
Latent tints (1122 Escobar Street, Martinez)
Comparisons of latent prints with named subjects are not funded by the CAL-
ID program. Exception: Manual comparison on ALPS case where subject
is in custody.
Contra Costa County and contract agencies:
ALPS -Examination for cases other than person crimes, burglaries
or auto-thefts.............................$100.00 per hour or part thereof
Non Contra Costa County government agencies:
Automated (computerized) Latent Print Search
...........................................$105.00 per.hour or any part thereof
Comparison of Latent Prints ..................... 100,00 per hour or part thereof
Latent Print Processing ........................_1100.00 per hour or part thereof
MUIR FA CILI TY(19 60 Muir Road, Martinez)
Alcohol Testing
Blood, breath or urine
Contra Costa County government and contract agencies
........*...... ............*............***"*........*"*...*..."$ 40.00 per sample
Private attorney, pro per defendant, and non Contra Costa County
government agencies ...................................................$65.00 per sample
Inquiries regarding Me Fee Schedule or services not Hated,please call 925 335-IM(Escobar and 08)or M 313-2WO(MuIr)
Inquirtes regarding an Invoice,please call 925 313-2831.
RUSH ANALYSIS—Evidence which requires analysis within five(5)court days,add$200 per request. Does nd apply to investigative
leads needed before case is filed with the District Attorneys office
The above The schedute does not apply when few are speeffically regulated by the State of California,or as provided by State law.
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OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF - CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
FORENSIC SERVICES DIVISION
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2003
Blood withdrawal services
Contra Costa County government and contract agencies ........... Actual cost
plus 5% program management fee
Private attorney, pro per defendant, and non Contra Costa County
government agencies ..............................................$ 68.00 per withdrawal
Fluoride Preservative ...........................................-................$ 50.00 per sample
Instrument Maintenance Fee for BreathlAlcohol:
Minimum of 48 subject tests per fiscal year are conducted........... $ no charge
Each test less than 48 subject tests per fiscal year .................$ 55.00 per test
Drug (Solid Dosage) Tesdng
Clandestine drug laboratory analysis ....................................... $ -1165.00 per hour
Drug analysis
Contra Costa County government and contract agencies
..... $ 7155WO per activitty
Private attorney, pro per defendant, and non Contra Costa County
government agencies ....................................................$ 85.00 per activity
Quantitative analysis (Methamphetamine/Amphetamine and Cocaine)
Contra Costa County government and contract agencies
....................................................................................$ 250.00 per sample
Private attorney, pro per defendant, and non Contra Costa County
government agencies .................................................$ 300.00 per sample
Inquiries regarding the Fee Schedule or=lces n:;11=,please call 925 335-16W(=bar and CIS)or 925 313-28'(Muir)
Inquiries regarding an invoice,please call 925 313-2831.
RU$H AWALYMS—Evidence which requires analis within eve(5)court dabs,add$200 per request. Does lKt apply to mvestIgahve
feats needed before case is filed w`ith the District ttrorm/s office
The atone fee schedule does not apply when fees are specifically regulated by the State of California,or as provided by state law.
