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§ 16.0226 Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator.
   (a)   Locker rental: $0.75.
   (b)   Record clearance letter: $37.00.
   (c)   Photocopies:
      (1)   Records: $1.00/page.
      (2)   Medical records: $16.00/hour. In addition, there is a flat rate of $6.00 per report mailed, for the cost of supplies and postage or in accordance with Health and Safety Code § 123110(d)(1).
   (d)   Photographs:
      (1)   Mug shots: $14.00.
      (2)   Video/audio copy to digital format: $75.00.
      (3)   Digital images up to 10 images: $94.00.
      (4)   Each additional digital image over 10: $5.00.
      (5)   3D images copy to digital format: $145.00.
   (e)   Concealed weapon permit (reservists exempt): $158.00.
      (1)   Annual renewal (reservists exempt): $40.00.
      (2)   Concealed weapon permit, new – training (reservists exempt): $112.00.
      (3)   Concealed weapon permit, modification - additional weapon (reservist exempt): $16.00.
   (f)   Fingerprinting live scan: $32.00.
   (g)   Service of subpoena duces tecum: $15.00 plus $1.00/page.
   (h)   C.A.D. record search: $83.00/hour.
      (1)   Government background check: $33.00.
   (i)   Public Records Act requests requiring programming and computer services (Government Code § 7922.575): actual costs to construct a record and the cost of programming and computer services necessary to produce a copy of the record, when the record is electronic and only produced at a regularly schedule intervals or the request would require data compilation, extraction, or programing to produce the record.
   (j)   In-custody letters for bail bondsmen: $30.00.
   (k)   Aircraft fees:
      (1)   Helicopter (UH-1H): $3,213.00/hour.
      (2)   Helicopter (B-212): $3,302.00/hour.
      (3)   Helicopter (Airbus H125): $1,983.00/hour.
      (4)   Airplane (Grand Renaissance): $1,846.00/hour.
      (5)   Airplane (King Air): $2,059.00/hour.
   (l)   Private policing by Sheriff's Office at public gatherings:
      (1)   Sheriff Reserve Deputy: $59.23/hour.
      (2)   Sheriff Deputy: $125.71/hour.
      (3)   Sheriff Detective: $138.74/hour.
      (4)   Sheriff Sergeant: $164.34/hour.
   (m)   Administrative charges for explosive permits:
      (1)   Permit application: $86.00.
      (2)   Permit:
         (A)   100 lbs. explosive or less: $2.00.
         (B)   Over 100 lbs.: $10.00.
      (3)   Magazine/site inspection:
         (A)   Retail outlets of black sporting powder and smokeless powder: $203.00.
         (B)   Manufacturer's wholesale/retail outlets of other explosives: $250.00.
         (C)   All other storage magazines/sites: $167.00.
   (n)   Verification of vehicle equipment citation correction: $20.00.
   (o)   Vehicle releases: $155.00. Fee will be waived upon presentation of sufficient proof that the vehicle was stolen. Sufficient proof includes evidence that the owner timely reported to law enforcement that the vehicle was stolen.
   (p)   Repossession recovery fee: $15.00.
   (q)   Contract polygraph exams:
      (1)   Criminal exams: $324.00.
      (2)   Pre-employment exams: $200.00.
   (r)   Correctional education programs - bakery and food services: actual costs of materials.
   (s)   Firearm storage and related expenses (per Family Code § 6389):
      (1)   First firearm: $80.00.
      (2)   Each additional firearm: $39.00.
      (3)   Per day storage: $2.00.
   (t)   Coroner fees:
      (1)   Coroner report of death: $11.00.
      (2)   Private autopsy: $2,882.00.
      (3)   Storage fee for human remains in morgue in excess of 10 calendar days of coroner notification of release (fee may be waived based on ability to pay): $22.09/day, not to exceed $100.00 total.
      (4)   Archive retrieval: $99.00.
      (5)   Body removal: $283.00.
      (6)   Collection of specimens:
         (A)   DNA sample (does not include cost of tests): $214.00.
         (B)   Blood/vitreous sample (does not include cost of tests): $203.00.
      (7)   Digital images:
         (A)   Digital images up to 10 images: $56.00.
         (B)   Each additional digital image over ten: $3.00.
      (8)   Paraffin block re-cuts processing:
         (A)   Micro slides – regular: $75.00/each.
         (B)   Micro slides – special stains (each): actual costs.
      (9)   Protective wear:
         (A)   Observer: $40.00 each.
         (B)   Autopsy: $48.00 each.
      (10)   Digital x-ray duplication: $114.00 each.
   (u)   Bail bond company advertising:
      (1)   Type 1 detention facilities: $22.00/month.
      (2)   Type 2 detention facilities: $28.00/month.
   (v)   Background investigations required for County issued business license/operator permit (new or renewal): $325.00.
   (w)   Business Licensing:
      (1)   Gun dealer permit: $69.00.
      (2)   State pawnbroker permit: $35.00.
      (3)   State secondhand dealer permit: $35.00.
      (4)   Taxicab driver permit: $37.00.
   (x)   Peace officer witness deposit: $275.00 each.
      NOTE: Additional costs, if any, over the initial $275.00 are due and payable after all peace officer witness fees have been calculated.
   (y)   En route fee: $100.00/day.
(Am. Ord. 4457, passed - -2023)