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EVIDENCE & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT GUIDE
Third Edition 2013
Produced by POST Management Counseling Services Bureau
CALIFORNIA COMMISSION ON PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND T RAINING
Law Enforcement Evidence & Property Management Guide
Copyright 2001 California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Published May 2001 Second Edition published February 2005 Third Edition published September 2013
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Introduction
POST MISSION STATEMENT
HE MISSION of the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training is to continually enhance the professionalism of California law enforcement in serving its communities.
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POST COMMISSIONERS
Jim McDonnell ........................... Chief CHAIR Long Beach Police Department
Lai Lai Bui .................................. Sergeant Sacramento Police Department Robert Cooke ............................ Director of Training California Narcotic Officers Association Robert T. Doyle ......................... Sheriff Marin County Sheriffs Office Kamala D. Harris ....................... Ex Officio Member Attorney General, Department of Justice Sandra Hutchens ....................... Sheriff - Coroner Orange County Sheriffs Office Peter Kurylowicz, Jr. ................. Deputy Sheriff Riverside County Sheriffs Office Ronald Lowenberg .................... Dean Golden West Criminal Justice Training Center Sylvia Moir ................................. Chief El Cerrito Police Department Laurie Smith .............................. Sheriff Santa Clara County Sheriffs Office Michael Sobek ........................... Sergeant San Leandro Police Department
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FOREWORD
he law enforcement evidence/property function is vital to the criminal justice process. Its effective and efficient operation is integral to an agencys quality of service to the community and the criminal justice system. The management of this function has become increasingly complex due, in part, to factors related to legislative mandates, hazardous material storage, the protection and preservation of biological/ DNA-related material, security and chain of custody, and the training of evidence/property personnel. The failure to manage the evidence and property function can affect the successful prosecution of criminal violators, resulting in agency liability or loss of public confidence. Effective policies and procedures must be established in order to efficiently submit and retrieve items of evidence and property. To support the evidence and property function, managerial and executive personnel must ensure that essential training, both initial and ongoing, is identified and provided, with an adequate budget for sustained effective operation. Staff safety, storage facility security, and the ability to accurately catalog and track evidence and property are paramount to reducing liability exposure, thus increasing the credibility and defensibility of the agency.
The purpose of the POST Law Enforcement Evidence & Property Management Guide is to provide standardized recommended guidelines for the management of the evidence and property function, detailing best practices for the submission, receipt, storage, and disposition of evidence and property items in the agencys care and control. Agencies should use this guide to create or amend policies and procedures to ensure the integrity of the evidence and property process, protect the evidentiary value of property, and restore property to its owners in a timely fashion. It is the intention of the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training that this guide will lead to improved management of the evidence and property function. POST envisions that this guide will serve as a comprehensive resource to aid evidence and property staff, field personnel, supervisors, managers, and executives in understanding the critical role of the evidence and property function to the agency, the criminal justice system, and the community. The Commission appreciates the contributions of an ad-hoc advisory committee of evidence and property personnel from agencies throughout California. Comments or questions related to information contained in this guide should be directed to the Management Counseling Services Bureau at (916) 227-4800.
ROBERT A. STRESAK Executive Director
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
2012-2013 AD HOC ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Larry Brown ....................... Los Gatos Police Department Jim Griffith ......................... Oceanside Police Department Joanna Grivetti .................. Richmond Police Department Larry Kiefer ........................ East Bay Regional Park District Police Department Joe Moralli ......................... Chico Police Department Charles Rigmaiden ........... Richmond Police Department Deborah Souza .................. Milpitas Police Department Sharon Whitaker ............... Rocklin Police Department
FINISHING TEAM MEMBERS
Sandi Bumpus ................... Rocklin Police Department Scott Koll ........................... Roseville Police Department
POST PROJECT COORDINATORS
Don Shingara ..................... Senior Consultant Kathy Hobson.................... Staff Services Manager Nancy Lewis ...................... Graphic Designer
POST MANAGEMENT COUNSELING SERVICES BUREAU
Rich Bond .......................... Bureau Chief Veronica Hagen ................. Office Technician Kathy Hobson.................... Staff Services Manager Dave Hoig .......................... Senior Consultant Dan Koenig ........................ Special Consultant James Rose ....................... Special Consultant Joe Sampson..................... Senior Consultant Ron Sanchez ..................... Special Consultant Don Shingara ..................... Senior Consultant
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CONTENTS
POST Mission statement........................................................................................................................................ i POST Commissioners .......................................................................................................................................... iii Foreword ............................................................................................................................................................... v Acknowledgments ............................................................................................................................................... vii Explanation and Use of This Guide ...................................................................................................................... xi Chapter 1 ORGANIZATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS (Organization, Personnel, Training, Policy/Procedure) .................................................................. 1-1 Purpose ................................................................................................................................................ 1-1 Guideline 1.1 Organizational Structure ........................................................................................... 1-1 Guideline 1.2 Guideline 1.3 Guideline 1.4 Guideline 1.5 Guideline 1.6 Guideline 1.7 2 Personnel Assignment, Staffing, and Training ........................................................ 1-2 Facility Access/Hours of Operation .......................................................................... 1-3 Emergency and Disaster Planning ........................................................................... 1-4 Budget Allocation ...................................................................................................... 1-4 Policy and Procedure Development ......................................................................... 1-5 Identifying and Mitigating Problems .......................................................................... 1-6
DOCUMENTATION AND FORMS ...................................................................................................... 2-1 Purpose ................................................................................................................................................ 2-1 Guideline 2.1 Property Receipts ...................................................................................................... 2-1 Guideline 2.2 Guideline 2.3 Guideline 2.4 Guideline 2.5 Guideline 2.6 Guideline 2.7 Guideline 2.8 Establishing and Maintaining Chain of Custody ....................................................... 2-2 Chain of Custody Stamps, Labels/Property Tags, and Sealing Packages ................ 2-3 Firearms Documentation/Forms ................................................................................ 2-4 Property Release ....................................................................................................... 2-5 Annual Forms/Procedure Review ............................................................................. 2-5 Visitors Log ............................................................................................................... 2-6 Automated Property Management ............................................................................ 2-6
SAFETY, SECURITY, AND STORAGE .............................................................................................. 3-1 Purpose ................................................................................................................................................ 3-1 Guideline 3.1 Facility Design and Storage Areas ............................................................................ 3-1 Guideline 3.2 Guideline 3.3 Guideline 3.4 Guideline 3.5 Guideline 3.6 Temporary Storage: Lockers and Refrigeration ........................................................ 3-2 Receiving and Processing Areas .............................................................................. 3-3 Special Storage Concerns ......................................................................................... 3-3 Safety Policies/Procedures for Hazardous and Biohazardous Materials .................. 3-5 Security Policies/Procedures ..................................................................................... 3-6
EVIDENCE AND PROPERTY HANDLING PROCEDURES ............................................................... 4-1 Purpose ................................................................................................................................................ 4-1 Guideline 4.1 General Handling Procedures ................................................................................... 4-1 Guideline 4.2 Explosives, Ammunition, Flammable, and Hazardous Materials Handling Procedures ............................................................................................................... 4-3
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Chapter Guideline 4.3 Guideline 4.4 Guideline 4.5 Guideline 4.6 Guideline 4.7 Firearms Handling Procedures ................................................................................ 4-4 Narcotics/Controlled Substances Handling Procedures .......................................... 4-6 Currency/High-Value Items Handling Procedures ................................................... 4-7 Electronic Media/Photos/ Digital Storage Handling Procedures .............................. 4-8 Biological/DNA Handling Procedures ....................................................................... 4-9

Table 4.1: Temporary Storage Conditions Matrix .......................................... 4-12 Table 4.2: Long-term Storage Conditions Matrix ........................................... 4-12
Guideline 4.8
Blood Drying and Wet Evidence Drying Equipment ............................................... 4-14
AUDITS, INVENTORIES, AND INSPECTIONS ......................................................................... 5-1

Purpose ................................................................................................................................................ 5-1 Guideline 5.1 Audits ....................................................................................................................... 5-1 Guideline 5.2 Guideline 5.3 Inventories ................................................................................................................ 5-3 Inspections ............................................................................................................... 5-4
EVIDENCE AND PROPERTY DISPOSITION AND PURGING ................................................. 6-1

Purpose ................................................................................................................................................ 6-1 Guideline 6.1 Considerations for Disposal ..................................................................................... 6-1 Guideline 6.2 Guideline 6.3 Guideline 6.4 Guideline 6.5 Guideline 6.6 Methods of Disposal and Classifications of Property ............................................... 6-2 Firearms: Special Procedures for Disposition/Purging ............................................ 6-9 Narcotics: Special Procedures for Disposition/Purging ......................................... 6-11 Currency/High-Value Items: Special Procedures for Disposition/Purging .............. 6-14 Hazardous/Biohazardous Materials: Special Procedures for Disposition/ Purging (including explosives, ammunition, flammables, and pyrotechnics) ......... 6-15
Appendix
A B C D E F Index
Glossary of Terms ....................................................................................................................... A-1 Legal and Regulatory References and Issues ............................................................................. B-1 Sample Forms (See complete list) ............................................................................................... C-1 Evidence/Property Retention Evidence ........................................................................................ D-1 Link to Handbook: "The Biological Evidence Preservation Handbook" ........................................ E-1 Commercially Available Evidence/Property Equipment .............................................................. F-1 ....................................................................................................................................................... I-1
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EXPLANATION AND USE OF THIS GUIDE
RELEVANCE OF THE EVIDENCE/PROPERTY FUNCTION The POST Law Enforcement Evidence & Property Management Guide was developed as a resource for law enforcement agencies and personnel, noting best practices and providing standardized guidelines for the various aspects of the evidence and property function. The importance of this function in a law enforcement agency cannot be overstated. The agency has a fiduciary and legal obligation to store and protect items of evidence and property in its custody, and equally important, an obligation to legally restore property to the rightful owner as soon as practical or dispose of the property in a legal manner. Law enforcement executives, managers, supervisors, peace officers, and professional staff members often fail to understand or appreciate the necessity and nature of the evidence and property fun ctions existence, and its contribution to the success of the agency. Essentially, the evidence/property functions purpose can be summarized in the following basic mission statement: The law enforcement evidence/property function exists in order for an agency to receive, catalog, safely store, and maintain the integrity of evidence, found property, and property for safekeeping. The function allows for the effective prosecution of criminal offenders while confirming innocence; and victims may find truth and closure as justice is served. Lastly, law enforcement agencies have the legal obligation to restore evidence/property to rightful owners or facilitate the legal disposition of evidence/property in agency possession. NAVIGATING THE GUIDE This guide is divided into chapters, with each chapter pertaining to one of the six primary categories of the evidence and property function: 1. Organizational Considerations (organization, personnel, training, policy/procedure) 2. Documentation and Forms 3. Safety, Security, and Storage 4. Evidence and Property Handling Procedures 5. Audits, Inventories, and Inspections 6. Evidence and Property Disposition and Purging Each chapter begins with a purpose, introducing the chapter material and supporting its relevance. The chapter purpose is followed by POST guidelines, based on state law and national best practices, corresponding to the chapter material. National best practices were determined through a review of Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) standards; a comparison of POST guidelines to the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) document, The Biological Evidence Preservation Handbook; a consultation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation; and an evaluation of past practices. The POST guidelines were created to standardize the processes and security related to the evidence and property function. Following each guideline is an in-depth commentary explaining and supporting the specified guideline criteria. The guide includes six appendices containing: A) Glossary of Terms, B) Legal and Regulatory References and Issues, C) Sample Forms, D) Evidence/Property Retention Policy, E) The Biological Evidence Preservation Handbook provided by the National Institute of Justice, and F) Examples of ixi
Commercially Available Evidence/Property Equipment. These appendices have been provided as an additional reference for evidence and property personnel, and agency supervisors and managers, to assist in policy development and legal compliance. INCORPORATING THE GUIDE INTO AGENCY DIRECTIVES TO MEET BEST PRACTICES The guidelines and supporting commentary contained in this guide are provided to use as a framework to assist agencies in the development of written directives created to document and standardize the processes related to the evidence/property function. The written directives should incorporate contemporary law enforcement best practices pertaining to the physical design and security of the evidence/property function. Comprehensive written directives, standardized practices, and heightened security can fortify an agencys position, if the agency must defend its evidence/property function, while reducing agency exposure to unwanted scrutiny and liability. Although a number of guidelines are driven by statute, none of the guidelines are subject to POST compliance or regulation; but all of the guidelines are based on national law enforcement best practices. POST recommends that agencies desiring to be in compliance with California statutes and national best practices in the evidence/property function arena adhere to these guidelines in their entirety. If an agency is unable to adhere to a particular guideline, or portion of a guideline, due to fiscal or facility limitations, the agency should consider including any unmet best practice guidelines into a strategic plan which allows the agency to track this unmet goal and objective until the agency can bring itself into accordance with the guideline or guideline portion in question. Agency heads are ultimately responsible for all items of evidence/property maintained in their facilities, and must make executive decisions to standardize processes, ensure security, and minimize risk. To assist in policy development and standardization, POST has provided this guide for use as a resource for facilitating the overall management of an efficient and effective evidence/property function. Agencies are encouraged to annually review their directives for relevance, as well as ensure the necessary initial and ongoing training for evidence and property staff, supervisors, and managers is occurring. Agencies should stay current on evolving trends, and keep abreast of legal and regulatory issues related to the evidence/property function. POST intends the POST Law Enforcement Evidence/Property Management Guide be maintained as a living document subject to annual reviews of the guidelines.
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Chapter 1
ORGANIZATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS (Organization, Personnel, Training, Policy/Procedure)

PURPOSE An agency relies on the Evidence/Property Manager (EPM) and the Evidence/Property Technicians (EPT) to correctly maintain security and control in the evidence/property unit. Each agency has the weighty responsibility for the receipt, storage, safekeeping, release, and disposal of all evidence/property items in its control. Evidence/property personnel ensure that evidence items are correctly tracked and monitored for court exhibits, discovery, and prosecution/defense evidence viewing. Proper management, an adequate budget, and initial and ongoing training will enhance the efficiency and knowledge of evidence/property personnel. A well-organized storage facility and evidence/property cataloging system, in conjunction with well-designed policies and procedures, will enhance the success and facilitate the effective operation of the evidence/property function. This chapter addresses the organization, management, and direction of an evidence/property unit, providing guidelines in the following areas: 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Organizational Structure Personnel Assignment, Staffing, and Training Facility Access/Hours of Operation Emergency and Disaster Planning Budget Allocation Policy and Procedure Development Identifying and Mitigating Problems Create or amend a written directive outlining the organizational structure of the evidence/property function to include, at a minimum, the following:
GUIDELINE 1.1
Organizational Structure
Clearly define the chain of command from the agency head down (e.g., Chief, Sheriff, Director, Commissioner) Include the evidence/property function in the agency organizational chart depicting the evidence/property function outside of operational units
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The directive should clearly identify the chain of command, from the Evidence/Property Technician to the Agency Head. Whenever possible, the chain of command should be shortened or flattened allowing the agency head to have the most direct access to the evidence and property function. The directive should identify the evidence/property function in the organizational chart. The evidence/property function should be separated from operational units. This separation eliminates the potential conflict of interest between the personnel who collect evidence or property and those who are charged with the responsibility of storing the evidence and property.
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The agency will reduce its exposure by assigning the evidence and property function to an administrative or support unit which provides a definitive separation from operational units such as patrol or investigations.
GUIDELINE 1.2
Personnel Assignment, Staffing, and Training
Create or amend a written directive addressing personnel assigned to the evidence/property function to include, at a minimum, the following:

Identify the Evidence/Property Manager (EPM) Identify the EPM position as a specialized mid-management position Outline the desired qualifications, applicable certifications, skills, and duties of the EPM and EPT Establish assignment transfer policies associated with the evidence/property function Establish adequate staffing which will allow all of the duties of the evidence/property function to be accomplished Identify initial and an ongoing training plan for all personnel assigned to the evidence/property function ensuring they remain current in best practices, statutes, and regulations Provide evidence/property personnel with uniforms for both daily/ utility use and for court appearances
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Because the evidence/property function is critical to law enforcement, personnel assigned to this function should be clearly identified by job classification. It is suggested the EPM be a specialized, mid-management position. The selection of an EPM and/or EPT should be based on stated directive qualifications, applicable certificates, skills, and duties. A background investigation should be completed on personnel having direct access to the evidence/property facility. Due to the technical expertise required within the evidence/property function, the routine transfer of evidence/property personnel should NOT occur and be avoided whenever possible. Any time there is a change of assigned personnel within the evidence/property unit; consideration should be given regarding facility security. It is strongly recommended that access keys/ cards/codes be changed, and a complete inventory of currency/high-value items, narcotics and dangerous drugs, and firearms, at a minimum, be conducted. Agencies should ensure adequate staffing of the evidence/property function which allows all of the duties and responsibilities to be carried out in an efficient and uninterrupted manner (e.g., audits, inventories, purging, and other staff-intensive functions). To better manage agency risk and reduce liability, all evidence/property personnel should complete the POST Evidence and Property Management 1-2
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course as well as continuing education and training through organizations such as the California Association for Property and Evidence (CAPE) and International Association for Property and Evidence (IAPE) . POST encourages networking with regional and county agencies (e.g., local law enforcement agencies, district attorney offices, crime labs, courts, county coroner/medical examiners, and probation departments) to make consistent inter-agency policies, forms, and procedures to facilitate communication and to ensure court compliance. This networking provides a legal basis and a framework for managing evidence and property in law enforcement agencies. For safety purposes, and to prevent contamination, evidence/property personnel should be provided with both daily/utility uniforms, as well as Class A uniforms for court appearances. A cleaning service should be utilized so that potentially contaminated uniforms DO NOT have to be transported to a staff members residence for cleaning; and work shoes should remain at the agency.
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Facility Access/ Hours of Operation
Create or amend a written directive addressing facility access procedures, staff call-out procedures, and hours of operation to include, at a minimum, the following:
Identify the key control process for tracking and restricting access to the evidence/property facility Establish a call-out procedure Establish/publish public hours of operation Establish regular internal hours of operation
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To ensure security and integrity, agencies need a written directive defining facility access. Access to the evidence/property facility must be limited to essential evidence/property personnel only. Electronic and back-up manual keys should be assigned to the EPMs immediate supervisor (maintained on the supervisors person, NOT in a drawer, envelope, lock box, etc). Qualified alternate personnel need to be identified and trained to function in the evidence/property room, in the event of an absence of the EPM and EPTs. It is important a call-out procedure be established for the EPM and EPT to provide after-hours access (e.g., nights, holidays, and weekends). Public hours of operation should be established and published within the agency and on the agency website. It is recommended that evidence/ property release to the public be carried out by appointment only, depending on agency circumstances. Using an appointment schedule will allow evidence/property staff to appropriately plan and manage work responsibilities.
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It is recommended that the evidence/property function remain open to agency staff on all but one day of the work week. During this day (preferably an evidence/property staff overlap day) the evidence/property function should close to both agency staff (except for subpoenas) and the public, but remain in operation, creating an uninterrupted opportunity for purging and other ancillary responsibilities.
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Emergency and Disaster Planning
Create or amend a written directive addressing procedures to ensure the continuation of the evidence/property function in the event of an emergency or a disaster to include, at a minimum, the following:
Equip evidence/property personnel with personal duress alarms for use in the event of an emergency Develop procedures to address the removal, transportation, and relocation of personnel and all evidence/property items in the event of evacuation, including a method for tracking each item Identify an appropriate alternate evidence/property storage facility in the event evacuation is necessary Supply evidence/property personnel with radios to ensure contact with Communications unit staff and supervisors in the event of an emergency
Commentary
The directive should include identification of a temporary alternate site to be used if evidence/property must be moved from the existing facility. The organizations policy and/or emergency operations plan should designate an alternate evidence/property site that includes ample room and security to accommodate the evidence/property function for an extended period of time. A tracking system should be in place to ensure all evidence/property is accounted for during removal, transportation, and relocation. Security measures should be considered during the transport to alternate sites. To enhance the safety of evidence/property personnel as well as provide immediate notification during emergency situations, evidence/property personnel should have radio contact with a 24/7 communications center. Evidence/property personnel should be equipped with personal duress alarms or accompanied by appropriate staff during property release .
GUIDELINE 1.5
Budget Allocation
Create a written directive establishing the budgeting process related to the evidence/property function to include, at a minimum, the following:
The evidence/property function should be supported by a standalone, line-item budget
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Commentary
The evidence/property function is a critical part of any law enforcement organization; it must be fully funded to meet the needs of the organization and the community. The organizations budget should identify the evidence/ property function separately from other functions/units, with a stand-alone, line-item budget. The EPM should have some input into budget considerations regarding the evidence/property function.
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Policy and Procedure Development
Create or amend a written directive establishing an operational manual outlining the agency policies and procedures regarding the evidence/ property function to address, at a minimum, the following: Organizational Considerations (Organization, Personnel, Training, Policy/Procedure) a) Organizational Structure b) Personnel Assignment, Staffing, and Training c) Facility Access/Hours of Operation d) Emergency and Disaster Planning e) Budget Allocation f) Policy and Procedure Development g) Identifying and Mitigating Problems Documentation and Forms a) Property Receipts b) Establishing and Maintaining Chain of Custody c) Chain of Custody Stamps, Labels/Property Tags, and Sealing Packages d) Firearms Documentation/Forms e) Property Release f)
Annual forms/Procedure Review
g) Visitors Log h) Automated Property Management Safety, Security, and Storage a) Facility Design and Storage Areas b) Temporary Storage: Lockers and Refrigeration c) Receiving and Processing Areas d) Special Storage Concerns e) Safety Policies/Procedures for Hazardous and Biohazardous Materials f) Security Policies/Procedures
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Evidence and Property Handling Procedures a) General Handling Procedures b) Explosives, Ammunition, Flammable, and Hazardous Materials Handling Procedures c) Firearms Handling Procedures d) Narcotics/Controlled Substances Handling Procedure e) Currency/High-Value Items Handling Procedures f) Electronic Media/Photos/Digital Storage Handling Procedures g) Biological/DNA Handling Procedures h) Blood Drying and Wet Evidence Drying Equipment Audits, Inventories, and Inspections a) Audits b) Inventories c) Inspections Evidence and Property Disposition and Purging a) Considerations for Disposal b) Methods of Disposal and Classifications of Property c) Firearms: Special Procedures for Disposition/Purging d) Narcotics: Special Procedures for Disposition/Purging e) Currency/High-Value Items: Special Procedures for Disposition/Purging f) Hazardous/Biohazardous Materials: Special Procedures for Disposition/Purging (including explosives, ammunition, flammables, and pyrotechnics)
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Incorporate into policy the requirement for an annual review of all agency policies and procedures related to the evidence/property function, with the results of the review forwarded in a report to the agency head and EPM. Comprehensive evidence/property policy and procedure manuals ensure consistency in the process of managing the evidence/property function, and allow for the organization to comply with all associated statutes and best practices. It is recommended that these manuals provide standards for the training of newly appointed evidence/property personnel and identify the responsibilities of the staff regarding the various evidence/property functions. Compliance with this guideline can reduce agency liability.
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Identifying and Mitigating Problems
Create or amend a written directive addressing the procedure for identifying, documenting, mitigating, and resolving problems or issues that may arise in the course of daily operations of the evidence/property
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function to include, at a minimum, the following:
Establish procedures for reporting/correcting operations or systems problems, or safety issues, related to the evidence/property function
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Agency personnel should be directed to mitigate or resolve any problems or issues that arise in the daily operations of the evidence and property function. Staff should be encouraged to take immediate steps to notify appropriate personnel and rectify problems with the evidence/property facilities, security, equipment, documentation/tracking, or operations. Any identified problem or issue should be rectified and mitigated as soon as practical, and documentation of the issue or problem, and its resolution, should be forwarded to the agency head and the EPM.
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Chapter 2
DOCUMENTATION AND FORMS