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OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF - CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
FORENSIC SERVICES DIVISION
EFFECTIVE JULY It
Special Drug analysis:
GBL (Gamma Butyrolactone) ............................................$ 150.00 per activity
GHB (Gamma Hydroxy Butyrate) ......................................$ 150.00 per activity
Steroids............................................................. $ 150.00 per steroid identified
Toxicology Analysis
scmerts:
AcidlNeutral Drug Screen - Common Sedatives(Barbiturates,Meprobamate,Glutethim ide,
Diazepam, Nordiazepam, Flurazepam, Methaqualone) Miscellaneous Drugs
(Carbamazepine, Methyprylon, Carisoprodol)
Contra Costa County government and contract agencies
'""*....***'*"...*'*"*****"*"**'*"**.".*******"*'***""*$ -.75,00 per sample
Private attorney, pro per defendant, and non Contra Costa County
government agencies .............................................$ 85.00 per sample
Basic Drug Screen -Common Antidepressants(Amitryptiline,Desipramine, Imipramine,
Nortriptyline, Haloperidol)Antihistamines(Diphenhydramine, Triprolidine)opiates
(Codeine, Hydrocodone, Oxycodone)some synthetic narcotics(Mepiridine,
Propoxyphene, Pentazocine, Methadone), stimulants(Cocaine, Methamphetamine,
Amphetamine, MDMA), Miscellaneous Drugs(Fenfluramine, Quinine, Lidocaine)
Contra Costa County government and contract agencies
$ 85.00 per sample
Private attorney, pro per defendant, and non Contra Costa County
government agencies .............................................$ 95,00 per sample
Inquiries reg Ing the Fee Schedule or services not listed,p'Wne call M 336-11M(Escobar and CIS)or 925 31131-2-800(Muir)
Inquiries regarding an Invoice,please call 925 313-2831.
RUSH ANALYSIS–Evidence which requires analysis within five(5)court days,add$200 per request. Does not apply to investigative
leads needed before case is filed with the District Attorneys Office
The above fee schedule does not apply when fees are specific*regulated by the State of California,or as provided by State few.
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OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF - CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
FORENSIC SERVICES DIVISION
EFFECTIVE.JULY 1, 2003
Comprehensive Drug Screen (Includes Basic Drug Screen and Acid/Neutral
Drug Screen)
Contra Costa County government and contract agencies
................................................... $ 160.00 per sample
Private attorney, pro per defendant, and non Contra Costa County
government agencies ........................................... $ 180,00 per sample
Special Screens:
Cannabinoids (Marijuana) - blood/urine:
Contra Costa County government and contract agencies
...........................................................................$ 30.00 per sample
Private attorney, pro per defendant, and non Contra Costa County
government agencies ........................................$40.00 per sample
Phencyclidine (PCP) - Urine
Contra Costa County government and contract agencies
...........................................................................$ 30.00 per sample
Private attorney, pro per defendant, and non Contra Costa County
government agencies ........................................$ 40.00 per sample
Three (3) Panel Screen - Methamphetamine/Amphetamine, Cocaine/Cocaine
Metabolite, Opiates (Codeine/Morphine)
Contra Costa County government and contract agencies
.................................................................................$ 40.00 per sample
Private attorney, pro per defendant, and non Contra Costa County
government agencies .............................................$ 00m per sample
Four (4) Panel Screen - Methamphetamine/Amphetamine, Cocaine/Cocaine,
Metabolite, Opiates, Benzodiazepines, Barbiturates (if requested)
Contra Costa County government and contract agencies
.................................................................................$ 50.€ 0 per sample
Private attorney, pro per defendant, and non Contra Costa County
government agencies ............................................. $ 05.00 per sampile
Inquirles regarding the fee sc=or sevices not listed,please call 926 335-1604(Esso=and cis)oir;;313-28M(Mulr)
Inquirise regarding an Invoke,please call 825 313-2631.
RUSH ANALYSIS—Evidence which requires ands within five(5)court days,add$200 per request. Does rd apply to investigative
leads needed bal4re case is filed with the District Atta T*s office
The above fee schedule does not apply when fees are specifically regulated by the state of california,or as pravided by State law.
