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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. (Page 1 of 2) 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 (Page 2 of 2) CONTRA COSTA COUNTY OFFICE OF TUE SHERIFF FORENSIC SERVICES DIVISION r 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. Page 2 of 14 ..........I.......... ............ ............... ...................... ............ 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. Page 3 of 14 ................... ......... 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$200 per request. Does nd apply to investigative leads needed before case is filed with the District Attorneys office The above The schedute does not apply when few are speeffically regulated by the State of California,or as provided by State law. Page 4 of 14 OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF - CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FORENSIC SERVICES DIVISION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2003 Blood withdrawal services Contra Costa County government and contract agencies ........... Actual cost plus 5% program management fee Private attorney, pro per defendant, and non Contra Costa County government agencies ..............................................$ 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$200 per request. Does lKt apply to mvestIgahve feats needed before case is filed w`ith the District ttrorm/s office The atone fee schedule does not apply when fees are specifically regulated by the State of California,or as provided by state law. Page 5 of 14 OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF - CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FORENSIC SERVICES DIVISION EFFECTIVE JULY It Special Drug analysis: GBL (Gamma Butyrolactone) ............................................$ 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. Page 6 of 14 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$200 per request. Does rd apply to investigative leads needed bal4re case is filed with the District Atta T*s office The above fee schedule does not apply when fees are specifically regulated by the state of california,or as pravided by State law. Page 7 of 14 ......................................... .................... .................................. OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF -CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FORENSIC SERVICES DIVISION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2003 Volatiles, - Blood/Urine -Acetone, Methanol, Isopropanol Contra Costa County government and contract agencies ...... .......$ 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. Page 8 of 14 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. Page 9 of 14 ......... ..................................... ......................................... .. ........... 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. Page 10 of 14 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. Page 11 of 14 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$200 per request Does not apply to investigative leads needed bdbm tie is filed with ft District AttcrrWsOffice The above fee schedule does not apply when fees aro specifically regulated by the Stator of California,or as provided by State lour. 'age 12 of 14 _..._.. . . .: ... ....-........ .. _. ...... _ ....... ........ ........ ........ ........ ..... ....... ........ _. OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF -CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FORENSIC SERVICES DIVISION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2003 Copy of documents other than laboratory reports...$ 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$200 per request. tis not apply to wreestigatire leads needed before ewe is filed with the Disb ict AftxrWs Office The above fee schedule does not apply when fear aro specifically regulated by the Stale of California,or as provided by State law. Page 13 of 14 OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF -CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FORENSIC SERVICES DIVISION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2003 Testimony Testimony resulting from laboratory analysis: Contra Costa County government and contract agencies .................$ 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$200 per request. Does not apply to investigative leads needed before case is filed with the District Attorney's Office The above fee schedule does not apply when fees are specifically regulated by the State of Cal forma,or as provided by State law. Wage 14 of 14 l�'f PROOF OF PUBLICATION (2015.5 C.C.P.) STATE OF CALIFORNIA County of Contra Costa U/ , I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the fff County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the above-entitled matter. 1 am the Principal Legal Clerk of the Contra Costa Times,a newspaper of general circulation, printed and published at 2540 Shadelands Drive in the City of Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa,94598. And which newspaper has been adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by the Superior Court of the County of Contra Costa,State of California, under the date of October 22, 1934.Case Number 19764. The notice, of which the annexed is a printed copy (set in type not smaller than nonpareil),has been published in each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates,to-wit: June all in the year of 2003 1 certify (or declare) under penalty of penury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed t Walnut Creek, On this 2 day of June, 20 .. .... .... ..... .......... . . signatur Contra Costa Times P O Box 4147 Walnut Creek,CA 94596 (925)935-2525 Proof of Publication of: (attached is a copy of the legal advertisement that published) NOTICE OF PUBLIC NEARING CONTRA COSTA COUNTY OFFICII OF THE SHEMFIF PROP'OWD IN(2EASE OF CE$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