PURPOSE The collection of evidence and property taken into agency custody must be documented pursuant to a variety of state statutes. Agency policy must require specific information be completed to establish a tracking record as items are received, stored, released, or otherwise purged. This chapter provides guidelines for documentation and form development (both hardcopy and digital formats) related to the intake, storage, and disposal of evidence and property in the following areas: 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 Property Receipts Establishing and Maintaining Chain of Custody Chain of Custody Stamps, Labels/Property Tags, and Sealing Packages Firearms Documentation/Forms Property Release Annual Forms/Procedures Review Visitors Log Automated Property Management Create or amend a written directive addressing the use of a property receipt to include, at a minimum, the following:
GUIDELINE 2.1
Property Receipts
Reference number(s) (e.g., report number/case number/ CAD number) and/or item number or control number Classification or type of crime (e.g., PC 211, PC 459) Date/time collected/submitted Reporting or submitting peace officer/employee Involved partys name Designated relationship (e.g., suspect, victim, owner, finder) Type of evidence and property (e.g., recovered, found, safekeeping, seized by search warrant) Description of item (e.g., serial number) Location where evidence/property was found and by whom Storage location Chain of custody signature box Release information Declaration of ownership Receipt requirements pursuant to PC 1412, 1413, 1535, 18250, CC 2080.10, WI 8102 and 8103
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Commentary
The purpose of a property receipt is to establish a record of the evidence/ property collected and submitted. When necessary, a receipt with instructions explaining the process for retrieval should be provided to the person from whom the evidence and property was collected. Samples of property receipt forms and other evidence/property related forms may be accessed through www.cape-inc.us and found in Appendix C.
GUIDELINE 2.2
Establishing and Maintaining Chain of Custody
Create or amend a written directive addressing the procedure for maintaining and tracking the chain of custody to include, at a minimum, the following:
Establishing the chain of custody for documenting the collection of evidence or property (in the field or in an in-custody setting), including the date and time, where the item was found, and the employee collecting the evidence/property Requiring an agency case number or Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) number be linked to all evidence/property items collected Items should be processed, packaged, and submitted prior to the end of shift In the event evidence/property processing cannot be completed prior to shift end, temporarily store items in a secure location with supervisor approval and appropriate notice to the EPM Requiring a chain of custody log with signature blocks printed on the packaging in addition to any supplemental computerized tracking or hardcopy forms Establish a process to document items released to the public, crime lab, court, agency, or other agencies Establish a procedure for items released pursuant to a subpoena or court orders
Commentary
When establishing the chain of custody, it is important to document evidence and property collected by including the date and time, where the item was found, and the employee who recovered the item. To ensure an accurate chain of custody, all evidence and property collected should minimally include a unique report/case number or CAD-generated incident number. This number must be obtained to document the collection of evidence/property. This unique number associated with the items recovered is critical to the successful cataloging and tracking of evidence and property items. The report/case file number and the collectors identification (badge number or equivalent) need to be listed on the packaging. The collection of evidence/ property should be documented in an agency report, cross-referenced to a property receipt form when required. The property receipt form is NOT to be used as a substitute for documenting evidence/property on the agency original
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report form. The property receipt form should describe each item collected and corresponding item number(s) as appropriate (see Guideline 2.1). Agencies should require all evidence/property items to be processed, packaged, and submitted prior to the end of shift. Adhering to this practice will reduce agency exposure and undesirable attention. When it cannot be done, field personnel must obtain supervisor authorization, use an acceptable designated secure temporary location, and notify the evidence/property room of submission delays. When evidence/property is received, the evidence/property personnel should ensure the chain of custody is maintained on all items collected, including items for temporary or permanent storage. Chain of custody is NOT the same process as the cataloging/tracking system for the item found in either a manual or electronic tracking system (bar-coding system). In order to maintain chain of custody on items, a chain of custody log is required with signature lines printed directly on the packaging containing the evidence. Printing a form from the tracking/cataloging system and attaching the form to the items envelope does NOT satisfy the best practice. When evidence/property is released, evidence/property personnel should document this action on appropriate property records forms. For an internal transfer due to the need for further forensic review (e.g., an item will be forensically processed by the in-house crime lab), the evidence/ property personnel should attach a copy of the written request or directive for processing to the permanent record for that item. For a transfer to an outside entity (e.g., court or county crime lab), an evidence transfer form should accompany the employee and evidence to its destination. A subpoena or other court order should be required prior to the transfer of evidence to court. A written request or directive for processing should be attached to the evidence/property room record of the item in question if it is being sent to a crime lab. The employee transporting the evidence to an outside entity will be designated as the custodian and will be responsible for obtaining a release signature for items retained by the outside entity. The transfer form should be returned to the evidence/property unit within 24 hours for update of custody status. If the transfer form or evidence is NOT returned within 24 hours, proper notification should be made to the EPM and the appropriate supervisor. Original paperwork should always remain in the custody of the agency.
GUIDELINE 2.3
Chain of Custody Stamps, Labels/ Property Tags, and Sealing Packages
Create or amend a written directive addressing the procedure for appropriately labeling/noting the chain of custody on all evidence/property to include, at a minimum, the following:
Use pre-printed or stamped labels or tags to properly identify an item of evidence or property, associated serial numbers, and agency report numbers and/or internal tracking numbers 2-3
Adhere the chain of custody log to packaging or actual evidence/ property items to record handling and transfers Require employees sealing any evidence packages to put their initials across the package flap, and place clear tape (or a premade seal tape) across the flap, over the initials
Commentary
Evidence/property labels or tags, along with a chain of custody log, are necessary to identify, track, and match information on the property record with the item of evidence/property in question. An evidence/property label or tag should be permanently adhered to any evidence or property package submitted to the evidence/property storage unit. The label or tag should identify the package by contents, serial number, agency report number and/or internal tracking number, date, reporting peace officer/employee name, classification/charge, and type of evidence or property (e.g., recovered, safekeeping, found, or booked for destruction). The collection of all items of evidence/property should be recorded in proper agency reports. A chain of custody log should be stamped, affixed, or pre-printed on all packaging, or otherwise attached to all items of evidence/property and should contain the date, time, and signature blocks for both the person releasing the item and the person taking receipt of it. This log should note the description of the item, and agency report number and/or internal tracking number. For each incident, the information should be reconciled among the respective agency reports, property receipts, evidence and property labels or tags, and the chain of custody logs. When an item is first collected and submitted, and whenever the item is removed from its packaging, evidence/property personnel should re-seal the item inside the packaging with a designated seal over the initials of employee responsible for the packaging. The seal information must correspond to the chain of custody log affixed elsewhere on the item/packaging. This process will assist in quality control for outside entities (e.g., forensic lab).
GUIDELINE 2.4
Firearms Documentation/ Forms
Create or amend a list detailing the forms used by the agency to track firearms from intake through final disposition to include, at a minimum, the following:
All agency and State forms related to the intake, tracking, release, disposition/purging of firearms
Commentary
Firearms present special circumstances because of their unique legal requirements. It is important to both follow legal statutes and maintain up-todate forms to satisfy those legal requirements.
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Following case disposition, numerous documents and forms are necessary for the release and/or destruction of firearms. (Refer to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) website for these legally mandated forms.) Refer to the DOJ form, Agency Checklist for Confiscated Firearms/Other Deadly Weapons, for guidance on procedures for intake, storage, and final disposition of firearms. Agencies should confer with the local district attorneys office and crime lab to determine when firearms will be submitted for ballistics testing.
GUIDELINE 2.5
Property Release
Create or amend a written directive addressing the release or destruction of property to include, at a minimum, the following categories:

Return to owner Diversion for official use Auction Destruction
Commentary
Property disposition release forms, both written and digital, reflect chain of custody as well as release information as it relates to owner information, official use, diversion, auction, and destruction. The receipt and retention of appropriate documentation (including court orders) related to the final disposition of firearms and narcotics are critical. Obtaining a written signature for the release or disposal of property completes the final disposition of the chain of custody.
GUIDELINE 2.6
Annual Forms/ Procedures Review
Create or amend a written directive addressing the process for an annual review of forms and documents to determine necessity and relevance, to include, at a minimum, the following:
The EPM should conduct an annual review of all evidence/property forms, ensuring procedural changes or statutes have been incorporated appropriately The EPM should act as the forms custodian, logging any changes to forms The EPM should ensure the newest version of each form is in circulation, destroying all previous versions or refusing any use of older forms
Commentary
To ensure the relevancy of its documentation, the agency should annually review its evidence/property forms and documents. A representative from every section that uses a particular form should participate in the review process. Considerations include:
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Is the form still being used and by whom? Are there revisions to be made? Can two or more forms be consolidated? Do new forms need to be created? Is there efficiency to be gained in automating forms?
The EPM should be the final voice on form revisions and should identify new form iterations with a date stamp and version number to ensure the most current form is in circulation. The EPM should have the authority to refuse any use of older forms.
GUIDELINE 2.7
Visitors Log
Create or amend a written directive addressing the use of a visitors log in the evidence/property storage facility(ies), to include, at a minimum, the following:
Require ANY person (other than assigned evidence/property personnel) entering and departing any agency evidence/property storage area to sign an established visitors log which identifies the individual, date and time of entry/exit, and purpose for entering the storage area Ensure that all visitors be in the immediate physical presence of agency evidence and property personnel
Commentary
The use of an established visitors log will add credence to an agencys security commitment, and demonstrate that control of outside access is regulated and maintained in the evidence and property storage areas.
GUIDELINE 2.8
Automated Property Management
Where feasible or applicable, create or amend a written directive addressing the use of automated property management systems, to include, at a minimum, the following:
Integration of an electronic property management system with the agencys Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management Systems (RMS) Establishment of appropriate security measures and redundancies related to information storage and back-up procedures when automated property management systems are employed Ability to account for the chain of custody of evidence/property Ability to track and identify the location of all items of evidence/ property within the custody of the organization (e.g., electronic bar coding system) Reporting capabilities, including statistics (e.g., workload studies, evidence and property ingress/egress) and inventories Alert mechanisms (e.g., tickler file) for notification of property purging/disposition 2-6
Commentary
An automated property management system facilitates a streamlined and efficient process for the generation and retention of critical documentation related to the collection, retention, and final disposition of evidence/property. If an automated property management system is employed, it should have integrated features that can match and cross-reference information from CAD incidents, report numbers, CAD incident numbers, and electronic bar coding systems. Appropriately supported computer security and back-up systems should be established to reduce the risk of information loss or degradation due to system interruption or failure. In some situations, it may be appropriate to employ hardcopy back-up of critical actions. When utilized, automated systems, such as bar coding, must account for the chain of custody of evidence/property. Security measures and back-up functions should be established to ensure system integrity, including the following:
Procedures for both electronic tracking and hardcopy documentation of the chain of custody of evidence and property Procedures for manual data entry of evidence and property when appropriate or necessary Procedures for manual documentation of intake of cash or other valuables Management of special or sensitive items Bar coding, which should include information related to the item, its container, and storage location
An efficient automated system would facilitate the creation of reports encompassing inventory, evidence cataloging, item status, currency management, and location. The system should include automatic notifications based on property classification to prompt review, purging, or other pre-determined actions. To minimize redundant data entry, the system should be capable of interfacing with state databases to fulfill statutory requirements for entering evidentiary items (e.g., crime guns, serialized property). Back-up Processes Automated back-up processes should include a continuous Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS); a routine back-up of system files; appropriate, secure housing of system files; and a procedure for the manual operation of the evidence/property function in the event of total electrical or system failure. System Access/Security To ensure system integrity, authorized users should have permission-based access. The following levels are suggested:
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High access levels for the system administrator and/or system alternate. The system administrator, in conjunction with the EPM, should determine subsequent levels for all users Medium access levels to allow users, such as evidence and property personnel and supporting clerical personnel, to view, enter data, modify records, run reports, and perform basic database maintenance Low access levels to allow the users to view records for official use only with selected reporting functions
Information Reporting, Tracking, and Inquiries System access should be electronically tracked in order to maintain the evidence chain from collection through disposition/disposal. This should include the name of the user, date, and any additions or modifications made to the original entry. Failsafe procedures should be developed to ensure records are not inappropriately modified or deleted. Historical data should be retained as per the agencys records retention schedule. The system should have the ability to search by key word for accessing data.
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Chapter 3
SAFETY, SECURITY, AND STORAGE

PURPOSE One of the most important aspects of the evidence/property function is the safety of the employees and the security and storage of evidence and property. The size and layout of the evidence facility is dependant on the size of the agency and the type and volume of property to be stored. This chapter addresses the following guidelines for the main property facility, and any other facilities used for the storage of evidence/property. Additional security measures must be taken for high-risk items such as firearms, narcotics and other dangerous drugs, and currency/high-value items. 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Facility Design and Storage Areas Temporary Storage: Lockers and Refrigeration Receiving and Processing Areas Special Storage Concerns Safety Policies/Procedures for Hazardous and Biohazardous Materials Security Policies/Procedures Create or amend a written directive addressing the placement, design, and construction of the evidence/property facilities. Consideration should be given to the location of the evidence/property storage area(s), offices/work stations, and the construction materials used, to include, at a minimum, the following:
GUIDELINE 3.1
Facility Design and Storage Areas
Use concrete block with filled cells or similar material for all construction (walls, floors, and ceilings must be impervious to intrusion) Use only metal doors Back any drywall with sheet metal or plywood Extend walls from floor to ceiling When possible, design the evidence/property room without windows Locate EPMs office and staff work areas adjacent to or near the evidence/property storage area Separate the evidence/property work area from the main evidence/ property storage area Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems should be stand-alone systems, constructed to prevent entry. DO NOT comingle the HVAC system for the evidence/property storage area with the general air ducts. DO NOT comingle the narcotics storage area HVAC system with other air ducts in the evidence/property storage area High-risk items, such as firearms, narcotics, currency/high-value items, and jewelry require extra protection, security, and handling precautions
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Segregate high risk items from other property Equip the evidence/property room with a release counter for release of evidence and property to staff Establish a separate, secure area with a duress alarm for release to the public
Commentary
The evidence/property storage facility should be designed and constructed with security and safety in mind. Staff safety, air quality, security, and integrity of evidence/property, and the prevention of unauthorized entry must be considered. It is recommended that the EPM be in close proximity to the evidence/ property storage area. A barrier (e.g., fence and gate, wall and door) should exist between evidence/property staff work areas and the actual storage area. Co-locating office space for the EPM, as well as evidence and property staff, adjacent to the evidence and property storage area facilitates appropriate access and enhances security measures. High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters should be used in the venting of the narcotics storage area (consult OSHA as necessary). A service counter or window should be provided for internal transactions. A separate, secure counter or area for public interaction should be provided. As security is of utmost importance at the public window, bullet-resistant glass is strongly recommended, along with the installation of a duress alarm. Consideration should be given to providing a controlled area for the viewing of evidence by the district attorney, investigator, and the public.
GUIDELINE 3.2
Temporary Storage: Lockers and Refrigeration
Create or amend a written directive addressing the use of temporary storage lockers and temporary refrigeration to include, at a minimum, the following:
The procedures for the use of temporary storage lockers and refrigeration units Self-locking or manual locking temporary storage lockers and temporary refrigeration Requiring varying sized temporary storage lockers A drop box for small items Individual, locked storage compartments inside the temporary refrigeration units
Commentary
Temporary storage lockers are meant to hold items for a short period of time and are NOT intended to serve as permanent storage. Ideally, these units should have pass-through doors and be self-locking. The rear doors of the
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lockers can then be accessed from the security of the evidence/property room where authorized staff can securely remove items booked in the lockers. If a temporary locker is damaged or improperly functioning, that unit should be removed from use until the issue is resolved. Ideally, self-locking, pass-through refrigeration units should be utilized for temporary storage of incoming evidence/property requiring a refrigerated environment.
GUIDELINE 3.3
Receiving and Processing Areas
Create or amend a written directive establishing a segregated evidence/ property processing and packaging area to include, at a minimum, the following:
An area used solely for the initial processing and packaging of evidence/property To ensure employee safety, DO NOT use report-writing areas for packaging evidence/property
Commentary
The area should be stocked with the necessary packaging materials and personal protective equipment (PPE), (e.g., gloves, goggles, particulate masks), with access to water and an eye wash station in the event decontamination is needed. Report writing areas should be separated from the evidence/property processing or receiving areas. While workspace and building design do not always conform to this recommendation, every effort should be made to ensure these areas are separated to reduce health risks and the possibility of the contamination of evidence/property.
GUIDELINE 3.4
Special Storage Concerns
Create or amend a written directive outlining special requirements or considerations for unique storage needs and areas (e.g., shelving, cages, connex boxes, vaults) to include, at a minimum, the following:
General evidence (e.g., envelopes and bags stored on specified shelves) Homicide evidence Bicycles Bulk items Electronic/digital media Smart phones Found and safekeeping items Hazardous materials Biological items and DNA
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Vehicles Sensitive items (e.g., firearms, narcotics, currency/high-value items)
Commentary
It is recommended that evidence/property facilities be equipped with highdensity mobile shelving whenever possible in order to facilitate the best utilization of space. Shelving should accommodate the storage of the various sizes of envelopes, bags, and boxes in use by the agency. A high-density mobile filing system with adjustable shelving can significantly increase available storage and floor space. Stand-alone shelving should be bolted and secured to the floor and braced at the top to prevent tipping. Shelves should be numbered or lettered so that stored evidence can be readily located. A separate storage location should be designated for the long-term storage of homicide evidence. Bicycles and bulk items can be stored in a separate area to accommodate their size. Bicycles should be in a secured and locked area, preferably with both entry and perimeter alarms. Due to the sensitivity of electronic/digital media/smart phones, they should be stored separately from other items. Found and safekeeping items should be stored separately for the easy retrieval, release, and disposal of these items. Due to health, safety, and contamination issues, hazardous materials should be stored separately from other evidence, preferably in an open-air environment or secured in a fireproof, ventilated cabinet located outside of the evidence/property storage area. A refrigerator/freezer should be available for the storage of biological evidence. The unit can be a walk-in type or stand alone, depending on agency needs. A temperature alarm should be used to ensure proper temperature is maintained. It is recommended that refrigeration units be equipped with temperature sensors/alarms, and should have an automatic source of back-up power. Secured, temperature-controlled (i.e., cool room) storage areas may be created to store biological/DNA evidence in replacement of or to supplement refrigeration units, and should be maintained between 60 and 75F with less than 60% humidity. (See Chapter 4 for specific details and consult with county crime lab.) A separate area should be provided for the processing and storage of evidentiary vehicles. The vehicles should be protected from the elements for evidentiary purposes. The vehicle storage area should be video monitored and should have entry and perimeter alarms. Additional security is required for storage of firearms, narcotics, currency/ high-value items, and other valuables. Items belonging to these categories should be stored separately in secured, alarmed areas monitored by video 3-4
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surveillance. The narcotics storage area should be ventilated to the outside with an air exchange that meets OSHA requirements.
GUIDELINE 3.5
Safety Policies/ Procedures for Hazardous and Biohazardous Materials
Create or amend a written directive addressing safety policies, protocols, requirements, and procedures related to the management, receipt, storage, and disposal of hazardous and biohazardous materials to include, at a minimum, the following:
Issuing personal protective equipment to comply with OSHA standards for safety (e.g., head, eyes, ears, hands, and feet should be protected while performing potentially harmful tasks) Exposure/decontamination issues include notification of emergency medical personnel Eye wash, hand wash, and shower facilities for decontamination Transportation of hazardous and biohazardous materials and their associated containers, including appropriate labeling requirements Syringe storage/disposal containers Biohazardous materials bins for discarding contaminated material Handling of evidence containing blood Use of appropriate filtering systems to be present in the evidence/ property facility (and the forensics unit if hazardous/biohazardous materials are introduced there) Handling of narcotics
Commentary
The safety of evidence/property and agency staff is of primary consideration when addressing hazardous/biohazardous material handling and storage. In addition, appropriate safety practices should be designed to prevent the contamination of evidence. Packaging material should be a consideration when submitting biohazardous materials. OSHA outlines specific areas of interest regarding occupational safety and workplace hazards. It is recommended that all procedures meet or exceed these OSHA standards. Unless required for evidentiary purposes, syringes should NOT be booked into evidence. Sharps containers should be provided for disposal. To enhance staff safety, an agency may enter into a photo/photocopy and disposal agreement with the local district attorneys office. Ensure compliance with all state laws and county regulations in the disposal of syringes and sharps containers through an approved disposal company. Appropriate hazardous material handling and decontamination procedures should be established and practiced. OSHA-approved personal protective equipment and eye wash, hand wash, and showering facilities should be made available. Biohazardous materials bins and containers should be established for the appropriate discarding of contaminated material. 3-5
GUIDELINE 3.6
Security Policies/ Procedures
Create or amend a written directive establishing a comprehensive security policy for the evidence/property function to include, at a minimum, the following:

Facility access Ingress/egress tracking systems Video surveillance system Store internal video surveillance recordings for one year (Government Code, GC 34090.6) Duress alarms Perimeter alarms and motion sensors Fire detectors Carbon monoxide alarm Require staff to engage the alarm in the evidence/property facilities during off-duty hours All evidence/property facilities access doors must be locked at all times to prevent unauthorized entry
Commentary
Security for the evidence/property facility is critical and essential to limit agency liability and ensure appropriate chain of custody and successful case prosecution. It is recommended that access be key or electronically restricted to designated evidence/property personnel only, and that all ingress/egress be tracked. A video surveillance system should be installed and positioned to record and store surveillance of perimeter doors and interior doors where weapons, narcotics, drugs, cash, or other high-value items are stored. Internal surveillance recordings must be stored for a minimum of one year in accordance with time requirements established in Government Code, GC 34090.6. However, internal surveillance recordings may be stored longer at the discretion of the agency head after consultation with city/county counsel. Alarm systems should be integrated within the property area to allow evidence/property staff to carry a personal alarm activation device. Monitored perimeter alarms should be used that include fire, carbon monoxide, and motion detection.
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Chapter 4
EVIDENCE AND PROPERTY HANDLING PROCEDURES

PURPOSE Agencies must develop specific guidelines detailing the acceptable methods for the receipt, packaging, and storing of evidence and property that meet both agency needs and judicial standards (e.g., local crime lab, district attorneys office, Department of Justice, etc.). Handling procedures within the agency must be consistent for all evidence and property received. (See Chapter 2 for recommendations on documentation procedures.) This chapter provides guidance on evidence/property handling procedures, which includes: 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 General Handling Procedures Explosives, Ammunition, Flammable, and Hazardous Materials Handling Procedures Firearms Handling Procedures Narcotics/Controlled Substances Handling Procedures Currency/High-Value Items Handling Procedures Electronic Media/Photos/Digital Storage Handling Procedures Biological/DNA Handling Procedures Blood Drying and Wet Evidence Drying Equipment Create or amend a written directive addressing procedures for evidence/ property intake, documentation, logging, processing, packaging, labeling, tracking, storage, and release to include, at a minimum, the following: Evidence/Property Intake a) Chain of custody b) Establishing a dedicated area to be used solely for field personnel to process and package evidence/property, and preferably equipping this area with water access and an eye wash station for emergency decontamination c) Processing and entry of serialized property d) Two-person rule for documenting currency/high-value items e) Packaging, labeling, and sealing f) Right of Refusal/Correction notices g) Notifications to property owners h) Receipt to person from whom property was taken Evidence/Property Storage a) Evidence and property storage and tracking b) Separate storage locations for short-term and long-term property c) Evidence and property release d) Identify a secure location e) Release by appointment only 4-1
GUIDELINE 4.1
General Handling Procedures
Commentary
Specific processes should be established for evidence/property intake, logging, booking, initial processing, and labeling, including the completion of all required accompanying documentation. Field personnel should have a room designated solely for the initial processing and packaging of evidence/ property. This room should be in close proximity to the evidence and property temporary storage lockers, and should be equipped with access to water and an eye wash station for use in emergency decontamination. Adhering to protocols for ensuring an uninterrupted chain of custody assists in facilitating successful criminal prosecutions. Regardless of the packaging method used, every package containing evidence or property should be marked with an identifier (e.g., case number, control number, item number) which corresponds to the item description noted on the evidence/property report (e.g., evidence tag, property sheet, property receipt, property invoice). Each package submitted should be sealed with clear tape, or premade seal tape, across the evidence/property package flap, over the initials of the field personnel responsible for the packaging. Wet/blood items need to be dried prior to packaging and submission, to reduce the chance of mildew. Agencies should consider using either a commercial drying locker (with appropriate venting and HEPA-filter system) or a simple isolated/secure area such as a locker or shower stall. (See commentary in Guideline 4.7 regarding the drying of items containing wet biological evidence.) In the event the item booked is not properly packaged or documented, the agency should utilize a Right of Refusal or Correction Notice document. The Right of Refusal or Correction Notice is a notification to correct an error in the submission of evidence or property. The staff responsible for originally booking the item should be notified of the deficiency and a timeline for correction. Additionally, that staff members supervisor and the executive overseeing the evidence/property function for the agency should be notified. One option is the item in question be returned to an identified locker secured with a changeable combination lock. That combination should be released only to the responsible staff member for correction and can be changed after each use. Evidence/property should never be stored in an employees desk, locker, vehicle, home, or any other location that would potentially interrupt the chain of custody. Personal use of any property should be strictly prohibited. When evidence/property has been placed under the agency's control, a procedure should be established for removing the property for further investigation, court, release to an owner or other custodian, or any other official purpose. An uninterrupted chain of custody can be further assured with appropriate logging and recording of property status.
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Agencies should develop a protocol for standardizing evidence packaging materials and customizing shelving to allow for more efficient retrieval of evidence/property. In dealing with currency/high-value items, field personnel should document all amounts and descriptions using the two-person rule. The two-person rule is a system whereby two agency employees, other than evidence/property personnel, verify currency/high value items noting amounts, denominations, or description to ensure accurate documentation. Evidence/property storage location should be based on item size and classification. Whenever possible, consideration should be given to storing like-sized items in a specific storage location using a pre-identified indexing system (e.g., case number order). Packaging may include boxes, bags, envelopes, or boxes sized to the dimensions of the storage shelf. Large, bulky items should be stored in a location that will support their size and weight. A storage location should be identified for items collected for safekeeping or found property. Consideration should be given to separating these property classifications from general evidence and property. [Refer to CC 2080 (Civil Code), et al.] Tracking methods should be established that support the appropriate documentation of the chain of custody, as well as allowing for timely retrieval of evidence or property. This can be accomplished through the use of an electronic or manual tracking system. (See Chapter 2 for additional information regarding automation.) Methods should be established for notifying property owners regarding the release and/or status of their property. Following case adjudication or other disposition, reasonable, timely attempts should be made to return property to rightful owners. Release of property should occur in a secure area and be scheduled by appointment.
GUIDELINE 4.2
Explosives, Ammunition, Flammable, and Hazardous Materials Handling Procedures
Create or amend a written directive addressing procedures for the handling of hazardous or dangerous evidence/property to include, at a minimum, the following:

Explosives Pyrotechnics Ammunition Flammables Hazardous materials Hazardous material spills/exposures within the property facility Disposal of hazardous materials
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Commentary
Flammables, explosives, pyrotechnics, and ammunition should be handled and stored in a manner approved by the fire department, bomb squad, and agency rangemaster. Explosives, flammables, or hazardous materials should NOT be housed within the evidence/property facility. In the event these or other potentially dangerous items or substances are submitted, they should be stored separately in an appropriately secured, vented, grounded, and fireproof storage location outside the main facility. Ammunition must be removed from firearms and stored separately in a fireproof locker. Agencies should consult with the local fire department, bomb squad, and/or the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) when determining department policy as it pertains to explosives, ammunition, flammables, and hazardous materials. Additional resources include county environmental health agencies, hazardous material teams, and the California Emergency Management Agency (Cal-EMA). Agencies should work with their local fire departments in the development of protocols for reporting and responding to hazardous material spills and exposures inside the evidence and property facility. Disposal of hazardous materials should be in accordance with local and state environmental health and OSHA regulations.
GUIDELINE 4.3
Firearms Handling Procedures
Create or amend a written directive addressing procedures for the handling of firearms to include, at a minimum, the following: Firearms Intake a) Chain of custody b) Requiring proper packaging using gun boxes c) Photographs of serial numbers and packaged condition of the firearm (unloaded, rendered safe, secured properly in package) d) Verification of completed data entries e) Notifications to property owners f) Receipt to person from whom property was taken
Firearms Processing, Storage, and Release a) Firearms processing (NIBIN/IBIS, and processing for DNA/biological evidence) b) Separate, secure storage locations for firearms (video monitored/ alarmed) c) Special handling procedures (e.g., firearms that cannot be immediately unloaded, firearms held for fingerprints, firearms contaminated with biological material, etc.) d) Firearms release procedures (e.g., Law Enforcement Gun Release and criminal history inquiry)
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Commentary
As with the intake of all evidence/property, firearms handling requires that specific intake, processing, and storage methods are followed to ensure the chain of custody. Prior to submission by field personnel, a firearm must be rendered unloaded and safe with the action open, and placed in a specifically designed firearms storage container (e.g., cardboard gun box or similar container), and secured to the container using nylon ties. (Refer to Guideline 4.1 regarding the Right of Refusa l.)
Evidence/property personnel MUST NOT be allowed, under any

circumstances, to open sealed gun boxes to check firearms for safety or to confirm condition or serial numbers.
Digital photographs of the firearm should be taken by field personnel

prior to sealing the firearm in a gun box. The photos will depict the firearm serial number and the fact that the firearm has been packaged in a safe condition (unloaded with action open). Copies of these photographs will accompany the evidence/property paperwork, and be placed in an envelope secured to the firearms box.
Firearms should NOT be packaged in a loaded condition. However, in

the unlikely event where firearms cannot be immediately unloaded (due to mechanical or evidentiary reasons), they MUST be packaged with caution in firearms boxes. The boxes MUST be labeled with warnings that the firearms are loaded and they must be temporarily stored in a separate section of the temporary storage area. These firearms MUST then be inspected by agency armorers/firearms specialists in a safe environment and rendered safe. A report is required specifying who rendered the firearms safe, and what measures were taken to do so. Agencies may consult their respective crime labs to set up procedures in which the loaded firearms can be boxed, identified as loaded, and sent directly to the crime labs to be unloaded and processed. All firearms require entry into the Automated Firearms System (AFS) via the firearms module of the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS). Entering firearms into AFS is not the duty or responsibility of the Evidence/Property Unit. This duty should be assigned to field, records, or dispatch personnel. Agencies, in consultation with their local crime labs and district attorneys offices, should create a protocol for determining under what circumstances firearms will be submitted to the crime lab for forensic/biological evidence and ballistics testing and input into the National Integrated Ballistics Information Network (NIBIN) or the Integrated Ballistics Identification System (IBIS). Firearms should be stored separately from other evidence/property, preferably in a card-key accessed, alarmed storage location equipped with video surveillance. Access to this storage facility should be limited to authorized personnel. Firearms identified for destruction are to be stored in the same location (gun vault/storage room) as other firearms. 4-5
In order to ensure firearms are only released to those who are legally eligible to possess them, and as per PC 33855, owners must complete and submit the Law Enforcement Gun Release (LEGR) Application through the Department of Justice. A record of ownership must be recorded in AFS for the person claiming ownership.
GUIDELINE 4.4
Narcotics/Controlled Substances Handling Procedures
Create or amend a written directive addressing procedures for the handling of narcotics and other controlled substances to include, at a minimum, the following:

Narcotics and dangerous drugs intake and storage Chain of custody Presumptive testing and weighing must be conducted solely by field personnel (ventilation, personal protective equipment, and decontamination area is recommended) Packaging and labeling (heat-sealed vs. breathable packaging) Drying and packaging of green, wet, or fresh plant material Separate, secure, ventilated, monitored, and alarmed storage location (check OSHA recommendations)
Commentary
As with the intake of all evidence/property, narcotics and controlled substance handling requires that specific intake, processing, and storage methods are followed to ensure the chain of custody. Because of the hazards associated with narcotics and controlled substances, additional special handling is required. Prior to packaging narcotics and/or controlled substances, presumptive testing and weighing by field personnel should be required. Caution should be taken whenever conducting such testing. Many vendors offer selfcontained presumptive testing kits to avoid the hazards associated with open-liquid testing kits. In addition, field personnel should be required to wear protective gear (e.g., eye protection and gloves) when conducting the testing process. As a precaution, the testing should be conducted in an area with access to water or some type of hazardous spill clean-up equipment. If testing is conducted indoors, proper ventilation (e.g., fuming hood) should be used. All testing, equipment, and safety measures should minimally conform to OSHA standards (consult OSHA for recommendations). Narcotics and/or controlled substances should be packaged in tamper-proof protective packaging and clearly labeled to eliminate the need for content verification during exchanges of custody. Proper sealing of narcotics and/or controlled substances includes a heat-sealed plastic bag, 4 mm or greater in thickness (e.g., KPAK-style packaging). All containers and packages should be inspected for tampering as a safeguard against evidence removal/ substitution. All narcotics and/or controlled substances procedures should minimally conform to OSHA standards. 4-6
Green, wet, or fresh plant material should be dried prior to packaging. A secured, well-ventilated area should be provided for drying. Breathable material should be used for packaging. As part of the packaging process, agencies may consider requiring two people to verify the weight of the substance prior to sealing. Narcotics and/or controlled substances should be stored separately from other evidence and property in a secure, card-key accessed, alarmed storage location equipped with video surveillance. Access to this storage facility should be limited to specified/authorized personnel. The ventilation system in the narcotics/controlled substances storage area should be separate from other facility HVAC systems. Consult OSHA recommendations for guidelines on air exchange related to the narcotics/ controlled substances storage area (OSHA recommends a complete air exchange of five times per hour). Agencies should be aware that due to the potential health hazards associated with the storage of narcotics/controlled substances, as well as hazardous/biohazardous material, complaints to OSHA could result in OSHA inspections and fines.
GUIDELINE 4.5
Currency/High-Value Items Handling Procedures
Create or amend a written directive addressing procedures for the handling of currency/high-value items to include, at a minimum, the following:

Intake and packaging (two-person rule) Detailed descriptions (using generic terms) of valuables Chain of custody Packaging and labeling (e.g., currency envelopes and generic descriptions) Separate, secure storage location (safe/vault) Access/use of the safe/vault Alarm and video surveillance of the safe/vault Deposit policy, monetary threshold, and deposit procedure Maintaining a running balance of cash stored in the safe/vault Maintaining a current inventory of valuables stored in the safe/vault
Commentary
As with the intake of all evidence/property, the handling of currency/high-value items (e.g., travelers checks, negotiable bonds, jewelry, collectors items) requires that specific intake, processing, and storage methods are followed to ensure security and the maintenance of the chain of custody. Because of the liability associated with currency and valuables, additional special handling is required.
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Specific procedures should be established that include the use of the twoperson rule in the inventory and counting system. To assist in eliminating counting errors, currency should be identified by denomination and placed in specially designed cash envelopes. In order to avoid potential liability or questions of impropriety, valuables should be individually itemized and carefully (but generically) described and documented (e.g., yellow metal ring with clear stone) prior to packaging. A monetary threshold and deposit procedure should be established in coordination with local prosecutors and city/county attorneys. If currency has unique evidentiary value, it should NOT be deposited, but kept in a secured storage area. If the practice of depositing such funds is not feasible on an individual basis, an agency may consider establishing a threshold for the depositing of multiple cases in one transaction. Currency/high-value items must be stored separately in a safe or vault, and should NOT be mixed with general items of evidence/property. The entry to the safe/vault should be alarmed and monitored by video surveillance. Procedures should be established regarding the access and use of the safe/vault. A running balance of the cash total in the safe should be maintained, as well as a current inventory of valuables stored in the safe.
GUIDELINE 4.6
Electronic Media/ Photos/Digital Storage Handling Procedures
Create or amend a written directive addressing procedures for the packaging and storage of digital or electronic media to include, at a minimum, the following:

Anti-static bubble wrap bags Anti-static heat-sealed bags (e.g., KPAK) Faraday packaging for mobile/smart phones Shared systems for storing digital evidence (e.g., dash-camera videos, digital interviews/interrogations, digital photos) Separate storage location for digital media Video, audio, digital files or tapes Data storage devices (e.g., desktop/laptop/tablet computer) Proper e-waste disposal
Commentary
Law enforcement agencies should consider contacting the local crime lab to develop guidelines for packaging standards and destruction of electronic evidence (e.g., smart phones, hard drives). Faraday pouches can allow mobile phones/smart phones to be stored while being switched on, in order to verify time and date stamps on information contained in the phones. The protective material on the pouches prohibits the phones from receiving any further outside signals/information, and protects the data stored in the phones from remote wiping.
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Agencies using a shared system for downloading and storing digital information such as dash-camera videos, interrogations, etc., should ensure the system is secure from unauthorized users and is backed up appropriately to prevent the potential loss of evidence. Written directives should specify what information is to be stored in these shared systems, when the information is to be placed in the system, and how and when it is to be retrieved. Retrieval or review of this data should NOT be a collateral duty of evidence/property personnel. All digital media should be stored separately from other evidence to prevent possible loss of information due to magnetic influences (e.g., static electricity, magnet, or electromagnetic pulse). Disposal of e-waste should be done in accordance with county environmental health and OSHA regulations.
GUIDELINE 4.7
Biological/DNA Handling Procedures
Create or amend a written directive addressing procedures for the handling and disposal of biological/DNA evidence to include, at a minimum, the following: Biological Material Intake a) Safety equipment and exposure plan b) Packaging and labels c) Temporary storage/secure drying area Evidence and Property Storage and Disposal a) Packaging condition upon receipt to evidence storage b) Controlled environment storage room (i.e., cool room), refrigerator, or freezer c) Statutory requirements (e.g., PC 680 - Sexual Assault Victims DNA Bill of Rights, PC 803 - Tolling or Extension of Time Periods, PC 1417.9 - Retention of Biological Material) d) Safe disposal of biohazardous materials pursuant to statutory requirements
Commentary
Items of biological/DNA evidence should be clearly marked and labeled as biohazard by field personnel prior to submission to evidence and property. To reduce the risk of evidence contamination and to ensure personal safety, evidence/property personnel should utilize personal protective equipment (PPE), including goggles, gloves, and masks. The agency should have a plan to address occupational exposure to potentially infectious materials. Packaging Packaging requirements must account for the condition of the evidence at time of collection. Biological/DNA evidence exists in several different
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forms, each of which must be packaged, handled, and stored uniquely. Biological/DNA evidence comes in two physical states: wet or dry. Items typically found in wet form include blood or urine vials. Items requiring drying must be dried prior to packaging and submission. Agencies are encouraged to use a commercially manufactured drying cabinet. The following information is an excerpt from the NIJ Biological Evidence Preservation Handbook. Packaging Best Practices Summary Agencies should encourage the following best practices in biological evidence packaging: Containers
Use paper bags, manila envelopes, cardboard boxes, and similar porous materials for all biological evidence Use butcher or art paper for wrapping evidence, for padding in the evidence container, and/or as a general drop cloth to collect trace evidence. Package evidence and seal the container to protect it from loss, cross-transfer, contamination, and/or deleterious change. Seal the package in such a manner that opening it causes obvious damage or alteration to the container or its seal, for security purposes.
Item Packaging
Package each item separately; avoid comingling items to prevent cross-contamination. Use a biohazard label to indicate that a potential biohazard is present. Plastic bags are NOT preferred for storage due to the possibility of bacterial growth or mold. If drying wet evidence is not possible, place the evidence in an impermeable and nonporous container and place the container in a refrigerator that maintains a temperature of 28C (approximately 3546F) and is located away from direct sunlight until it can be air dried or until it can be submitted to the lab. Seal each package with evidence tape or other seals, such as heat seals and gum seals (avoid staples if possible). All seals should be marked to identify the person who sealed the package. Mark across the seal with the sealers identification or initials and the date. All firearms submitted into evidence for biological testing should be unloaded, made safe, and placed into a new cardboard gun box. The submitting individual should seal the box and indicate on the exterior of the box that the weapon was unloaded, made safe, and may contain biological material.
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Label items according to agency policy and procedures. At a minimum, mark each package with a unique identifier, the identification of the person who collected it, and the date of collection. The unique identifier should correspond to the item description noted on the property/evidence report (e.g., evidence tag, property sheet, property receipt, or property invoice). Maintain the integrity of the item through the package documentation. Documentation includes all markings, seals, tags, and labels used by all of the involved agencies. Therefore, it is critical to preserve and document all packaging and labels received by or returned to the agency.
Storage Storage equipment for biological evidence may include lockers, refrigerators/ freezers, or evidence rooms which are secure. Breathable storage containers prevent condensation and evidence degradation. According to the NIJ Biological Evidence Preservation Handbook , biological evidence should be stored in one of the following environments depending on the type of evidence, and if known, the type of analysis that will be conducted:
Frozen: Lab freezer storage temperatures at or below 10C (14F) Refrigerated: Stored between 2C (35F) and 8C (46F) with less than 25% humidity Temperature Controlled: Stored between 15.5C (60F) and 24C (75F) with less than 60% humidity (i.e., a cool room) Room Temperature: No temperature or humidity control guidelines
The creation of a temperature-controlled room (i.e., cool room) would allow agencies greater storage capacity and could reduce the need for acquiring additional refrigerators/freezers as the evidence inventory increases. The choice of storage location for biological evidence depends upon how long the evidence is meant to be stored. The matrices on the following page identify both temporary (Table 4.1) and long-term (Table 4.2) storage conditions. The information shown is an excerpt from the NIJ Biological Evidence Preservation Handbook. An agency should consult with the county crime lab and district attorneys office for input on preference for the storing of biological evidence.
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Table 4.1 Temporary Storage Conditions Matrix
Type of Evidence Frozen Refrigerated Temperature Controlled Room Temperature
Liquid Blood Urine Dry Biological Stained Item1 Wet Bloody Items (if cannot be dried) Bones Hair Swabs with Biological Material Vaginal Smears Feces Buccal Swabs
Never Best Best Acceptable Best
Best
Less than 24 Hours
Less than 24 Hours
Acceptable Acceptable Acceptable

Less than 24 Hours
Acceptable
Best
Less than 24 Hours
Acceptable Best Best

(Dried)
Best
(Wet)
Best Best
Table 4.2 Long-Term Storage Conditions Matrix

Type of Evidence Frozen Refrigerated Temperature Controlled Room Temperature
Liquid Blood Urine Dry Biological Stained Item1 Bones Hair Swabs with Biological Material Vaginal Smears Feces Buccal Swabs DNA Extracts
1This
Never Best Best Best

(Liquid)
Best Acceptable (Liquid)
Best Best Best Best

(Dried)
Acceptable
Best Best Acceptable (Dried)
category includes blood, semen, saliva, and vaginal swabs that are dry.
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Requirements of PC 680 and PC 803
PC 680 Sexual Assault Victims DNA Bill of Rights DOJ Cal-DNA Databank and the national database through the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) make it possible for many sexual assault perpetrators to be identified after their first offense, provided that rape kit evidence is analyzed in a timely manner. Agencies are encouraged to work within the time limits imposed by subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1) of subsection (i) of PC 803. If the law enforcement agency elects not to analyze DNA evidence within the time limits of PC 803, a victim of PC 261, 261.5, 262, 286, 288a, or 289, where the identity of the perpetrator is in issue, shall be informed, either orally or in writing, of that fact by the law enforcement agency. If the law enforcement agency intends to destroy or dispose of rape kit evidence or other crime scene evidence from an unsolved sexual assault case prior to the expiration of the statute of limitation as set forth in PC 803, the agency shall give written notification to the victim at least 60 days prior to the destruction or disposal of the rape kit evidence or other crime scene evidence.
PC 803 Tolling or Extension of Time Periods Notwithstanding any other limitation of time described, a criminal complaint may be filed within one year of the date on which the identity of the suspect is conclusively established by DNA testing, if both the following conditions are met: 1. The crime is one that is described in PC 290(c) . 2. The offense was committed prior to January 1, 2001, and biological evidence collected in connection with the offense is analyzed for DNA type no later than January 1, 2004, OR the offense was committed on or after January 1, 2001, and biological evidence collected in connection with the offense is analyzed for DNA type no later than two years from the date of the offense.
Requirements of Penal Code 1417.9 PC 1417.9(a) established the condition that the appropriate government agency shall retain all biological material that is secured in connection with a criminal case for the period of time that any person remains incarcerated in connection with that case. However, if certain conditions are met, as specified in PC 1417.9(b), the biological evidence may be disposed of prior to the period of time established in PC 1417.9(a). Upon approval for biological evidence disposition, but prior to the final disposition of such evidence, refer to the legal requirements for notification per PC 1417.9, to ensure proper compliance. (Refer to the California Attorney Generals Post-Conviction DNA Testing Report.)
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GUIDELINE 4.8
Blood Drying and Wet Evidence Drying Equipment
Create or amend a written directive addressing procedures for the use, care, and cleaning of blood drying and wet evidence drying equipment, to include, at a minimum, the following:

Protocols for when to use the equipment Instructions on how to use/secure the equipment Procedures for tracking items of evidence/property that are being dried but have not as yet been submitted to the evidence/property storage area Procedures for tracking the use and cleaning of the equipment Instructions for the care/maintenance of the equipment Instructions for the cleaning of the equipment (i.e., equipment must be cleaned after each use and the equipment must be identified as clean for the next user) Procedures for the packaging/submission of items after the drying process is complete
Commentary
Agencies must ensure that protocols are established for the use of commercial blood drying and wet evidence drying equipment (or lockers identified specifically for the drying of blood-soaked or wet items). The use of blood drying and wet evidence drying equipment should be standardized by agency policy dictating when and how the equipment is to be used, how items being dried are to be tracked prior to submission to the evidence/ property storage area, and how the equipment is to be cared for, maintained, and cleaned. The equipment must be located outside the main evidence/property storage area, accessible to field personnel. Agencies should avoid placing the equipment in areas where cross-contamination could occur due to external influences (e.g., vehicle sally port, firearms range, etc.). Once the equipment is in use, it should be locked or secured until the evidence is dry. Records/logs must be maintained perpetually and indefinitely regarding the use and cleaning of the equipment. The equipment is to be cleaned in an approved manner after each use and identified as clean (e.g., with the use of colored tie or seal) for the next user. Directives must indicate how the items are to be packaged/submitted after the drying process.
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Chapter 5
AUDITS, INVENTORIES, AND INSPECTIONS

PURPOSE In order to maintain a high degree of evidentiary integrity, ensure the safekeeping of all items, and preserve the chain of custody of evidence/property, regular audits, inventories, and inspections of the evidence/property facility are required and need to be conducted by qualified personnel and documented appropriately. This chapter will define and discuss the pertinent elements of: 5.1 5.2 5.3 Audits Audits focus on the systems in place to locate, track, and account for items of evidence/property in the custody of the agency. Inventories An inventory is an accounting of all items of evidence/property in the custody of the agency. Inspections Inspections deal with safety, cleanliness, functionality, and efficiency related to an agencys evidence/property facilities. Create or amend a written directive addressing procedures for conducting an audit to include, at a minimum, the following:
GUIDELINE 5.1
Audits
Quarterly review of selected stored items and their corresponding completed property transactions, including special emphasis on sensitive items (e.g., firearms, narcotics, currency, jewelry, and other valuables) Review of packaged evidence seals for any evidence of tampering A requirement for audit results to be documented and directed to the agency head
Commentary
Evidence/property facility audits should ensure the following:

Standards and policies are routinely followed Evidence/property is protected from damage or deterioration Appropriate chain of custody processes are utilized Written documentation (e.g., flow charts, property reports, and logs) are appropriately maintained Notification and release authorizations have been obtained Evidence/property location and status are validated Evidence/property having no evidentiary value is being disposed of according to policy
In addition, evidence/property facility audits should identify the following:

Who seized the item What was the date and time of the evidence/property seizure
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Who documented it Who packaged it Who placed it in a temporary storage locker Who retrieved it from a temporary locker and processed it into the evidence system Who stored the evidence/property and at what time and date Who signed the property out for court use, when, and what was the disposition Who signed it out for analysis, who transported it, who analyzed it and when and with what results, and who transported it back to the evidence room Who authorized release of the property Who notified the owner to retrieve the property and what date was the owner notified Who released the property and the date and time of release What identification was obtained from the owner prior to release Does the release paperwork show final release information including release signature and date Have CLETS entries been updated to show release information or destruction information
Audits not only verify compliance, but identify areas that may require review, and can facilitate appropriate processes for identifying and correcting procedural deficiencies. One of the following auditing methods should be utilized:
Select and review a single case, reviewing the file from collection through disposition Randomly select an item of evidence/property for review, and backtrack the storage process and documentation of the item from its shelved location through its submission to the evidence/property storage area Randomly select an inactive case file for review. If purged, documentation should be reviewed to ensure compliance from collection through disposition (See further commentary below for considerations on ensuring the random selection process.)
Audits should be thoroughly documented to demonstrate compliance and/or rectification of non-compliance issues, and the results forwarded to the agency head. When validating items, focus attention first on narcotics/ controlled substances, currency/high value items, and firearms. After random items from these areas are selected and validated, the audit can then focus on general items of evidence/property.
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5. Audits, Inspections, and Inventories
Audits should be conducted on both a routine and random basis. Audits should be conducted when information is received that the integrity of the systems or facility is in question, when there is a change in the agency head, or when there is a change in evidence/property personnel. An audit of evidence packaging and employee seals is critical to ensuring the safety and integrity of the evidence management system. Items should NOT be opened; however, if seals have been broken, the contents must be verified and documented prior to resealing. The replacement seal should be initialed, dated, and witnessed, updating the chain of custody as well. Special attention should be given to handling, packaging, and storing biological evidence to reduce the potential for cross-contamination. If a broken seal is identified during the audit, appropriate PPE should be utilized to safeguard both staff members and the integrity of the evidence. Handling of biological evidence should be documented and appropriate decontamination procedures should be followed in the event biological evidence is unsealed. Random Selection Process In the case of random audits, the audit staff should ensure that items selected have been chosen randomly, without any personal bias. For example, an auditor checking the firearms vault might gravitate toward selecting a particular model of firearm of interest to the auditor. To minimize bias, a firearm could be selected randomly by placing all the case numbers of firearms located on a shelf into a hat, and blindly selecting a case number associated with one of the firearms. Programs and software for randomizing can be located on the Internet.
GUIDELINE 5.2
Inventories
Create or amend a written directive addressing procedures for conducting an inventory to include, at a minimum, the following:
A process and timeline to ensure accountability of all evidence and property items, and the schedule for the inventory process Review of agency records Ensure integrity of specific storage locations or categories (narcotics, firearms, currency, etc.) and associated documentation. Shelf-to-file inventory process Routine inspection of Unable to Locate (UTL) files Procedures to follow if agencies employ RMS software with an inventory capability A requirement for inventory results to be documented and directed to the agency head
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Commentary
Conduct an inventory under the following conditions:

When information is received suggesting a breach of system integrity When there is a change of the agency head When there is a change of evidence/property personnel On an annual basis where the inventory is started and completed in its entirety at the end of the calendar or fiscal year and all items in the evidence/property storage facility are accounted for and verified
OR
On a perpetual basis where the evidence/property facility is sectioned off at the beginning of a calendar or fiscal year, and each section is inventoried throughout the year until the entire evidence/property facility and its contents are accounted for and verified by years end . As with audits, during an inventory, seals should remain unopened; however, if seals have been broken, contents must be verified and documented in a written report prior to resealing. The replacement seal should be initialed, dated, and witnessed
When completed, the file(s) should be reviewed for any unaccounted items. Items unaccounted for are considered to be missing and should immediately be brought to managements attention. In this situation, a written report should be filed to explain the discrepancy and its resolution. The record should be maintained on file until final disposition is determined. In the event items are found on the shelf without documentation, the items should be researched to connect them to a case, even if a complete inventory of all items of evidence and property must be conducted. If, after all practical research has been exhausted, the items still cannot be connected to a case, they should be listed on a Found Property Report, held for the statutory period, and then disposed of according to existing statutes. Some RMS/Bar Coding systems may be equipped with an inventory function. Agencies using this module need to establish written procedures specifying how to use the module in the inventory process. Inventory results should be thoroughly documented, with the results forwarded to the agency head. In the case of a perpetual inventory, the agency head should receive a report of the inventory results as each section is completed.
GUIDELINE 5.3
Inspections
Create or amend a written directive addressing procedures for conducting an inspection to include, at a minimum, the following:

Frequency of inspections (e.g., scheduled and random) Inspector(s)
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5. Audits, Inspections, and Inventories
Cleanliness, order, and functionality of storage facility Health and safety Quality assurance requirements A requirement for inspection results to be documented and directed to the agency head
Commentary
Periodic inspection of the evidence/property facility is important to ensure the security, integrity, and safety of the evidence/property facility. Formal inspections should be documented, with the results forwarded to the agency head and the EPM. When specific issues are identified, a proposed resolution designed to ensure compliance with agency policy should be developed. All inspection records should be retained based on agency records retention schedules. Routine, informal inspections of the evidence/property facility are recommended to ensure the facility is maintained in a safe, clean, functional, and organized manner. Inspection results should be thoroughly documented, with the results forwarded to the agency head.
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Chapter 6
EVIDENCE AND PROPERTY DISPOSITION AND PURGING

PURPOSE One of the critical functions of the evidence/property unit is ensuring the appropriate, timely, and lawful disposition of evidence/property. This chapter provides guidance on the disposition and purging of evidence/property, with emphasis on the classifications of property, methods of disposal, and procedures for the disposition and purging of firearms, narcotics/controlled substances, currency/high-value items, and biohazardous materials. The following guidelines are addressed: 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 Considerations for Disposal Methods of Disposal and Classifications of Property Firearms: Special Procedures for Disposition/Purging Narcotics: Special Procedures for Disposition/Purging Currency/High-Value Items: Special Procedures for Disposition/Purging Hazardous/Biohazardous Materials: Special Procedures for Disposition/Purging (including explosives, ammunition, flammables, and pyrotechnics) Create or amend a written directive addressing the issues to consider in determining the disposition and purging of evidence/property to include, at a minimum, the following:
GUIDELINE 6.1
Considerations for Disposal
Obtaining proper authorization for final disposition of evidence and property Returning items to identified owners Lawful disposal of evidence and property Disposal of items requiring special consideration Reconciling all computerized data systems and hard-copy paperwork to reflect the final disposition of evidence/property items, including who authorized and handled the release or destruction, and to whom items were released
Commentary
When appropriate, district attorneys and investigating peace officers should be involved in decisions involving evidence/property disposition. This collaboration will aid in the prevention of erroneous disposal of evidence that may be classified as follows:

Evidence and property associated with multiple cases Cases with multiple defendants Cases subject to DA refilling Evidence and property with questionable ownership
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Evidence and property subject to court order (e.g., search warrant, return of property order) Evidence and property associated with sexually violent predators [Refer to WI 6600 (Welfare and Institutions Code)] Evidence and property associated with domestic violence incidents
Disposal of Digital Media Storage Devices Before a device (e.g., computer, smart phone, or tablet) can be auctioned, its hard drives or storage media should be removed and recycled by a bonded recycler. A computer hard drive cannot be completely erased, and if sold with sensitive material (e.g., financial records), significant penalties may be imposed on the releasing agency. Agencies are encouraged to contact the Department of Justice or a digital forensics expert regarding disposal criteria. Disposal of Serialized Property Any person who knowingly buys, sells, receives, disposes of, or has in his or her possession any personal property from which the manufacturers serial number, identification number, electronic serial number or any other distinguishing number or identification mark has been removed, defaced, covered, altered, or destroyed, is guilty of a public offense (refer to PC 537e).
When property comes into the custody of a peace officer, it becomes subject to the provision of PC 14071411 relating to disposal of stolen or embezzled property. Property subject to this section shall be considered stolen or embezzled property and, prior to being disposed of, may have an identification mark imbedded or engraved in, or permanently affixed to it If serialized property is returned to the finder or auctioned, the appropriate disposition should be entered into the California Department of Justice Automated Property System. If the original serial number has been tampered with or destroyed, an attempt should be made to restore the serial number or a new serial number should be generated and affixed prior to release. A new number does NOT need to be generated if the property is to be destroyed (refer to PC 537e) Proper documentation of both the release and the newly generated serial number should be retained
GUIDELINE 6.2
Methods of Disposal and Classifications of Property
Create or amend a written directive addressing procedures for purging and disposing items of evidence/property to include, at a minimum, the following property classifications:

Found property Property for safekeeping Evidence
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6. Evidence and Property Disposition and Purging
Property for auction/donation Property retained for agency use (must be secured separately and listed in the agencys general inventory) Property for destruction
Commentary
Agencies should determine the proper method of disposal associated with each classification of property. The primary methods used to dispose of items from the evidence/property facility are listed below.