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OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF -CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
FORENSIC SERVICES DIVISION
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2003
Volatiles, - Blood/Urine -Acetone, Methanol, Isopropanol
Contra Costa County government and contract agencies
...... .......$ 55.00 per sample
Private attorney, pro per defendant, and non Contra Costa County
government agencies ............................................. $ 65.00 per sample
Requests for toxicology services not performed by the Forensic Services
Division will be forwarded to a referral laboratory ............................$ Actual Cost
plus a $ 15.00 management fee
Carisoprodol/Meprobamate
Contra Costa County goverriment, and Contract agencies
$60.00 per sample
Private attorney, pro per defendant, and non Contra Costa County
Government agencies ... ..- ,-. 70 00 per sample
Confirmatfons(Does not include screening):
Blood (includes Quantitation):
Cocaine
Contra Costa County government and contract agencies
.............................................. ............................ $ 60.00 per sample
Private attorney, pro per defendant, and non Contra Costa County
government agencies ........................................ $ 70.00 per sample
Codeine/Morphine
Contra Costa County government and contract agencies
........I........................................................... ...... $ 60.00 per sample
Private attorney, pro per defendant, and non Contra Costa County
government agencies ........................................ $ 70.00 per sample
Inquirles regarding the Fee Schedule or emice*=Rated,please call 925 335-iSW(Escobar and CIS)or 925 313-28M(Muir)
Inquhies regarding an invoice,please cart 925 313-21131.
RUSH ANALYSIS--Evidence which requires analysis within five(5)court days,add$200 per request. Does ngj apply to investigative
leads needed before case is filed with the District Attorney's Office
The above fee schedule does not apply when few are specifically regulated by the State of Caffornia,or as provided by State law.
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OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF -CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
FORENSIC SERVICES DIVISION
EFFECTIVE JULY 1,2003
GHB (Gamma Hydroxy Butyrate)
Contra Costa County government and contract agencies
..............I.......................................................... $ 150.00 per sample
Private attorney, pro per defendant, and non Contra Costa County
government agencies ......................................$ 160.00 per sample
MDMA
Contra Costa County government and contract agencies
.................................................. ........................ $ 75.00 per sample
Private attorney, pro per defendant, and non Contra Costa County
government agencies ........................................$ 85.00 per sample
Hydrocodone
Contra Costa County government and contract agencies
............................... ...........................................$ 75.00 per sample
Private attorney, pro per defendant, and non Contra Costa County
government agencies ........................................$ 85.00 per sample
Methamphetamine/Amphetamine
Contra Costa County government and contract agencies
'*'***.'***"*"*.........**"*....... $ 60.00 per sample
Private attorney, pro per defendant, and non Contra Costa County
government agencies ........................................ $ 70,00 per sample
Nordiazepam/DrazepamfTemazepam/Oxazepam
Contra Costa County government and contract agencies
................ ......I................................. ............$ 75.00 per sample
Private attorney, pro per defendant, and non Contra Costa County
government agencies ........................................$ 85-00 per sample
Inquiries=Ing the F&O;7MIU18 Or::rvlc"not HM=call 925 336-4M(Escobar and CIS;or 925 313-2800'(Muir)
Inquiries nnpwdtng an Invoice,please call 925 313-2931.
RUSH ANALYSIS—Evidence which requires armgysis within five(6)court days,add$200 per request Does not applyto investigative
leads needed befte case is filed with the Mtrict Aftwo/s Office
The above fee schedule does not apply when fees are specifically regulated by the state of Caofomja,or as pmv!dW by State law.
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OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF -CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
FORENSIC SERVICES DIVISION
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2003
Urine:
Cannabinoids (Marijuana)
Contra Costa County government and contract agencies
..........................I................................................ $60,00 per sample
Private attorney, pro per defendant, and non Contra Costa County
government agencies ........................................ $ 70.00 per sample
Cocaine
Contra Costa County government and contract agencies
...........................................................................$ 40.00 per sample
Private attorney, pro per defendant, and non Contra Costa County
government agencies ........................................ $ 50.00 per sample
Codeine/Morphine
Contra Costa County government and contract agencies
--.1........-...—...........--.................. ......................... ...$ 40.00 per sample
Private attorney, pro per defendant, and non Contra Costa County
government agencies ........................................ .5 50,00 per sample
GHB (Gamma Hydroxy Butyrate)
Contra Costa County government and contract agencies
...............................I......................................... $ 120.00 per sample
Private attorney, pro per defendant, and non Contra Costa County
government agencies ......................................$ 130.00 per sample
Hydrocodone
Contra Costa County government and contract agencies
.................... ......................................................$ 60.00 per sample
Private attorney, pro per defendant, and non Contra Costa County
government agencies ........................................$ 70.00 per sample
Inquiries regarding the Feb Schedule ors 818 not 11140d.Plea"Cali 025 13&100 JEW-obw and CtS)or 925 313-2840'(Muir)
Inquirim re9wding an Invoke,please call 925 313-2831.
RUSH ANALYSIS—Evidence which requires analysis within five(5)court days,add$200 per request. Does not apply to investigative
leads nwded before case is filed with the District Attwte)(s Office
The abxe fee schadule does not apply when fees are specifically regulated by the State of California,or as provided by State law.
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FFICE OF THE SHERIFF - CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
FORENSIC SERVICES DIVISION
EFFECTIVE JULY Is 2003
MDMA/MDA
Contra Costa County government and contract agencies
..........................................................................$60.00 per sample
Private attorney, pro per defendant, and non Contra Costa County
government agencies ....................................... $ 70.00 per sample
Methamphetamine/Amphetamine
Contra Costa County government and contract agencies
................... ...................................... ................$ 40M per sample
Private attorney, pro per defendant, and non Contra Costa County
government agencies . ......................................$ 50.00 per sample
Oxazepam
Contra Costa County government and contract agencies
...... ................................... .......... .................... $ 65.00 per sample
Private attorney, pro per defendant, and non Contra Costa County
government agencies ........................................$ 75.00 per sample
Phencyclidine (PCP)
Contra Costa County government and contract agencies
................................................. ....1—....... ......... $ 50,00 per Sample
Private attorney, pro per defendant, and non Contra Costa County
government agencies ........... ................. .......... $ 60.00 per sample
Urine quantification is available upon request. Fees are the same as blood
quantification.
Inquiries;:;;71ng the ree Schedule or services not=,please,=926 335-1600(Escobar and CIS)or 925 313M-2=00�(Mujr)
Inquiries regarding an Invoice,plesse,call 926 313-283I.
RUSH ANALYSIS—Evidence which requires anaws within five(5)court days,add s20o per request Dow pa apply toinvestigative
leads needed before case is fkwj w4h the District AbYTWs Office
The above fee schedule does not apply when fees are speefficafly regulated by the State of California,or as prodded by State law.
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OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF -CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
FORENSIC SERVICES DIVISION
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2003
GENERAL ,SERVICES
Discovery Request and Laboratory Reports - Compilation of
Information
Contra Costa County government and contract agencies:
Copy of report and notes .............................................................$ No Fee
Standard Breath/Alcohol Discovery Request .......................... $ No Fee
Includes: Accuracy Log- 3 months before and after date of incident
Maintenance Log- 6 to 12 months before and after slate of incident
Operator's Log - 1 month before and after the date of incident
Copy of documents other than laboratory reports...$ 15.50 up to 20 pages
plus Technical and/or Support Staff time
$ 0.20 per page over 20 pages plus Technical and/or Support Staff time
Support Staff (Laboratory Aide, Clerical)
...................................................$ 32.00 per Dour or part thereof
Technical Staff(Criminalist, Fingerprint Examiner, Fingerprint Technician,
Toxicologist)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$155.00 per hour or part thereof
Sample Forwarded for Referee Analysis ..................... $ 60.00 per sample
(includes postage and packaging materials)
Private attorneys, pro per defendants, and non Contra Costa County government
agencies:
Copy of laboratory report (including nates) ............$ 15.50 up to 20 pages
$ 0.20 per page over 20 pages
Inquiries regarding the Fee Schedule or services not listed,p1 call 925 335-1600(Escobar and CIS)or 928 313-2800(Muir)
inquiries regarding an Invoice,piesse cell 925 313-2031.