Returned to the owner or finder Sold at public auction Converted to agency use (includes asset-seizure items) Destroyed Other claims of ownership Donations
Found Property Any property with no evidentiary value, and for which the owner may or may not be known, is defined as found property [refer to CC 20802080.9, (Civil Code)]. Found property should be maintained separately from evidence. This separation ensures that found property is retained for the term prescribed by law. Refer to the individual sections of this chapter for disposition of found weapons, narcotics, contraband, and valuables. Returning to Owner The agency is required to notify the owner , if known, that it possesses the property and where the property may be claimed. This notification should be made as soon as possible. The agency may require the property owner to make a reasonable payment to defray the costs of storage and care of the property. If the owner appears within 90 days after an agency receives the property, the owner proves his/her ownership of the property, and pays all reasonable charges, the agency will return the property (refer to CC 2080.2). Returning to Finder If the found property is valued at less than $250 and no owner appears to claim the property within 90 days, the title shall vest in the person who found or saved the property without the requirement of published notification. (Exception: If the property was found by a public employee in the course of employment, the employee will have no claim to the property and the said property will be sold at public auction, lawfully diverted to agency use, or destroyed.) If the property is valued at $250 or more and the owner does NOT claim it, the law enforcement agency shall cause notice of the property to be 6-3
published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation. If after seven days, the owner fails to claim the property and the person who found or saved the property pays the costs of publication, the title shall vest in the person who found the property (refer to CC 2080.3). The agency may require the finder to pay the storage fees. Adoption of Local Regulations Any public agency may elect to be governed by the provisions of CC 2080 2080.10 with respect to disposition of personal property found or saved on property subject to its jurisdiction, or may adopt reasonable regulations for the care, restitution, sale, or destruction of unclaimed property in its possession. The agency shall provide that such property will be held for a period of at least three months, that thereafter such property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, and that notice of the sale will be published at least five days prior to sale in a newspaper of general circulation published in the county in which such property was found (refer to CC 2080.6).
With the concurrence of legal counsel, agencies may consider NOT returning found weapons or firearms to the finder. The weapons or firearms may be declared a nuisance and destroyed Agencies may adopt local legislation to allow the disposal of perishable foods and liquor at the time of intake to reduce health risks Agencies may consider procedures for the return or destruction of found prescription medications Any found item determined to be contraband should be processed for destruction
Abandoned Property There is no application of CC 20802080.6 to items that have been abandoned intentionally by their owners (refer to CC 2080.7). Other Claims of Ownership The agency should be mindful of other civil proceedings or claims against the held property. Pawn dealers and insurance companies may have a claim against the property. Property for Safekeeping Property that has no evidentiary value, which is being held by a public agency for the purpose of temporary storage for the owner, is considered property for safekeeping (refer to CC 2080.10). Agency Responsibilities When an agency takes property from an individual for safekeeping, the agency takes responsibility for the care, storage, documentation, and disposition of the property. The agency must provide a receipt to the owner and provide instructions regarding the retrieval of the property. The receipt and instructions should either be given to the person from whom the property was taken at the time 6-4
of collection, or be immediately mailed, by first-class mail, to the person from whom the property was taken. (Refer to Appendix C for a Sample Property Receipt.) The receipt and instructions should notify the owner or person from whom the property was taken that the property must be claimed within 60 days after the public agency obtains possession. If the owner of the property does NOT respond to the written notification and the property is NOT claimed within 60 days, the property will be considered abandoned and will be disposed of. To retrieve the property, the owner should be required to do one or more of the following:
Make an appointment to pick up the property. The person claiming the property must identify him/herself with acceptable identification (e.g., drivers license, California identification card, passport, military identification card, or booking photo). The identification information should be recorded on the appropriate property form Authorize, in writing, another person to retrieve the property Notify the public agency, in writing, that he/she is unable to retrieve the property because he/she is in custody, and request the agency to hold the property. If a person notifies the agency that he/she is unable to retrieve the property within 60 days, or has an authorized person retrieve the property, the agency should hold the property for no more than ten additional months. The agency may then dispose of the property according to CC 2080.10.
Evidence Items taken, with or without a search warrant, in connection with the investigation of a crime, are considered evidence. Authorization for Release or Destruction of Evidence Evidence/property personnel may receive notification and authorization for release or destruction in any of the following ways:
The district attorneys office forwards a case disposition to close, suspend, or reject a case or return property The court sends disposition on completed cases The property owner inquires about the disposition of his/her property The investigating peace officer authorizes release or disposal A court order authorizes the release of the property The property, or an accumulation of property, poses a storage problem or hazard and disposal is ordered by the agency head Department policy allows for property personnel to purge old items according to the statute of limitations in the Penal Code (photograph and release prior to disposition based on established criteria)
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Appeals Period Adjudicated Cases Generally, evidence may NOT be released or disposed of prior to the adjudication of the case and the expiration of the appropriate appeals period following sentencing (30 days following sentencing on misdemeanors and 60 days on felony cases) in accordance with CRC 8.320 and CRC 8.782 (Rules of Court). It is advisable to wait an additional 30 days beyond these dates to verify that no appeal has been initiated. Maintaining Evidence from Adjudicated Cases Evidence/property from capital crime homicides, embezzlement of public funds, or falsification of public documents cases should be retained indefinitely, except when disposal release is ordered by the investigating peace officer, district attorneys office, the court, or death of the defendant. Biological material from convicted felons meeting the criteria of PC 1405 must be maintained for the duration of the incarceration, or when notice of disposal is given to all appropriate parties, and no response is received within 90 days of notice being sent (refer to PC 1417.9). Statute of Limitations* Open Cases
Misdemeanor Cases ........................................................... 1 year Exceptions: PC 647.6 .................................................................. 2+ years BPC 729, 70277189 ............................................... 2+ years (Business and Professions Code)
Felony Cases: Felony sexual offenses ..............................................10 years Felonies punishable by 8 years or more ......................6 years PC 368 felonies ............................................................5 years Exceptions: Theft or embezzlement PC 803(c) felonies .......................................................4 years All other felonies ...........................................................3 years
Cases that Involve: Property from homicide .............................. Retain indefinitely Embezzlement of public funds ................... Retain indefinitely Falsification of public documents ............... Retain indefinitely
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*Statute of limitations is only in effect when a suspect has NOT been established and there is no warrant issued.
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Cases with Special Circumstances When special circumstances exist, cases should be reviewed and agency policies established for each. Some agencies have special retention periods for the following:
Suicides or unattended deaths (may vary based on age of decedent) Cases involving crimes against children Fatal accidents Cases involving city/county as a party to the case (civil lawsuits) Death penalty cases
Cases Involving Search Warrants Items taken pursuant to a search warrant must have a court order prior to release or destruction per PC 1536. Be aware that this circumstance does NOT preclude the need for waiting the full appeals period, nor for those special cases, which may need the evidence to be held for a longer period of time. Anytime a court order is received, the investigating peace officer should be notified prior to taking action. Consider a procedure to include PC 1536 in the search warrant for judges signature. Some agencies have a clause included in the original search warrant which allows for disposal of evidence upon adjudication without the need of an additional court order. Court Exhibits Items held by the court as exhibits need a court order for disposition, destruction, or diversion per PC 1417, et al. Property for Auction Upon adjudication of a criminal case, all unclaimed, found, safekeeping, evidence, and property items may be subject to sale at public auction. Authorization to Sell or Auction Property The legislative body of any city, city and county, or county may provide by ordinance for the care, restitution, sale, or destruction of unclaimed property in the possession of the police department of such city or city and county or of the sheriff of such county (refer to CC 2080.4). All provisions of CC 2080.3 and CC 2080.6 must be adhered to.
The police or sheriffs department may sell such property by public auction, in the manner and upon the notice of sale of personal property under execution, if it is a thing which is commonly the subject of sale, when the owner cannot, with reasonable diligence, be found, or being found, refuses upon demand to pay the lawful charges provided by sections CC 2080 and CC 2080.1, or fails to respond to notifications and in the following cases (refer to CC 2080.5):
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The property is in danger of perishing, or of losing the greater part of its value The lawful charges provided by CC 2080 and CC 2080.1 amount to two-thirds (2/3) of its value
In the case of other personal property, a similar notice must be posted not less than five days prior to sale in a newspaper of general circulation
Property Retained for Agency Use Upon adjudication of a criminal case, all unclaimed, found, safekeeping, evidence, and property items may be retained and/or released to a public agency, in lieu of public auction as provided by CC 2080.6 and PC 1411. A memo from an agency head should document the approval of a transfer of property for agency use. Property for Destruction Any item in the custody of the agency whose disposition has been determined and is subject to destruction is considered property for destruction. Suggested Methods for Destruction
Property of little or no value can be disposed of in an appropriate dumpster after being made unserviceable Papers and digital media of a sensitive nature should be appropriately destroyed (e.g., in-house or contracted through a bonded shredding company) Alcoholic beverages should be poured out and containers should be properly recycled Ammunition can be disposed of by various means, including, but not limited to relinquishing it to a: Rangemaster Bomb squad Military facility Local range Private disposal service
Fireworks should be relinquished to the fire department or bomb squad for disposal Digital media components are considered hazardous waste and should be disposed of appropriately
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GUIDELINE 6.3
Firearms: Special Procedures for Disposition/Purging
Create or amend a written directive addressing procedure for the disposition or purging of firearms to include, at a minimum, the following:

Automated Firearms System (AFS) inquiry to determine firearm status Conferring with the Department of Justice or local crime lab for potential evidentiary value of firearms booked as evidence, found property, or destruction
Releasing/Destroying Firearms: a) Establish criteria for approval from the district attorneys office and the investigating peace officer b) Query firearms through appropriate systems and databases c) Regardless of classification, conduct a DOJ Law Enforcement Gun Release and criminal history inquiry on the owner claiming custody of the firearm prior to its release d) Check current DOJ publications for definition of assault weapons and ownership restrictions e) Ensure firearms for destruction are made unserviceable through shredding, grinding, or melting at a commercial facility Disposing of Firearms NOT Subject to Destruction: a) Auction by a federally licensed firearms dealer b) Conversion to agency use c) Transfer to a crime lab or other agency for official use (requires a court order) Commentary Prior to the release, destruction, or retention of any firearm in the custody of the agency, several criteria must be satisfied, including all appropriate database inquiries regarding ownership or possession of the firearm. Before any firearm is released, an inquiry should be made through all applicable federal, state, and local databases. Firearms taken at the scene of a domestic violence incident pursuant to PC 18265 must be made available after 48 hours but no later than five business days after the seizure. In those cases where a law enforcement agency has reasonable cause to believe that the return of a firearm or other deadly weapon would be likely to result in endangering the victim or the person reporting the assault or threat, the agency shall advise the owner of the firearm or other deadly weapon, and within 60 days of the seizure, initiate a petition in superior court to determine if the firearm or other deadly weapon should be returned. Each agency should establish a policy or procedure to enable this process to be handled expeditiously. When weapons are seized from an individual (WI 5150) pursuant to WI 8100 8103, agencies may petition the court within 30 days of release of the individual from the mental health facility if the agency has reasonable
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cause to believe the return of the weapon is likely to endanger the individ ual or others. The owner should contact the evidence/property officer, after 15 days from the date of seizure, to determine if a weapon can be returned. If no petition is filed with the court within 30 days of release of the individual from the mental health facility, the weapon may be made available upon request. Each agency should establish a policy to facilitate this process. FC 6389 (Family Code) states a person subject to a protective order may NOT own or possess a firearm and the civil court may order that the agency hold the firearm(s) for the duration of the protective order. This code allows agencies to charge fees for the actual cost of storing these firearms. Weapons are turned in for safekeeping for a variety of other reasons (e.g., cooling-off period, taken from impounded vehicles, taken from an arrestee in legal possession of the weapon NOT related to the cause of arrest). There is no specified holding period; the owner may claim the firearm at any time within 60 days of notification. In any event where a firearm is released to someone other than the owner, a federally licensed firearms dealer must conduct the transfer of ownership. Firearms Disposition and Disposal Each weapon subject to disposal must be entered into the Automated Firearms System (AFS) as destroyed (PC 34010). A master list of these firearms and their serial numbers should be retained indefinitely. Firearms in transport for disposal should be accompanied by armed escort. Methods of Disposal

Shredding or grinding Melting at a commercial facility Conversion to agency use Training Transfer to crime lab or other agency (requires court order)
Firearms should NOT be disposed of through public auction

Firearms Retained for Agency Use PC 34005 allows agencies to retain firearms for departmental use. With the approval of the agency head, the evidence and property personnel may release the firearms to the department armorer/rangemaster. A record of each firearm(s) make, model, and serial number should be maintained by both the EPM and armorer/rangemaster. Each weapon should be entered into the California Department of Justice AFS as converted to department use. When the department no longer requires the firearm, it shall be turned back over to the evidence/property room for destruction pursuant to PC 34005(c).
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Firearms as Evidence If a weapon is used in the commission of a crime, it may be destroyed as a nuisance pursuant to PC 18005, PC 18275, and PC 34005 or, if stolen, returned to the owner after the adjudication of the case and following the appeal period. California law requires a DOJ Law Enforcement Gun Release inquiry be conducted prior to release to the lawful owner. Ensure that the district attorneys office and the investigating peace officer are in agreement that the firearm is no longer needed as evidence in any proceeding or investigation.
GUIDELINE 6.4
Narcotics: Special Procedures for Disposition/Purging
Create or amend a written directive addressing procedures for the disposition and purging of narcotics/controlled substances to include, at a minimum, the following:

Seizure by search warrant Exception to court orders Destruction of large amounts of PCP Confiscation of large amounts of narcotics Hazardous chemicals Packaging and preparation for disposal Methods of destruction Clandestine labs
Commentary
All controlled substances and related items, paraphernalia, or objects contaminated by the controlled substances which were unlawfully used or possessed and which are in possession of the agency, shall be destroyed by the order of the court [refer to HS 11473 and HS 11473.5 (Health & Safety Code.] The actual destruction may be done by a police or sheriffs department, the California Highway Patrol, or by the State DOJ (refer to HS 11474.) Exception: Per HS 11473 and HS 11473.5, law enforcement may request of the court that certain uncontaminated science equipment be relinquished to a school or school district for science classroom education in lieu of destruction. Some agencies temporarily divert narcotics to their K-9 unit for training. Agencies should develop policies and procedures for this process. When the unit has completed the training, the narcotics should be returned to evidence/ property and will fall under the same guidelines for destruction as other narcotics or controlled substances. Depending on the courts in the local jurisdiction, orders may or may not have been received to destroy controlled substances on a case-by-case basis as the cases were adjudicated. Regardless, an order encompassing all items to be destroyed shall be presented to the court for destruction/authorization. 6-11
Many cases are not prosecuted and there may be other found substances as well as paraphernalia. The court order should contain the name of the agency and the evidence/property controller responsible for the destruction. It should list the controlled substances, items, or paraphernalia to be destroyed and the case number relating to each. Jurisdictions may differ slightly as to form and content of order. Controlled Substances Obtained by Search Warrant If certain controlled substances and/or paraphernalia were obtained in connection with a search warrant, a separate court order for each case must be obtained for disposal (refer to PC 1536) . Exceptions to the Court Order Requirement HS 11479 allows for destruction prior to adjudication of anything in excess of 10 pounds in gross weight connected to one particular case by order of the agency head, chief, or sheriff of the law enforcement agency or designee. The following requirements must be met in order to proceed with the destruction:
At least five random samples must be taken (not included in 10-lb weight requirement) Photos must be taken The evidence must be weighed The agency head must be satisfied that all other alternative storage methods have been exhausted
In addition, an affidavit must be filed with the court 30 days subsequent to destruction detailing the above and reciting the date and time of destruction. Destruction of Large Amounts of PCP HS 11479.1 provides for destruction prior to adjudication of phencyclidine, or an analog thereof, in excess of one gram of a crystalline substance, 10 milliliters of liquid substance, two grams of plant material, or five handrolled treated cigarettes. The following requirements must be met in order to proceed with the destruction:

Samples must be taken Photos must be taken The evidence must be weighed The agency head must be satisfied that all other alternative storage methods have been exhausted
In addition, an affidavit must be filed with the court 30 days subsequent to destruction detailing the above and reciting the date and time of destruction.
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Confiscation of Large Amounts of Narcotics/Controlled Substances If the agency confiscates a large amount (in excess of 57 grams) of a suspected controlled substance, except marijuana, HS 11479.2 allows for its destruction prior to adjudication. A separate court order is required and there are several conditions, which must be met, including:

Five random samples must be taken Photos must be taken The evidence must be weighed The agency head must be satisfied that all other alternative storage methods have been exhausted
When a defendant is charged, a motion must be filed for the destruction order in the court having jurisdiction over any pending criminal proceedings. Hazardous Chemicals HS 11479.5 allows for the immediate disposal of amounts in excess of one fluid ounce of liquid, or one avoirdupois ounce of solid, of a suspected hazardous chemical believed to have been used, or intended to have been used, in the unlawful manufacture of controlled substances. The chemical, and its container, may be disposed of without a court order by the seizing agency. For the purposes of this section, hazardous chemical is defined as any material that is believed by the agency head to be toxic, carcinogenic, explosive, corrosive, or flammable, and that is believed by the agency head to have been used, or intended to have been used, in the unlawful manufacture of controlled substances. As with the above exceptions, these conditions must be met:
At least a one-ounce sample must be taken from each different type of suspected hazardous chemical At least a one-ounce sample must be taken from each container of a mixture of a suspected hazardous chemical with a suspected controlled substance Photos must be taken The gross weight or volume of the suspected hazardous chemical seized must be determined
In addition, an affidavit must be filed with the court within 30 days, reciting all required information. A law enforcement agency responsible for the disposal of any hazardous chemical must comply with the Health and Safety Code, as well as all applicable local, state, and federal statutes and regulations. When preparing for controlled substance destruction, it is appropriate to use the two-person rule. As each container of controlled substances is placed into the box, it should be verified by a second person. Once a box is filled, it should be sealed with tape and initialed by both individuals to verify contents.
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Method of Destruction Many law enforcement agencies burn their controlled substances (marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia) at burn sites in Northern and Southern California that have been approved by the Air Quality Management District. An appointment for a disposal burn should be made in advance. Because of air quality laws, many burn facilities require that a general list of items to be incinerated be forwarded prior to the destruction . During transport to an authorized burn facility, items to be destroyed must be accompanied by an armed escort. The disposal of all evidence must be witnessed. Procedures should be taken to ensure that all conditionally exempt controlled substances are handled and transported in accordance with CCR 66261.4 (California Code of Regulations) . The following destruction guidelines should be followed:

The destruction should NOT be publicized The destruction should be documented appropriately
Hazardous Waste and Clandestine Lab Disposal Procedures With the exception of representative samples, handling, storing, and transporting hazardous chemicals should NOT be the responsibility of evidence/property personnel. When transporting sharps and other hazardous waste, the transporting agency falls under the category of small quantity generator under HS 11760 and a permit is required from the Department of Health Services. In all cases involving hazardous waste clean-up or disposal, agency personnel should first contact the local environmental health department or fire department. The county environmental health department may be contacted for additional disposal options, as well as for collecting and disposing of small amounts of certain chemicals at the scene.
GUIDELINE 6.5
Currency/High-Value Items: Special Procedures for Disposition/Purging
Create or amend a written directive addressing procedures for the disposition of currency/high-value items to include, at a minimum, the following:

Identify a threshold for cash prior to depositing it into a bank account Establish a ledger to keep a current accounting of the amount of cash and other contents stored in the safe, and specify when and how the ledger is to be used Identify the process for disposition/purging of items deemed by the agency as having potentially high value (e.g., jewelry)
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Commentary:
The managing of cash may be accomplished by establishing a threshold for deposit into an account established by the city or county treasurer, or into a general account in a banking institution. Unclaimed money should be deposited to the general fund after all notification requirements have been met. Any currency with specific evidentiary value (e.g., containing trace evidence or documented serial numbers) should be retained . An ongoing ledger should be maintained in the safe to keep an accurate accounting of cash and other safe contents. The disposition/purging of high-value items should be conducted in similar manner as general items of evidence/property.
GUIDELINE 6.6
Hazardous/Biohazardous Materials: Special Procedures for Disposition/Purging
Create or amend a written directive addressing procedures for the disposition of hazardous/biohazardous materials (including explosives, ammunition, flammables, and pyrotechnics) to include, at a minimum, the following:
Ensure compliance with all applicable local environmental health agencies Use of qualified/approved disposal vendors, if applicable Comply with PC 1417.9 where applicable/required Use of approved/authorized disposal sites
Commentary:
The disposal of hazardous/biohazardous materials falls under a number of local, state, and federal statutes. The California Department of Health Services regulates most disposals. Disposal services, if used, should be qualified and approved to handle, transport, and dispose of biohazardous material. Disposal of biohazardous materials should be in compliance with PC 1417.9. Consult with the fire department, agency bomb squad, and rangemaster when developing protocols for the disposal and destruction of explosives, ammunition, flammables, and pyrotechnics.
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Appendix A
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Audit
The process of reviewing and evaluating the systems used to locate, track, and account for items of evidence/property in the agencys custody. Biological material recovered from crime scenes commonly appear in the form of hair, tissue, bones, teeth, blood, semen, or other bodily fluids. Biological evidence refers to samples of biological materials or evidence items containing biological material. Materials that contain blood or other potentially infectious materials. These materials include many of those found in biological evidence including: semen, vaginal secretions or any body fluid that is visibly contaminated with blood, and all body fluids in situations where it is difficult or impossible to differentiate between body fluids as well as any unfixed tissue or organ from a human (living or dead) that can be collected at a crime scene and stored. (Occupational Safety & Health Administration, 2011 ) The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) is a nationally recognized accreditation body for law enforcement agencies. A formal, written procedure to record all individuals who have taken custody of evidence/property from the time it is received to its final disposition. The unwanted transfer of material from another source to a piece of physical evidence. (Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, 1999) A secure, temperature-controlled room that is maintained between 60 75F (15.5 24C), with less than 60% humidity. A facility (government or private) that analyzes physical evidence. A location in which (or a person upon whom) a crime may have occurred. Evidence/property in the form cash/currency of any amount or denomination, or items such as travelers checks, negotiable bonds, jewelry, collector items, and any other item determined by the agency to be of potentially high value. The transition from a higher to a lower level of quality. Authorized and approved method of purging evidence/property. The genetic material; a double helix composed of two complementary chains of paired bases, known as nucleotides (National Institute of Justice , 2000); Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), often referred to as the blueprint of life, is the genetic material present in the nucleus of cells that is inherited, half from each biological parent. DNA is a chemical substance contained in cells that determines each persons individual characteristics. An individuals DNA is unique excep t in cases of identical twins. Property which may be related to a crime, or which may implicate or clear a person of a criminal charge.
Biological Evidence
Biohazardous Material
CALEA
Chain-of-Custody
Contamination
Cool Room
Crime Lab Crime Scene Currency/ High-Value Items
Degradation Disposition of Property DNA
Evidence
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Evidence Packaging
The manner in which items with potential evidentiary value are wrapped, bagged, or boxed to be preserved, documented, and labeled. (Latta & Bowers, 2010) The agency employee selected and trained to be the lead person responsible for the overall daily operation of the evidence/property function with managerial authority over the routine functions and procedures and direct supervision over the unit staff. The EPM reports directly to the agency head, or a command-level staff member, to communicate evidence/property matters, resolve issues, formulate policy, and receive direction. This position has been previously referred to as the evidence/property controller or supervisor. A form used by law enforcement personnel to document evidence/property placed into custody (see Appendix C). A location dedicated to housing evidence for the purpose of criminal investigations. Can be located in a law enforcement office, a crime lab, a hospital, or a court. The agency employee selected and trained to perform the general duties, assignments, and functions associated with the evidence/property unit. The EPT reports to, and takes direction from, the Evidence/Property Manager. Non-evidentiary property which, after coming into the custody of a law enforcement agency, has been determined to be lost or abandoned and is NOT known or suspected to be connected with any criminal offense. Storing by freezing. Lab freezer storage temperatures are at or below 10C (14F). A High-Efficiency Particulate Air Filter (HEPA) that satisfies U.S. Department of Energy standards of efficiency and removes 99.97% of all particles greater than 0.3 micrometer from the air that passes through. The process of examining and evaluating the safety, cleanliness, functionality, and efficiency related to an agencys evidence/property facility. An accounting of all evidence/property items in an agencys custody. Any agency that enforces the law. This may be a local or state police or federal agencies, such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation or the Drug Enforcement Administration. A long-term storage location must be designated to secure all biological evidence or property items in the custody of the agency for the duration of the time it is held in the property room until the items are diverted, sold, released, or destroyed. The buildings, rooms, and shelves/bins designated for long-term storage must be large enough to hold all evidence and property. Packaging through which liquids or vapors cannot pass (e.g., glass jars, metal cans, and plastic bags). (Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, 1999) Container used to house individual items of evidence. Items used to prevent an individuals direct contact with bloodborne pathogens. PPE includes disposable gloves, disposable overalls, disposable shoe covers, lab coats, masks, and eye protection.
Evidence/Property Manager (EPM)
Evidence/Property Record Field Receipt Evidence/Property Room/Unit Evidence/Property Technician (EPT)
Found Property
Frozen HEPA
Inspection
Inventory Law Enforcement Agency
Long-Term Storage of Biological Evidence
Nonporous Container
Packaging Personal Protective Equipment(PPE)
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A. Glossary of Terms
Property Destruction
Non-evidentiary property which a law enforcement employee has requested to be destroyed in accordance with proper procedures and agency policies. This term generally applies to weapons and ammunition. A worker responsible for the intake, submission, and/or retrieval of evidence in a property room. The receipt used to document the return of property which had been temporarily checked out of agency custody for investigation, processing, court, or similar reasons. No temperature or humidity control guidelines. Stored between 2C (35F) and 8C (46F) with less than 25% humidity.
Property Officer
Return of Property
Room Temperature Refrigerated
Refrigerator Safekeeping
Equipment used to keep an item or group of items cooler than room temperature. Non-evidentiary property which is placed into the custody of a law enforcement agency for temporary protection on behalf of the owner. Typically, a medical instrument or device, or a grooming implement (e.g., syringe, razor blade), that is capable of carrying a pathogen, and transmitting that pathogen via cutting or piercing the skin of the handler. Refers to storage conditions that are monitored to maintain a constant temperature between 15.5C (60F) and 24C (75F) with less than 60% humidity. Storage of evidence from the time collected to reception by property room personnel. For the purposes of this handbook, temporary storage refers to any location that can hold evidence for up to 72 hours. Secure lockers used to temporarily house evidence/property that has been properly packaged and tagged, and is accompanied by an Evidence/Property Record Field Receipt. A file that serves as a reminder and is arranged to bring matters to timely attention; can be manual, (e.g., folders into which copies of property records are placed when an item is temporarily signed out to the lab, court, investigation, etc.) or can be automated as part of a computer application that sets a reminder date that triggers a notification that an action is overdue (e.g., an item has not been returned from court). The process whereby two agency employees verify the condition/amount/description of evidence/property, and in particular, currency/high-value items, prior to packaging and submission.
Sharps
Temperature Controlled Temporary Storage
Temporary Storage Lockers
Tickler File
Two-Person Rule
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Appendix B
LEGAL AND REGULATORY REFERENCES AND ISSUES