RUSH ANALYSIS—livOwce,which requires analysis within five(5)court days,add$200 per request Does not apply to investigative
leads needed bdbm tie is filed with ft District AttcrrWsOffice
The above fee schedule does not apply when fees aro specifically regulated by the Stator of California,or as provided by State lour.
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OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF -CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
FORENSIC SERVICES DIVISION
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2003
Copy of documents other than laboratory reports...$ 15.50 up to 20 pages
plus Technical and/or Support Staff time
$ 0.20 per page over 20 pages plus Technical and/or Support Staff time
Standard Breath/Alcohol Discovery Request ..............$ 25.00 per request
Includes: Accuracy Log- 3 months before and after date of incident
Maintenance Log-6 to 12 months before and after date of incident
Operator's Lag- 1 month before and after the date of incident
Support Staff(Laboratory Aide, Clerical)
...................................................$ 32.00 per hour or part thereof
Technical Staff(Criminalist, Fingerprint Examiner, Fingerprint Technician,
Toxicologist)
......................................... $175.00 per hour or part thereof
Sample Forwarded for Referee Analysis ..................$ 60.00 per sample
(includes postage and packaging materials)
Photographs
Commercially processed photographs ......................................... Actual cost
Laboratory processed photographs:
Prints 4"x5" and smaller ...........................................................$ 2.60 per print
Prints 5"x7" ............................................................................... 4.20 per print
Prints 8"x10" ...........................................................................$ 10.40 per print
Prints 11"x16" .........................................................................$ 21.00 per print
Prints 16"x20" .........................................................................$ 31.30 per pant
Inquiries carding the Fee Schedule or ssrvlces not 1#sted,ply coil 98 338-1600(Escobar and CIS)or 935 313-2800{Mir}
Inquiries ming an Invoice,pkme call 925 313-2831.
RUSH ANALYSIS—Eviiience Which requires analysis vAbin fire(5)court days,add$200 per request. tis not apply to wreestigatire
leads needed before ewe is filed with the Disb ict AftxrWs Office
The above fee schedule does not apply when fear aro specifically regulated by the Stale of California,or as provided by State law.
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OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF -CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
FORENSIC SERVICES DIVISION
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2003
Testimony
Testimony resulting from laboratory analysis:
Contra Costa County government and contract agencies .................$ No Fee
Expert witness for Contra Costa County government and contract agencies
for testimony not resulting from laboratory analysis (including preparation
time)
165.00 per hour or part thereof for Criminalist or Toxicologist
1.00.00 per hour or part thereof for Fingerprint Examiner or Technician
Private attorney, pro per defendant, and non Contra Costa County
government agencies - subpoena for testimony or deposition (including
preparation and travel time)
65. 30 per hour or part thereof for Criminalist or Toxicologist
$ 1001 00 per hour or part thereof for Fingerprint Examiner or Technician
Testimony for toxicology or DNA analysis performed by referral laboratory
Actual cost according to the schedule of referral laboratory
(Agency will be invoiced directly by the Laboratory)
Inquiries regarding the Fee Schedule or services not hated,please call 925 335-16M(Escobar and Cie)or 9313 313-28b(i(Muir)
Inquiries regarding an invoice,piesse call 925 313-2831.
RUSH ANALYSIS—Evidence which requires analysis within five(5)Court days,add$200 per request. Does not apply to investigative
leads needed before case is filed with the District Attorney's Office
The above fee schedule does not apply when fees are specifically regulated by the State of Cal forma,or as provided by State law.
Wage 14 of 14
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PROOF OF PUBLICATION
(2015.5 C.C.P.)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
County of Contra Costa U/ ,
I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the fff
County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, and
not a party to or interested in the above-entitled matter.
1 am the Principal Legal Clerk of the Contra Costa Times,a
newspaper of general circulation, printed and published at
2540 Shadelands Drive in the City of Walnut Creek, County
of Contra Costa,94598.
And which newspaper has been adjudged a newspaper of
general circulation by the Superior Court of the County of
Contra Costa,State of California, under the date of October
22, 1934.Case Number 19764.
The notice, of which the annexed is a printed copy (set in
type not smaller than nonpareil),has been published in each
regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any
supplement thereof on the following dates,to-wit:
June
all in the year of 2003
1 certify (or declare) under penalty of penury that the
foregoing is true and correct.
Executed t Walnut Creek,
On this 2 day of June, 20
.. .... .... ..... .......... . .
signatur
Contra Costa Times
P O Box 4147
Walnut Creek,CA 94596
(925)935-2525
Proof of Publication of:
(attached is a copy of the legal advertisement that published)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
NEARING
CONTRA COSTA
COUNTY OFFICII OF THE
SHEMFIF
PROP'OWD IN(2EASE OF
CE$rrA#t YOMNSIC
Notice Is hereby given
that a Mile heartni will
be held- by Board oSu-
ervisors of Contra Costa
aunty
Vtain concerning pro-
ad Increases of cer-
fees yYfor services
the hheerriif F nsiithe cBSSeerv-
Ices Division to the law
enforcement agencies kr
Contra Costa County and
to other entitles. The
hearing,will be conduct-
ed on Tuesday, ,gulf,y is,
2003 at 9:30 a. antEties.
In the-.Bear$nC�atnbers,
at the d°Brien County
Administra#lon Buifdtng,
651 Pine 5 t 1st floor,
Martinez.California.
The Forensic Services Di-
vision has experienced
increases in costs for
salaries and supply costs
slnce ttie Implentientation
of the les schedule cur.
rent ly In use.Tf,e appro-
Val of the top sed fee
increase wtd attow the
County to recover the
costs associated with
certain Forertslc Services
Division activlt s. Nega-
tive action will result In
Insufficient revenue to
offset the cost of these
activities. The county
will bear the burden of
the Increased cost of
silrsomratqn services
law emoresment agen-
cies and other entities
requesting service.
The
ncreag
g
In-
follow
pro sed fee
schedule pro+lldas for an
increase of Tees in the
fellowlng areas:
Crimlrtaiistle Servss In-
crease of$10 perc�,oesr
Inked Prints Increase of
nth inn reans'e of
$5.00 per hour or part
thereof. Increase of
$10.00 per hour for pri-
vaterney pro per
defe ant,ana non Con-
tra Costa Countyov-
ernment agencies; Ann-
destine dru lain analysts
Increase of $10.00 per
a'ar"o for
analysisty
government and contract
agencies increase $4.O1)
pper act Ity; Private at-
torneY. pro per defend-
ant,and non Contra Cs-
'a em gof overnment a cM per es
ac-
tivity.Special drug anal-
yppsseiirsIncreaseogyentlfiof .00
�ea Te of 510.00 reen
eal'
sample; Threep,ya�nel
screen Increase of Ro0e;
Four panel screen in-
crease of$5,00pe r Sam-
Confirm
Confirmatton of
bld samples for co-
caine, codeine, mor-
methamrahetamine and
heiamina increased
b 00 per nple.Con-
forn action of urine sam.
ples for cannabinolds,
cocaine, eodelne, mor
meth ampheta,n4w, 6d
g7tPetarnine Increased
00 per sample.
Expert witness fees for
testimony not resuiting
from laboratory analysis
Increased by. 10.66 per
hour or part re f #or
Criminalist or Toxt r
gist $5.00 per hour or
part thereof for Finger-
pprint Examiner or
Techniclan.
After considerin public
comment, the card of
Supervisors may adopt
the requested fee In-
Creases. Implementation
of the new fee schedule
would take effect duringg
fiscal Year 2663 (Julyy 1,
2062 to June 30, 2 3).
Additional Information
mayy be obtained by con-
the Office of the
SShhedrifft92iscal ices
8Y ORDER OF THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
JOHN SWEETEN,
Clerk of the board of Su-
pervisors
County
nMaated Deputy3
Legal CCT T9
Publish June 28,2063
`'` +• LEGAL PUBLICATION RE UISTION
• o
Contra Costa County
T4 � L/
From: Clerk of the ward To: Contra Costa Times
651 Pune St...Room 106 PO Box 5124
Martinez, CA 94553 Walnut Creek,-CA:94596
Requested by: EMY L. SHARP Date: JM , Z5, 2003
Phone No: 925-335--1903 .Reference No: 880
Org: 2515 Sub Object: 2190 Task: SAs Activity:
Publication Date (s): JUNE 28 , 2003
No. of Pages: (5
LEGAL PUBLICATION- "SHERIFF PROPOSED INCREASE OF CERTAIN
FORENSIC SERVICE FEES"
*'**Immediatety upon expiration of publication,*« :
send in one affidavit for each publication in
order that the auditor may be authorized to pay your bill.
"FAX ONLY"
.Authorized Signature:
Please confirm date ofpublication & receipt of this fax. By telephone please.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF
PROPOSED INCREASE OF CERTAIN FORENSIC SERVICES FEES
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by Board of Supervisors
of Contra Costa County concerning proposed increases of certain fees for
services provided by the Office of the Sheriff Forensic Services Division to the
law enforcement agencies in Contra Costa County and to other entities. The
hearing will be conducted on Tuesday, July 15, 2003 at 9.30 a.m. in the Board
Chambers, at the O'Brien County Administration Building, 551 Pine Street, tat
floor, Martinez, California.
The Forensic Services Division has experienced increases in costs for salaries
and supply costs since the implementation of the fee schedule currently in use.
The approval of the proposed fee increase will allow the County to recover the
casts associated with certain Forensic Services Division activities. Negative
action will result in insufficient revenue to offset the cost of these activities. The
County will bear the burden of the increased cost of providing laboratory
examination services to law enforcement agencies and other entities requesting
service.
The fee increase will include the following elements. The proposed fee schedule
provides for an increase of fees in the following areas: Criminalistic Services
increase of $10 per hour; Inked Prints increase of $5.00 per card/scan; Latent
Prints increase of$5.00 per hour or part thereof, increase of$10.00 per hour for
private attorney, pro per defendant, and non Contra Costa County government
agencies; Clandestine drug lab analysis increase of $10.00 per hour, drug
analysis for Contra Costa County government and contract agencies increase
$4.00 per activity; Private attorney, pro per defendant, and non Contra Costa
government agencies increase of $3.00 per activity. Special drug analysis
increase of $50.00 per steroid identified. Basic Toxicology Screen increase of
$5.00 per sample; Comprehensive Toxicology Screen increase of $10.00 per
sample; Three panel screen increase of $5.00; Four panel screen increase of
$5.00 per sample. Confirmation of blood samples for cocaine, codeine,
morphine, methamphetamine and amphetamine increased by $5.00 per sample.
Confirmation of urine samples for cannabinoids, cocaine, codeine, morphine,
methamphetamine, and amphetamine increased by $5.00 per sample.
Expert witness fees for testimony not resulting from laboratory analysis increased
by $10.00 per hour or part thereof for Criminalist or Toxicologist, $5.00 per hour
or part thereof for Fingerprint Examiner or Technician.
After considering public comment, the Board of Supervisors may adopt the requested
fee increases. Implementation of the new fee schedule would take effect during fiscal
Year 2003 (July 1, 2002 to June 3e, 2003). Additional information may be obtained by
contacting the Office of the Sheriff, Fiscal Services Unit at(925) 335-1525.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
JOHN SWEETEN,
Clerk of the Beard of Supervisors
and County Administrator
By: EMY L. SHARP
Deputy
Dated: .DUNE 25, 2003
PUBLICATION DATES:
.TUNE 28, , 2003