PURPOSE Evidence/property functions must operate in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes and ordinances related to the storage, handling, and disposition of evidence and property. Agencies should ensure that all applicable codes and statutes are referenced appropriately when developing policies and procedures related to the evidence and property function. Failure to comply with statutes or agency policies and procedures has led not only to unsuccessful prosecution, but to charges against agency personnel, loss of employment, and civil sanctions. Since codes and statutes are routinely modified, agencies have the responsibility to keep abreast of current case law and legislation affecting the evidence/property function, and adapt their written directives accordingly. Agencies should routinely review applicable laws and regulations to ensure compliance, and confer with legal counsel as may be required. CATEGORY TABLE The following list is an alphabetized reference of legal/regulatory codes pertinent to the evidence/property function. Agencies should confirm the accuracy and applicability of statutes within these codes when they are referenced within written policies. Use this list as a reference to abbreviations used for statutes cited within this appendix.
Category Code
Business and Professions Code Civil Code Code of Civil Procedure Code of Regulations Evidence Code Family Code Government Code Health and Safety Code Penal Code California Rules of Court United States Code Vehicle Code Welfare and Institutions Code
BPC CC CP CR EC FC GC HS PC CRC US VC WI
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REGULATORY CODES BY TYPE OF EVIDENCE/PROPERTY
ABANDONED PROPERTY Bicycles/Toys .................................................................................................................................................. 217 WI Currency: District Attorney or Court Clerk Possession ....................................................................... 14201422 PC Exhibits: Court Clerk Possession ............................................................................................................. 1417.5 PC Firearms/Weapons ..................................................................................................................................... 34000 PC Found ........................................................................................................................................................ 2080.1 CC Intentionally Abandoned............................................................................................................................ 2080.7 CC Stolen ........................................................................................................................................................... 1411 PC ADVERTISEMENT Auction ........................................................................................................................................ 2080.4, 2080.6 CC Currency: District Attorney or Court Clerk Possession ....................................................................... 14201422 PC Found ........................................................................................................................................................ 2080.3 CC Sale AFFIDAVIT Controlled Substances ............................................................................................................................... 11479 HS Found or Saved......................................................................................................................................... 2080.1 CC Hazardous Chemicals ............................................................................................................................. 11479.5 HS PCP Destruction...................................................................................................................................... 11479.1 HS AMMUNITION Prohibition against Possession by Convicted Felon .............................................................................. 30305(a) PC APPEALS Appeal Period on Felony Convictions (within 60 days) ............................................................................. 8.308 CRC Appeal Period on Misdemeanor Convictions (within 30 days) .................................................................. 8.782 CRC AUCTION Auction ...................................................................................................................................................... 2080.3 CC BICYCLES/TOYS Unclaimed/Diversion to Juvenile Programs ..................................................................................................... 217 WI CONTRABAND/CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES Ammunition: Armor Penetrating ...................................................................................................... 3435034370 PC Booby Traps .................................................................................................................................. 16310, 20110 PC Counterfeit/Forged Counterfeiting equipment .....................................................................................................................480 PC Forged public or corporate seals ..........................................................................................................472 PC Forged keys............................................................................................................................ 466.5466.8 PC Identification card or drivers license ........................................................................................ 470a, 470b PC Lottery ....................................................................................................................... 319 326, 328, 329 PC Found/saved/unclaimed .................................................................................................. 2080.4, 2080.6 CC Seized pursuant to narcotics arrest .............................................................................................. 11488.6 HS Vehicle Lien ...................................................................................................................................... 3071 CC
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Destruction Controlled substances/contraband as exhibit ................................................................................. 1417.6 PC Court order ...................................................................................................................................... 11474 HS Large quantities of dangerous substances ...................................................................................... 11479 HS Property with conviction .................................................................................................................. 11473 HS Property without conviction .......................................................................................................... 11473.5 HS Transportation of exempt controlled substances .......................................................................... 66261.4 CR
Destructive Device .............................................................................................................. 18710 18780, 18800 PC Diversion from Adjudicated Cases for Training ...................... ..11367.5 HS Firearms/Weapons .................................................................................... 11370.1, 11550(e) HS / 25850(c)(5) PC Altered marks or number .........................................................................................23900, 23920, 23925 PC Prohibited persons .............................................................................................................. 29800 29875 PC Commission of crime...................................................................................................................... 1417.6 PC Confiscate ............................................................................................................................ 18000, 18250 PC Nuisance ........................................................................................ 19190, 21390, 21590, 25700, 29300 PC Prohibited persons .............................................................................................................. 29800 29875 PC Prohibited weapons............................................................................................................ 2990029905 PC Containers ................................................................................................................................... 11470(c) HS Currency ......................................................................................................................................11470(f) HS Materials and equipment .............................................................................................................11470(b) HS Science equipment: Division for schools .................................................................11473(b), 11473.5(b) HS Written materials, books, or information ...................................................................................... 11470(d) HS
Forfeiture ................................................................................................................................................... 11470 HS
Hypodermic Needle ..................................................................................................................... 41414149.5 BPC Knives ............................................................................................................................................ 20310, 21590 PC Mental Health........................................................................................................................................ 8103(f)(1) WI Narcotics Destruction: Controlled substances......................................................... 11473, 11473.5, 11475, 11476 HS Forfeiture of substances, property, or valuables ............................................................................. 11470 HS Possession: Controlled substances .................................................................................... 11350, 11357 HS Science equipment for education ..................................................................................... 11473, 11473.5 HS
Paraphernalia ............................................................................................................................................ 11364 HS PCP (Large Quantity) ............................................................................................................................. 11479.1 HS Receipt for Property Taken .................................................................................................................... 11488(b) HS Seizure Plants .............................................................................................................................................. 11476 HS Recovery of expenses .................................................................................................................. 11470.1 HS Schedule 1 substances ................................................................................................................... 11475 HS Vehicles ......................................................................................................................................11470(e) HS
Serialized Property ...................................................................................................................................... 537e PC Silencer ...................................................................................................................................................... 17210 PC Sniper Scope ................................................................................................................................................. 468 PC Stun Gun.................................................................................................................................................... 22610 PC Tear Gas .................................................................................................................................................... 22810 PC
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COSTS Found Property Agency storage ............................................................................................................ 2080.1(b), 2080.2 CC Publication notice ........................................................................................................................... 2080.3 CC
Controlled Substances/Material Seized: Recovery of Expenses ............................................................. 11470.1 HS Restitution to Agency ....................................................................................................................... 1203.1(a)(3) PC Vehicle Lien sale ............................................................................................................................................ 3073 CC Recovery by lien holder (low-value vehicle) ................................................................................. 22851.2 VC Recovery from lien sale ..................................................................................................................... 3074 CC
COUNTERFEITING Destruction: Dies and Plates .......................................................................................................................... 480 PC COURT Controlled Substances (Claim for Third-party Interest in Property Seized) ............................................ 11488.5 HS Motion to Return Property or Suppress Evidence ..................................................................................... 1538.5 PC Notification of Court-held Property .................................................................................................1417.7, 1420 PC Orders Destruction: Narcotics .....................................................................................................11473.5, 11474 HS Exhibits .................................................................................................................................1417, 1417.1 PC Mental health restriction/Authorization Certificate for Firearm ............................................................ 8103 WI Motion to challenge order: 10 days ................................................................................................... 1008 CP Search warrant .................................................................................................................................. 1536 PC Stolen or embezzled property............................................................................................................ 1408 PC
Vehicle/Components Seizure Hearing ....................................................................................................... 10751 VC CURRENCY/VALUABLES Abandoned/Unclaimed Exhibits .............................................................................................................................................. 1420 PC Found .................................................................................................................................. 20802080.3 CC Stolen ................................................................................................................................................ 1411 PC Valuables seized upon conviction ................................................................................................... 11470 HS Disposition of proceeds from sale of forfeited property ................................................................... 11489 HS
Controlled Substances
DECLARATION OF OWNERSHIP Stolen/Embezzled Property .................................................................................................................... 1413(b) PC DESTRUCTION/DISPOSAL Controlled Substances: Controlled substances/paraphernalia .............................................................................................. 11474 HS Large quantities of dangerous substances ...................................................................................... 11479 HS Without conviction ........................................................................................................................ 11473.5 HS
Counterfeiting Dies, Plates, Etc. .................................................................................................................... 480 PC Cremated Remains (Human) ....................................................................................................................... 7104 HS Destructive Devices .......................................................................................................................18710, 18800 PC
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Firearms/Weapons .................................................................................................................................... 34000 PC Nuisances ........................................................................ 18000, 19190, 21390, 21590, 25700, 29300(a) PC Official use no longer needed .......................................................................................................... 34005 PC
Lottery/Gambling Devices ........................................................................................................................... 335a PC Machine Guns............................................................................................................................................ 32750 PC Obscene Material ........................................................................................................................................... 312 PC PCP (Large Quantity)............................................................................................................................. 11479.1 HS Unclaimed Property .....................................................................................................................2080.4, 2080.6 CC Vehicles/Components ................................................................................................................................ 10751 VC DISCOVERY Effect of Discovery ....................................................................................................................................... 1054 PC Exclusive Means, Procedures................................................................................................................... 1054.5 PC DISPOSITION Explosives ................................................................................................................................................. 12355 HS Firearms/Weapons Funds Sale of forfeited property ................................................................................................................. 11489 HS Sale proceeds ................................................................................................................................. 11495 HS Destruction requirements ................................................................................................................ 34000 PC DOJ notification requirement ............................................................................................................ 34010 PC Firearms to crime lab ............................................................................................................. 34005(b)(2) PC Nuisances ........................................................................................................................................ 25700 PC
Found/Saved ............................................................................................................................................ 2080.6 CC
Identification Marks ............................................................................................................................ 537e, 1413 PC Narcotics Liens on seized property .............................................................................................................. 11488.6 HS Property: Seized.............................................................................................................................. 11495 HS Property: Third-party interest or forfeiture .................................................................................... 11488.5 HS
Search Warrant ............................................................................................................................................ 1536 PC Vehicle Lien holder cost recovery ........................................................................................................... 22851.12 VC Lien sale proceeds ............................................................................................................................ 3073 CC Low valued .................................................................................................. 22851.10, 22851.2, 22851.8 VC Numbers removed........................................................................................................................... 10751 VC
DIVERSION/DELIVERY Agency Use Found or saved: Unclaimed ..............................................................................................2080.4, 2080.6 CC Stolen: Unclaimed ............................................................................................................................. 1411 PC Firearms/Weapons Agency: Law enforcement use ........................................................................................... 34005(b) PC Firearms: Military use ............................................................................... 34005(a)(1), 34005(c)(2) PC Bicycles/Toys .................................................................................................................................................. 217 WI
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Controlled Substances Agency: Delivery to for destruction .................................................................................................. 11474 HS Forfeiture: Vehicles .................................................................................................................... 11470(e) HS Science equipment: School use ................................................................................................. 11473(b) HS County officer .................................................................................................................................... 1411 PC Owner ........................................................................................................................1408-1411, 1413(b) PC Pawnbroker ....................................................................................................................................... 1411 PC
Stolen/Embezzled Property
DNA EVIDENCE Post-conviction Disposal..................................................................................................................................... 1417.9(b) PC Retention .................................................................................................................. 1405 PC , 1417.9(a) PC
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Liability: Officer (Good Faith Actions) ......................................................................................................... 18500 PC Weapons Court-ordered retention .................................................................................................................. 6389(f) FC Disposal process ............................................................................................................................. 18415 PC Prior cases/holding of evidence.................................................................................................... 1109(e) EC Receipt/seizure................................................................................................................................ 18255 PC Stolen .............................................................................................................................................. 18270 PC Time-frame for holding ................................................................................................................18265(c) PC Unclaimed ....................................................................................................................................... 18275 PC
EMBEZZLED PROPERTY (see Stolen Property) EMPLOYEE IN CHARGE OF PROPERTY SECTION DMV Confidentiality ................................... 1808.4(22) VC Liability ........................................ 1413(d), 18500 PC EVIDENCE Admissibility: Relevant ........................................................................................................................... 350, 351 EC Defined........................................................................................................................................................... 140 EC Retaking: Illegal Attempt to Obtain Evidence from Officer ............................................................................. 102 PC EXPLOSIVES Disposal ..................................................................................................................................................... 12355 HS Return: Petition ..............................................................................................................................12353, 12354 HS Storage ...................................................................................................................................................... 12353 HS FIREARMS/WEAPONS Assault Weapons Definition ................................................................................................................ 30510, 30515, 30710 PC Possession ......................................................................................................................................30605 PC Relinquishment.................................................................................................................................30605 PC Nuisance .........................................................................................................................................30800 PC
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Delivery Lawful owner ................................................................................................................................18005(b) PC Military agency ............................................................................................................................ 34005(a) PC Destructive devices ......................................................................................................................... 19000 PC Exhibit in criminal action .................................................................................................................. 34000 PC Machine guns .................................................................................................................................. 32750 PC Nuisances: Other weapons ............................................................................................................. 18010 PC Conviction ....................................................................................................................................... 29805 PC Federal laws ............................................................................... 18 [921(a)(33)(A), 922(d)(9), 922(g)(9) US Firearms storage fees ................................................................................................................... 6389(e) FC Petition for destruction .................................................................................................................... 18400 PC Relinquish firearms ....................................................................................................................... 6389(c) FC Restraining orders ........................................................................................................................... 29825 PC
Destruction/Sale/Preservation ................................................................................................................... 18005 PC
Domestic Violence
Eligibility: Personal Firearms Eligibility Check ........................................................................................... 30105 PC Exhibit: Use in Commission of Crime ........................................................................................................ 1417.6 PC Found Firearms Minors BB guns: Furnish to minor ............................................................................................................... 19915 PC Sale of BB device ............................................................................................................................ 19910 PC ATF: Trace firearm used in crime (Crime Firearms, used in) ....................................................... 11108.3 PC DOJ for firearm used in crime ......................................................................................................... 11108 PC Retention or destruction .................................................................................................................. 34010 PC Certification ...................................................................................................................................... 32005 PC Official use ......................................................................................................................... 34005(b) PC Sale .............................................................................................................................................18005(a) PC Firearm storage fees ........................................................................................................................ 33880 PC Return to finder ............................................................................................................................ 16960(i) PC DOJ notification ............................................................................................................................... 11108 PC Serial number restoration plan ..................................................................................................... 11108.9 PC Prohibition and return ............................................................................................................... 81008103 WI
Identification Mark/Serial Number: Assigned by DOJ ................................................................................ 23910 PC Mental Health
Notification
Retention
Short-Barreled Shotguns/Rifles: Permit for Use as Props.......................................................................... 33300 PC Transfer of Firearm from Prohibited Person .............................................................................................. 29810 PC Unclaimed Firearms: Disposition ................................................................................................... 18275, 34000 PC Violent Use of Firearm: Offenses ............................................................................................................... 23515 PC FOUND PROPERTY Abandoned ............................................................................................................................................... 2080.7 CC Affidavit ..................................................................................................................................................... 2080.1 CC
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Controlled Substances/Paraphernalia ................................................................................................ 11473.5(a) HS Firearms: Return to Finder ......................................................................................................................16960(i) PC Illegal Appropriation: Known Owner ............................................................................................................... 485 PC Public Employee as Finder .................................................................................................................. 2080.3(b) CC Requirements Advertisement: Auction .................................................................................................................... 2080.4 2080.6 CC Value over $250 ............................................................................................................... 2080.3(a) CC Legislative body: Adopted regulations ............................................................................................ 2080.4 CC Public agency: Adopted regulations ............................................................................................... 2080.6 CC Submission to agency ............................................................................................................... 2080.1(a) CC
Restoration to Owner ............................................................................................................................... 2080.2 CC Serialized/Non-Serialized Property: Report to DOJ.................................................................................... 11108 PC Storage Costs: Agency ........................................................................................................... 2080.1(b), 2080.2 CC GAMBLING DEVICES Antique Slot Machines ................................................................................................................................ 330.7 PC Destruction/Notice of Intent to Destroy......................................................................................................... 335a PC HEARINGS Controlled Substances: Seized property ............................................................................................................ 11488.1, 11488.5 HS Third-party interest ....................................................................................................................... 11488.5 HS
Explosives ................................................................................................................................................. 12353 HS Firearms/Weapons Mental health ................................................................................................................................ 8102, 8103 WI Pawnbrokers/Second-Hand Dealers ....................................................................................................... 21647 BPC Stolen Property ........................................................................................................................................ 1413(c) PC Vehicles: Lien sale ............................................................................................................................................ 3071 VC Low-valued ................................................................................................................................... 22851.8 VC Post-seizure .................................................................................................................................... 10751 VC Storage ............................................................................................................................................ 22852 VC
IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS Altered/Removed: Property ............................................................................................................................................. 537e PC Vehicles/components ...................................................................................................................... 10751 VC DOJ: Firearms Destruction or agency retention .............................................................................................. 34010 PC Firearm history .................................................................................................................... 11108.3 PC Sheriff: Release for academy training................................................................................ 34005(d) PC Serialized/Uniquely Marked Property ......................................................................................................... 11108 PC Notice to owner of stolen serialized property ................................................................................ 11108.5 PC
Requirements/Notifications
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INVENTORY Annual County Property ............................................................................................................................. 24051 GC LIENS (see Vehicles) LOTTERY DEVICES (see Gambling Devices) MENTAL HEALTH Weapons Hearing .................................................................................................................................... 8102, 8103 WI Prohibition Giving weapon to mental patient ............................................................................................... 8101 WI Patient prohibition (5 years) ...................................................................................................... 8103 WI MONEY (see Currency/Valuables) ) NOTICES Auction: Found, Unclaimed, Perishable, or Saved Property ........................................................2080.4 2080.6 CC Controlled Substances Sale of seized property ................................................................................................................ 11488.6 HS Third-party interest in seized property .......................................................................................... 11488.5 HS ATF: Trace of firearm used in crime ............................................................................................. 11108.3 PC Department of Health Services: Firearm Injury Report (Juvenile). .................................................. 23685 PC DOJ Agency recovery of firearms................................................................................................... 11108 PC Destruction/retention of firearms ............................................................................................ 34010 PC Firearm acquired by operations of law ........................................................................27875, 27870 PC Serial number restoration plan ............................................................................................ 11108.9 PC Sheriff: Use of weapons for academy/training (AFS) .................................................... 34005(d)(2) PC Owner: Notice prior to destruction of stolen ................................................................................18005(d) PC Finder affidavit........................................................................................................................... 2080.1(a) CC Value over $250 ........................................................................................................................ 2080.3(a) CC Found Property
Firearms/Weapons
Gambling Devices ........................................................................................................................................ 335a PC Serialized/Uniquely Marked Property ......................................................................................................... 11108 PC Notice to owner of stolen serialized property ............................................................................... 11108.5 PC Owner: Return to identifiable owner .................................................................................................. 1411 PC Ownership claim: Person from whom property was taken ................................................................ 1413 PC Pawnbroker ................................................................................................................................... 21647 BPC DMV Disposal of low-valued vehicle to dismantler ..................................................................... 22851.10 VC Lien holder notification (low-valued vehicle) ........................................................................ 22851.8 VC Removal of low-valued vehicle ............................................................................................ 22851.2 VC Stolen/Embezzled Property
Vehicles
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Vehicle seizures/impounds ..................................................................................................... 10751 VC Vehicle storage: No owner notification .......................................................................22852, 22853 VC Lien sale Application ................................................................................................................................ 3071 CC Value $4000 or less .................................................................................................................. 3072 CC NUISANCES Destructive Device ..................................................................................................................................... 19000 PC Firearms/Weapons Unclaimed/abandoned ......................................................................................................... 18275, 34000 PC Used in commission of crime: Upon conviction ............................................................................... 29300 PC
Machine Guns ............................................................................................................................................ 32750 PC Weapons Classified as Nuisances ............................................................................................................. 18010 PC OBSCENE MATERIALS Destruction upon Conviction .......................................................................................................................... 312 PC PAYMENT Found Property Finder: Cost of publication (property over $250 value) .............................................................. 2080.3(a) CC Storage costs .................................................................................................... 2080, 2080.1(b), 2080.2 CC
Pawnbroker: Cost Recovery/Surrender of Stolen Property ..................................................................... 21647 BPC PHOTOGRAPHS Controlled Substances Large quantities/Hazardous........................................................................................................ 11479(b) HS PCP (large quantities) .........................................................................................................11479.1(a)(2) HS Toxic/hazardous introduced in court .......................................................................................... 1417.3(b) PC
Exhibits ..................................................................................................................................................... 1417.7 PC Stolen/Embezzled: Notification upon Release to Owner ........................................................................ 1413(b) PC RECORDS/FORMS/REPORTS Controlled Substances, Materials, or Property Receipt requirement ........................................................................................................................ 11488 HS Large quantities/hazardous (samples, photographs, court orders) ..................................11479 / 11479.1 HS Money: Unclaimed exhibits................................................................................................................ 1420 PC Photographic record of exhibits .................................................................................... 1417.3(a), 1417.7 PC
Court Clerk
Firearms/Weapons: Delivery to Military ................................................................................................. 34005(a) PC Found Property: Affidavit ........................................................................................................................... 2080.1 CC Reports: Misdemeanors/Felonies: Notice to DOJ ...................................................................................... 11107 PC Search Warrant: Receipt .............................................................................................................................. 1535 PC Serialized/Uniquely Marked Property: Notice to DOJ ................................................................................ 11108 PC Stolen/Embezzled Property Photographic record ..................................................................................................................... 1413(b) PC Receipt to person property taken from .............................................................................................. 1412 PC Record of property ........................................................................................................................ 1413(a) PC
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Vehicle Storage: Notice to DOJ ................................................................................................................... 22853 VC Lien: DMV prescribed forms ............................................................................................................ 3067.1CC Lien satisfaction: Notice to DMV .................................................................................................. 22851.6 VC
REGULATIONS (ADOPTING) Found/Saved Property: Public Agency ..................................................................................................... 2080.6 CC Unclaimed Property Local legislative body ..................................................................................................................... 2080.4 CC Public agency ................................................................................................................................. 2080.6 CC
RELEASE (see Return and Release) REPORTS (see Records/Forms) RETENTION FOR OFFICIAL USE Firearms for Official Duties .................................................................................................................... 34005(b) PC Unclaimed Property Exhibits ................................................................................................................................. 1417.5(c)(2) PC Currency................................................................................................................................... 1420 PC Found .......................................................................................................................2080.4, 2080.6 CC Stolen ....................................................................................................................................... 1411 PC Uncontaminated science equipment for schools .....................................................11473(b), 11473.5(b) HS
RETURN AND RELEASE Controlled Substances Lawfully possessed ..................................................................................................................11473.5(a) HS Seized property ............................................................................................................................ 11488.5 HS
Explosives .................................................................................................................................... 12353, 12354 HS Firearms/Weapons Mental health hold .................................................................................................................... 8102, 8103 WI Stolen weapon: Notification to owner prior to destruction ........................................................... 18005(d) PC Used in crime without owners knowledge .................................................................................. 18005(d) PC
Found Property ............................................................................................................................2080.1, 2080.2 CC Motion to Return Property: Defendant ...................................................................................................... 1538.5 PC Pawnbroker Claim to unclaimed stolen property ................................................................................................... 1411 PC Stolen property held ............................................................................................................. 21647 BPC Stolen/Embezzled Property to Owner ............................................................................................... 1408, 1411 PC Declaration of ownership ............................................................................................................... 1413(b) PC Impounded on hit and run investigation .......................................................................................... 22655 VC Owners interest: Vehicle possessed by lienor ............................................................................... 3071.5 CC Stored ............................................................................................................................................. 22853 VC Vehicles
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SAFEKEEPING Receipt/Retrieval Instructions. ........................................................................................................... 2080.10(2) CC Responsibilities of Public Agency............................................................................................................ 2080.10 CC Serialized Property: Notice to DOJ Required ............................................................................................. 11108 PC SALE Auction: Found, Unclaimed, Perishable, or Saved Property ....................................................... 2080.4 2080.6 CC Controlled Substances Forfeiture Property Sale and distribution of proceeds from sale.........................................................................11489, 11495 HS Third-party interest ....................................................................................................... 11488.5, 11488.6 HS
Exhibits: Disposition .................................................................................................................................. 1417.5 PC Firearms/Weapons ................................................................................................................................ 18005(a) PC Found/Saved: Unclaimed ............................................................................................................ 2080.4, 2080.6 CC Advertisement Auction .................................................................................................................... 2080.4 2080.6 CC Value over $250 ............................................................................................................... 2080.3(a) CC Legislative body: Adopted regulations ............................................................................................ 2080.4 CC Perishables................................................................................................................................ 2080.5(1) CC Public agency: Adopted regulations ............................................................................................... 2080.6 CC Public employee: Finder ................................................................................................................. 2080.3 CC
Stolen/Embezzled: Unclaimed .................................................................................................................... 1411 PC Vehicle Identification number altered or removed ........................................................................................ 10751 VC Lien sale Application ................................................................................................................................ 3071 CC Cost recovery by lien holder ................................................................................................ 22851.2 VC Lien sale proceeds ................................................................................................................... 3073 CC Recovery from lien sale ............................................................................................................ 3074 CC Vehicle value $4000 or less ...................................................................................................... 3072 CC STOLEN/EMBEZZLED PROPERTY Agency Use of Unclaimed ............................................................................................................................ 1411 PC Disposition ................................................................................................................................................... 1407 PC Firearms/Weapons Destruction of stolen firearms ...........................................................................................................34000 PC Return to owner ............................................................................................... 18270, 18005(b), 18005(d) PC Claim to unclaimed stolen property ................................................................................................... 1411 PC Stolen property held ........................................................................................................................ 21647 BP Declaration of ownership/Photographs requirement..................................................................... 1413(b) PC Ownership claim: Person from whom property was taken ............................................................ 1413(b) PC Photographic record ..................................................................................................................... 1413(b) PC Property in custody of court ............................................................................................................... 1409 PC
Pawnbroker
Return to Owner
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Property in custody of peace officer .................................................................................................. 1408 PC Return by order of the court .............................................................................................................. 1410 PC
Receipt to Person Property Taken From...................................................................................................... 1412 PC Record of Property ................................................................................................................................... 1413(a) PC Sale of Unclaimed ........................................................................................................................................ 1411 PC Serialized Property: Notice to Owner ...................................................................................................... 11108.5 PC STORAGE Explosives: Return of Seized ....................................................................................................... 12353, 12354 HS Found Property: Reasonable Costs Paid for Storage .................................................... 2080/2080.1(b), 2080.2 CC Stolen/Embezzled: Costs for Storage ...................................................................................... 1408, 1409, 1411 PC Vehicles ......................................................................................................................................... 22850 22854 VC TIME REQUIREMENT Controlled Substances Affidavit with court: Large quantities/dangerous substances destruction ....................................11479(d) HS Affidavit with court: PCP (large quantity) ............................................................................. 11479.1(3)(b) HS Claimant on forfeiture property seized ......................................................................................... 11488.5 HS Return of seized property/non-forfeiture....................................................................................... 11488.2 HS
Currency: Possession of District Attorney or Court Clerk............................................................................. 1420 PC DOJ Reports .................................................................................................................................. 11107, 11108 PC Exhibits Disposition .......................................................................................................... 1417.1, 1417.5, 1417.7 PC Instruments used in the commission of crime ................................................................................ 1417.6 PC
Explosives: Return to Petitioner .................................................................................................... 12353, 12354 HS Firearms/Weapons Convicted felon ...................................................................................................................... 29800(a)(1) PC Convicted of certain misdemeanors ................................................................................................ 29805 PC Destruction: Unclaimed firearm ....................................................................................................... 34000 PC Domestic violence Petition for holding by agency ................................................................................................ 18400 PC Temporary holding by agency ................................................................................................ 18250 PC Unclaimed .............................................................................................................................. 18275 PC Nuisances ........................................................................................................................... 18010, 18275 PC Finder claim.................................................................................................................................... 2080.3 CC Owner ............................................................................................................................................ 2080.2 CC Found Property ............................................................................................................................2080.2 2080.6 CC
Gambling Devices: Destruction ................................................................................................................... 335a PC Inventory: County Property ........................................................................................................................ 24051 GC Mental Health Hearing for weapon destruction ......................................................................................................... 8102 WI Prohibition for committed persons ...................................................................................................... 8103 WI
Motion by Defendant to Return Property................................................................................................... 1538.5 PC Pawnbroker: Property Hold Placed by Agency .......................................................................................... 21647 BP
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Sexual Assault/DNA Evidence (statute of limitations) ......................................................................... 803(f) (h) PC Stolen or Embezzled Property Notice of claim: Person from whom property was taken .................................................................... 1413 PC Unclaimed: Notification to owner ....................................................................................................... 1411 PC
Vehicles (see Vehicles: Controlled Substances) TOYS/BICYCLES Unclaimed: Use in Programs to Prevent Juvenile Delinquency ...................................................................... 217 WI UNCLAIMED PROPERTY Bicycles/Toys .................................................................................................................................................. 217 WI Exhibits ................................................................................................................................................ 1417.5(c) PC Currency ............................................................................................................................................ 1420 PC Found .......................................................................................................................................... 2080.4, 2080.6 CC Stolen ........................................................................................................................................................... 1411 PC VEHICLES Controlled Substances Forfeiture hearing on vehicles used to transport .......................................................................... 11488.5 HS Return of property ........................................................................................................................ 11488.2 HS Seizure of vehicle used in narcotics crime................................................................................. 11470(e) HS
Identification Number Altered or Removed ................................................................................................ 10751 VC Impound: Hit and Run Investigation ............................................................................................22655, 22655.5 VC Liens Application for sale ............................................................................................................................ 3071 CC Lien holder cost recovery ........................................................................................................... 22851.12 VC Lien sale: Proceeds ........................................................................................................................... 3073 CC Lien satisfaction: Notice to DMV ................................................................................................... 22851.6 VC Lien holder notification (low-valued vehicle) ................................................................................. 22851.8 VC Loss through trick, fraud, or device .......................................................................... 22852.5 VC / 3070 CC Notice to DMV ................................................................................................................................ 3067.1 CC Recovery by lien holder (low-valued vehicle) .............................................................................. 22851.2 VC Recovery from lien sale ..................................................................................................................... 3074 CC Service .............................................................................................................................................. 3068 CC Vehicle value $4000 or less............................................................................................................... 3072 CC Vehicle storage................................................................................................................................ 22852 VC No owner notification .............................................................................................................. 22853 VC Low-Valued Vehicle Disposal to dismantler ................................................................................................................ 22851.10 VC Disposition ........................................................................................................... 22851.2, 22851.8 VC Notice to DOJ of removal .................................................................................................... 22851.2 VC Mobile homes: Non-applicable ....................................................................................................... 3067.2 CC Owners interest: Vehicle possessed by lienor ............................................................................... 3071.5 CC Storage Notice to DOJ ......................................................................................................................... 22853 VC Notice to owner ...................................................................................................................... 22852 VC
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VIDEO/DIGITAL MEDIA Mobile Video System Tapes ................................................................................................................... 34090.6 GC Video Digital Media ........................................................................................................................... 1550, 1553 EC
LOCAL ORDINANCES Many jurisdictions have created local ordinances to further direct the proper handling of evidence/ property when the scope of the governing code needs further specificity, such as:

Medical Waste Management Firearms Storage Fees Diversion of Unclaimed Property to Programs which Prevent Juvenile Delinquency Records Retention (Body-worn Video Cameras, In-car Cameras)
Ensure all local ordinances refer to the appropriate state and federal statutes within the policies. MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT The California Health and Safety Code (HS 117605) allows local ordinances to regulate infectious waste, providing the ordinances meet or exceed the state regulations to ensure statewide standards. Each agency should research its respective city and/or county requirements in order to ensure compliance in this area as required. CONFERRING WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ON POLICY When the governing legal codes, ordinances, and policies contain gray areas, or areas of conflict or contradiction, an agency must evaluate the laws and adjust its policies and procedures to acquire the necessary compliance. If the agency leadership is unsure about its authority to make policy, or there is uncertainty regarding the overall compliance with federal, state, and local laws and ordinances, the agency should consider conferring with its legal representatives to verify the legal soundness of policy, or request that a county or municipal regulation be created allowing the agency to handle the evidence/property issue as it believes appropriate. Areas for consideration in this matter might be:
Perishables and Open Containers Retention/Release of Prescription Medication/Medical Marijuana Photo and Release Policy Found Firearms Syringe Disposal
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Appendix C
SAMPLE FORMS
PURPOSE The following pages contain various examples of forms pertinent to the evidence/property function. This list is NOT all-inclusive, and agencies are urged to create, adapt, or amend forms as necessary to best serve agency needs and remain in compliance with their respective county crime labs and district attorneys offices. Agency forms should be reviewed annually for relevance and compliance. An additional and expanded list of forms can be located at the California Association for Property and Evidence (CAPE) website at www.cape-inc.us.
Form # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13A 13B 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Page Evidence/Property Record Field Receipt ............................................................... C-3 Evidence/Property Record (with Bar Coding Option) ................................................ C-5 Property Report/Receipt (with Supplemental Sheet) ................................................ C-7 Found Property Affidavit.......................................................................................... C-11 NOTICE: Regarding Firearm or Other Deadly Weapon Confiscation California Penal Code 18400 ................................................................................. C-13 NOTICE: Regarding Firearm or Other Deadly Weapon Confiscation Welfare and Institutions Code 5150 Deadly Weapon Receipt ................................ C-15 Letter of Notification (Biological Material) Penal Code Section 1417.9 .................................................................................... C-17 Property Release Notification.................................................................................. C-19 MEMORANDUM: Evidence Correction Notice........................................................ C-21 MEMORANDUM: Notice to Supervisor ................................................................... C-23 Evidence/Property Tracking Record ....................................................................... C-25 MEMORANDUM: Evidence Not Returned from Court ............................................ C-27 Chain of Custody (Layout Option 1) ....................................................................... C-29 (Layout Option 2) ....................................................................... C-31 Currency Envelope ................................................................................................. C-33 Narcotics Envelope ................................................................................................. C-35 Evidence/Property Transfer Form ........................................................................... C-37 Property Release Authorization Authorized Disposition on Side 2 ...................... C-39 Property Release Receipt ....................................................................................... C-41 Property Invoice Receipt ......................................................................................... C-43 Evidence/Property Storage Facility Access Log ..................................................... C-45
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C. Sample Forms
FORM 1 Side 1
EVIDENCE/PROPERTY RECORD FIELD RECEIPT

LOCATION STORED/ LOCKER #
REPORT TYPE/CHARGES LOCATION OF EVENT (STREET ADDRESS)
CASE NO.
LG MS SUPP
FELONY MISDEMEANOR HEALTH HAZARD
RELATED CASES REPORTING EVENT OCCURRED: DATE TIME
CITY
ST
ZIP
REPORTED/ RECEIVED:
am pm am pm
EVIDENCE SAFEKEEPING LOST
FOUND PROPERTY CLAIM Notify finder if not claimed within 90 days NO CLAIM Finder does not wish to claim
F = Finder V = Victim
DATE OF BIRTH
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EPRO ISSUED 5150 / 8102
SEARCH WARRANT DESTRUCTION PER:
Owner Officer
Use additional sheet(s) as needed CITIZEN CODE Enter applicable code:

CODE NAME (LAST, FIRST, MIDDLE) STREET ADDRESS CODE NAME (LAST, FIRST, MIDDLE) STREET ADDRESS DATE OF BIRTH
O = Owner
X = Other
PH-HOME PH-WORK ST PH-HOME ZIP
JUV
CITY PH-WORK ST ZIP
JUV
CITY
SUSPECTS List ALL suspects; (provide full name)

1) NAME (LAST, FIRST, MIDDLE) STREET ADDRESS SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER 2) NAME (LAST, FIRST, MIDDLE) STREET ADDRESS SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER DATE OF BIRTH DATE OF BIRTH PH-HOME PH-WORK ST CII PH-HOME ZIP
JUV
CITY
CITED NON ARREST

PH-WORK ST ZIP
JUV
CITY CEN
CITED NON ARREST

EVIDENCE/PROPERTY ROOM USE ONLY
EVIDENCE/PROPERTY Describe in detail (provide make, model, color, size, condition, etc.)
ITEM # QTY ITEM DESCRIPTION SERIAL NUMBER ITEM # QTY ITEM DESCRIPTION SERIAL NUMBER ITEM # QTY ITEM DESCRIPTION SERIAL NUMBER FCN FCN FCN
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS/SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
RECEIVING OFFICER I.D. NUMBER
CITIZEN SIGNATURE DATE PAGE ___ OF ___
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FORM 1 Side 2
SIDE 2
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPERTY RETRIEVAL

PROPERTY IS RELEASED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY CALL EVIDENCE/PROPERTY AT (###) ####### FOR AN APPOINTMENT The property listed on the front of this sheet or attached sheets is currently in the possession of Xxx Department. Please review the appropriate sections (listed below) for information on how to recover your items. WEAPONS (WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTIONS 5150, 8102) Weapons seized pursuant to either of these sections may be returned to the owner after 30 days unless the law enforcement agency has petitioned the court for an order for other disposition of the weapon(s). Contact the detective, after 30 days from the date of seizure, to determine if the weapon can be returned. If the Xxx Department has requested a court hearing regarding the weapon(s), the weapon(s) cannot be returned until the disposition of the court hearing. If the court orders the weapon(s) returned, you have 30 days to pick up the weapon(s). SAFEKEEPING Items submitted for temporary safekeeping must be claimed within 60 days of the Department taking possession or they will be disposed of as specified in the law. All perishable and open containers of alcohol will be destroyed at intake. You or an authorized representative will need to call to make an appointment. If items are to be released to a representative, the representative will need written authorization from the owner and photo identification before property or evidence can be released. (Civil Code Section 2080.10) FOUND PROPERTY Items submitted as found property will be held for 90 days. The finders wanting to claim the items need to complete a found property statement at the time the property is turned over to the Department. Finders making a claim will be notified by mail at the end of the 90-day period for pick up if no owner has come forward. RECOVERED PROPERTY/EVIDENCE (STOLEN OR EMBEZZLED PROPERTY) Property has been taken from you which is allegedly stolen or embezzled. Pursuant to Penal Code Section 1413, upon being served a notice of a claim of ownership from this Department, you will have 15 days, from the date of service to notify the property officer, in writing, if you wish to dispute the claim. After you have been given an opportunity to be heard on this matter, the property in question may be released to you or the person claiming to be the true owner. If criminal charges are filed, you may ask the court hearing the case to review the decision of the Department. If you choose to waive your rights, such action may not be held against you in any criminal proceeding. EVIDENCE Items submitted as evidence will only be released if the assigned investigator authorizes the release in writing OR you present a Superior Court order ordering the release of the items. Court orders will need to be presented to the evidence/property officer along with photo identification. WEAPONS DUE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE The weapon has been held as required by law. The weapon will be made available 48 hours after the seizure or as soon thereafter as possible, but no later than 72 hours after seizure. Every person claiming ownership will be subject to a criminal background check for any firearm ownership restrictions, prior to the release of the weapon. The criminal background check may delay the release of weapons.
Property is released by appointment only Call (###) ####### to arrange for the release of your item(s) Department Address Hours: 8:00 am 4:00 pm, Monday thru Friday Closed on Holidays and Weekends Closed for lunch 12 noon 1:00 pm
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C. Sample Forms
FORM 2
EVIDENCE/PROPERTY RECORD
WITH BAR CODING OPTION
RECEIVED BY CASE NUMBER LAB NUMBER OFFICER ID NUMBER INCIDENT TYPE DATE AND TIME SEIZED DATE TIME
am pm
am pm
ID NUMBER
EVIDENCE SEARCH WARRANT
FOUND SAFEKEEPING
LOCATION
SUSPECTS List ALL suspects; (provide full name) 1) 2) 3) CITIZEN CODE Enter applicable code below:
CODE NAME CITY
DATE OF BIRTH
INDICATE:
ADULT JUVENILE ADULT JUVENILE ADULT JUVENILE

F = Finder V = Victim O = Owner X = Other
DATE OF BIRTH ST DATE OF BIRTH CITY ST PHONE ZIP PHONE ZIP
ADDRESS CODE NAME
ADDRESS REMARKS
FOR EVIDENCE/PROPERTY USE ONLY

ITEM NUMBER DESCRIIPTION STORAGE AREA BAR CODE
PREPROCESS
COMP ENTRY
OWNER CLEAR
CLEAR GUN
SEND LETTER
SUPV REVIEW
CLEAR GUN
CLEAR CASH
CLEAR COMP
CLEAR LETTER
DISPO EVID
COURT ORDER
SUPV DATE
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FORM 3 Side 1
PROPERTY REPORT/RECEIPT
XXX DEPARTMENT/OFFICE
TYPE OF INCIDENT VICTIM DATE OF BIRTH SEX RACE FILE NUMBER LOCATION STREET ADDRESS CITY ST ZIP DATE TIME
am pm
Use Supplemental Sheet(s) as needed

ARRESTEE/SUSPECT DATE OF BIRTH ARRESTEE/SUSPECT DATE OF BIRTH SEX RACE CITY SEX RACE STREET ADDRESS CITY STREET ADDRESS ST ZIP ST ZIP
REASON PROPERTY HELD
Evidence
FINDER DATE OF BIRTH OWNER DATE OF BIRTH
Lost/Found Finder to be notified: Yes No

STREET ADDRESS SEX RACE CITY STREET ADDRESS SEX RACE CITY
Safekeeping
Destruction
PHONE ST PHONE ST
Other
ZIP
ZIP
PROPERTY TAKEN INTO CUSTODY AT: BY OFFICER(S) Last Name, First Name 1) 2)
FROM I.D. NUMBER DOJ RI NUMBER
DATE
TIME
EVIDENCE/PROPERTY TECHNICIAN
Property Taken into Custody

ITEM NUMBER OWNER DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS Enter one item per line; include serial when available. PROPERTY LOCATION RELEASE DISPOSITION
FIREARMS: In those cases where Xxx Department has confiscated a firearm(s) or other deadly weapon(s) into custody pursuant to PC 18400, a petition may be initiated in the Superior Court within 60 days of seizure. (An ex parte petition may be filed to extend the time if necessary.) In those instances where a petition is filed, the Superior Court will determine whether the firearm(s) or other deadly weapon(s) should be returned. When a petition is not filed, the Evidence/Property Unit shall obtain a Department of Justice firearms clearance and an authorization for release of the weapon(s) from the assigned case agent. Under no circumstances will a weapon be released before 5 business days have passed. Upon receipt of the clearance and authorization for release, the Evidence/Property Unit will notify the owner by mail to call for an appointment. Inquiries regarding the status of the potential release of weapon(s) may be directed to the Xxx Agency Evidence/Property Unit by calling (###) ###-####. WC 8102 mandates law enforcement personnel confiscate weapons from persons detained under the provisions of WC 5150. Pursuant to WC 8102, the health care facility must notify the detained individual of the procedure for return of the weapons. (See reverse side for release instructions.)
PROPERTY RECEIVED BY (SIGNATURE) PERSON CLEARING PROPERTY REPORT DATE
DATE ISSUED
ISSUED BY: VIA
I.D. NUMBER DATE TIME
OWNER NOTIFIED BY
Property Released
ITEM NUMBER RELEASED BY RECEIVED BY ADDRESS (City, State) DATE TIME
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPERTY REPORT/RECEIPT

PROPERTY IS RELEASED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY CALL EVIDENCE/PROPERTY AT (###) ####### FOR AN APPOINTMENT The property listed is currently under the protection of the Xxx Department. This field receipt is your guide to our procedures regarding disposal of property. It is your responsibility to contact the Evidence/Property Unit as soon as possible if you wish to claim your property. Property will not be held longer than the indicated dates. Please review the appropriate direction to recover your property. If a special circumstance or need arises, please contact the Evidence/Property Unit. EVIDENCE FELONY ARREST CASES: Evidence items will be held for a minimum of 60 days from the date of final disposition. If the owner does not claim the items at that time, they may be disposed of or destroyed in the manner prescribed by law. Evidence will be held for 30 days from the date of sentencing, and then items will be disposed of or destroyed in the manner prescribed by law. Evidence items may be held up to 1 year or longer depending on the status of the case.
MISDEMEANOR ARREST CASES: IF NO ARREST HAS BEEN MADE
AND/OR NO SUSPECT IDENTIFIED:
When evidence items are ready to be released, you will be notified by mail. It is your responsibility to notify DMV of address changes. Property will be held for 15 days from the date the notification is mailed and if unclaimed, the property will be disposed of or destroyed in the manner prescribed by law. STOLEN OR EMBEZZLED PROPERTY If criminal charges are filed you may ask the court that hears the case to review the decision of this department concerning return of property. SAFEKEEPING Civil Code 2080.10(a) Items will be held for 60 days. If the owner is unable to retrieve the property, the owner must notify us in writing to hold the property and name an authorized person. That person will make an appointment with the Evidence/Property Unit to retrieve the property. Items not claimed within 60 days will be disposed of or destroyed in the manner prescribed by law. SEARCH WARRANT Penal Code 1536 Penal Code 1536 requires a court order to release property held by a search warrant. A certified copy of the court order shall be submitted to front counter personnel at the Location/Address. The responsible case agent has 15 days to respond to the court order and may authorize the release of property. Contact the Evidence/Property Unit regarding returning of property seized by calling (###) #######. FOUND PROPERTY Civil Code 2080 Found property will be held for 90 days. If at the end of the 90 days the property is not claimed or returned to the rightful owner, the finder may claim the found property by calling (###) #######. FIREARMS Penal Code 18250, 18400 NOTE: Firearm seizures require separate receipts for each owner. FIREARMS: In those cases where Xxx Department has confiscated a firearm(s) or other deadly weapon(s) into custody pursuant to Penal Code 18400, a petition may be initiated in the Superior Court within 60 days of seizure. (An ex parte petition may be filed to extend the time if necessary.) In those instances where a petition is filed pursuant to Penal Code 18400, the Superior Court will determine whether the firearm(s) or other deadly weapon(s) should be returned. When a petition is not filed, the Property Unit shall obtain a Department of Justice firearms clearance and an authorization for release of the weapon(s) from the assigned case agent. Under no circumstances will a weapon be released before 5 business days have passed. Upon receipt of the clearance and authorization for release, the Property Unit will notify the owner by mail to call for an appointment. Inquiries regarding the status of the potential release of weapon(s) may be directed to the Xxx Department Property Unit by calling (###) #######. Welfare and Institutions Code 8102 mandates law enforcement personnel confiscate weapons from persons detained under the provisions of Welfare and Institutions Code 5150. Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code 8102, the health care facility must notify the detained individual of the procedure for return of the weapons. RECEIPT RECEIVED BY ____________________________________________ ISSUED BY _______________________________________________________
Property is released by appointment only Hours: 8:00 am 4:00 pm, Monday thru Friday
DATE ISSUED ____________________ ID# ______________________________
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FORM 3 Supplemental Sheet
PROPERTY REPORT/RECEIPT Supplement Sheet

XXX DEPARTMENT
FILE NUMBER DATE TIME
am pm
DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS Enter one item per line; include serial number when available. PROPERTY LOCATION RELEASE DISPOSITION
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY TAKEN INTO CUSTODY (continued) ITEM NUMBER OWNER
PROPERTY RELEASED (continued) ITEM NUMBER RELEASED BY RECEIVED BY ADDRESS (City, State) DATE TIME
ITEMS RECEIVED/RELEASED (continued)
PROPERTY RECEIVED BY (SIGNATURE) PERSON CLEARING PROPERTY REPORT
DATE ISSUED DATE
ISSUED BY: OWNER NOTIFIED BY
VIA
I.D. NUMBER DATE
TIME
Page ____ of ____
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FORM 4
FOUND PROPERTY AFFIDAVIT

XXX DEPARTMENT
CASE # ______________________ ITEM # _______________________ In accordance with Sections 2080.1, 2080.2, and 2080.3, of the California Civil Code, the following information is furnished about property I found with a value of one hundred dollars ($100) or more: (Please print) Name of Finder ___________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________________ City _________________________________ St ______ Zip _______________ Contact Number ( ) _____________________
Where and how was the property found or saved, and describe condition: __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ Date / Time Property Was Found ________________________________ / _____________ am pm Name of Owner (if known) _____________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________________ City _____________________________________________ St _____ Zip ________________ Contact Number (________) _____________________ I certify that I have not secreted, withheld, or disposed of any part of the property. I also understand that if the owner does not appear within 90 days, I may claim the above property under the following condition: Check applicable box:
If the property is valued at one hundred dollars ($100) but not more than two hundred and fifty dollars ($250), and no owner appears and proves ownership within 90 days, I request to be notified so that I may claim the property. If the property is valued at two hundred and fifty dollars ($250) or more and no owner appears and proves ownership within 90 days, the finder shall cause a notice of the property to be published in a newspaper of general circulation. If, after 7 days, no owner appears and proves ownership to the above property, the finder may claim the property with proof of publication. I do not wish to claim ownership to this property.
NOTE: The California Penal Code restricts Law Enforcement from releasing found firearms to the finder. Signature _______________________________________________ Date ________________________
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FORM 5
NOTICE
REGARDING FIREARM OR OTHER DEADLY WEAPON CONFISCATION California Penal Code Sections 18250, 18255, 18265, 18400 DATE TO FROM _______________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ CASE # _____________________ ITEM # _____________________
SUBJECT _______________________________________________
DESCRIPTION OF WEAPON(S): _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________
Pursuant to California Penal Code 18400, please be advised of the following: In those cases in which a law enforcement agency has reasonable cause to believe that the return of a firearm or other deadly weapon would be likely to result in endangering the victim or the person reporting the assault or threat, the agency shall advise the owner of the firearm or other deadly weapon, and within 60 days of the date of seizure, initiate a petition in Superior Court to determine if the firearm or other deadly weapon should be returned. The law enforcement agency may make an ex parte application stating good cause for an order extending the time to file a petition. Including any extension of time granted in response to an ex parte request, a petition must be filed within 90 days of the date of seizure of the firearm or other deadly weapon. The petition, if filed, will contain details as to how you must respond to the court clerk if you request a hearing concerning the return of your firearm or other deadly weapon, and notice that if you do not respond to any such petition, a default order forfeiting the confiscated firearm or other deadly weapon will result. The notice will be sent to you at your known address at the time of your detention or apprehension. If this agency does not file a petition within 60 days, unless good cause otherwise is shown, we are required to make a weapon available for return. Sincerely, __________________________________________________ Chief / Sheriff __________________________________________________ By __________________________________________________ Title
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FORM 6
NOTICE
REGARDING FIREARM OR OTHER DEADLY WEAPON CONFISCATION Welfare and Institutions Code 5150 Deadly Weapon Receipt Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code 8102, please be advised of the following: When a person detained for examination of his or her mental condition is found to own, possess, or control a firearm or other deadly weapon, that firearm or other deadly weapon must be confiscated by the detaining law enforcement agency or peace officer, who is to keep custody of the firearm or other deadly weapon. When following the examination of your mental condition, an individual in charge of the mental health facility where you are examined will notify the confiscating agency that you have been so released. We will have 30 days following your release without further judicial commitment, unless we can show good cause otherwise, to file a petition in the Superior Court for a hearing to determine whether the return of your firearm or other deadly weapon would be likely to result in endangering you or anyone else, and we are required to send a notice to you advising you of your right to a hearing on this issue if we file that petition. The petition, if filed, will contain details as to how you must respond to the court clerk if you request a hearing concerning the return of your firearm or other deadly weapon, and notice that if you do not respond to any such petition, a default order forfeiting the confiscated firearm or other deadly weapon will result. The notice will be sent to you at your last known address at the time of your detention or apprehension If this agency does not file a petition within 30 days of your release, unless good cause otherwise is shown, we are required to make the weapon available for return.
I received a copy of the above notice on _________________________, 20___, at the time my firearm or other deadly weapon was confiscated. ___________________________________ Case Number ___________________________________________ Signature of Detainee
I hereby certify that I gave a copy of the above notice to the detainee, _____________________________, at _________ am pm on ______________________________, 20___, at such time as I confiscated the following firearm or other deadly weapon from ___________________________________. Description of weapon(s): _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Detaining Peace Officer ____________________________________ Print Name I.D. Number __________________________________________ Date
This box has been checked by the detaining peace officer to indicate that the detainee is unable or unwilling to sign.
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FORM 7
LETTER OF NOTIFICATION
Penal Code Section 1417.9 (Biological Material)
[Date] [Addressee] [Address] [City, State, Zip] RE: NAME OF CASE: Xxx NAME OF COURT: Xxx LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY NAME: Xxx CASE NUMBER: #########
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, in accordance with Penal Code Section 1417.9, subdivisions (a) and (b), any biological material secured in connection with the above-entitled case will be disposed of within 30 days of ___________________________, the date this notification was sent, unless this notifying agency received any of the following: I. A motion filed pursuant to Penal Code Section 1405. However, upon filing of that application, the Xxx Department will retain the material only until the time that the courts denial of the motion is final. A request under penalty of perjury that the material not be destroyed or disposed of because the declarant will file within 180 days a motion for DNA testing pursuant to Penal Code Section 1405 that is followed within 180 days by a motion for DNA testing pursuant to Penal Code Section 1405, unless a request for an extension is requested by the convicted person and agreed to by the Xxx Department. A declaration of innocent under penalty of perjury that has been filed with the court within 180 days of the judgment of conviction or July 1, 2002, whichever is later. However, the court shall permit the destruction of the evidence upon a showing that the declaration is false or there is no issue of identity that would be affected by additional testing. The convicted person may be cross-examined on the declaration at any hearing conducted under Penal Code Section 1417.9 or on an application by or on behalf of the convicted person filed pursuant to Penal Code Section 1405.
II.
III.
All other non-biological property taken as evidence under the above case will be disposed of ___________________________ unless claimed by the named suspects or their designated party
[Name] [Title] XXX LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
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FORM 8
XXX DEPARTMENT
PROPERTY RELEASE NOTIFICATION

The Xxx Department Xxx Station/Division records indicate that we have property belonging to you which is ready for release. Please contact our property officer _______________________________ at (###) ###### to make arrangements for release of your property. If you fail to contact our property officer within 15 working days, your property will be destroyed.
REPORT # Comments: _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ In accordance with California Penal Code 1413 _____________________ ITEM # ________________________
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FORM 9
EVIDENCE/PROPERTY UNIT
MEMORANDUM
EVIDENCE CORRECTION NOTICE
DATE TO FROM CR# ___________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________
Evidence/property submitted requires the following correction(s):
Property report does not match with evidence/property submitted. No property tag. Classification unclear. Lack of information on Evidence/Property Report. Evidence/Property Report not received. Other: _____________________________________________________________________
Comments: ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________
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FORM 10
MEMORANDUM
NOTICE TO SUPERVISOR
DATE TO FROM SUBJECT _________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ NOTICE TO CORRECT EVIDENCE/PROPERTY SUBMITTED TO EVIDENCE/PROPERTY UNIT
On _______________________, 20___ Officer(s) _________________________________________ ________________________________________ incorrectly submitted evidence/property on CR#__________________. The officer was advised of the problem and has not responded to correct the problem. Please advise the Officer(s) to immediately return to the Evidence/Property Unit with this form and correct the following error(s)
Property report does not match with evidence/property submitted. No property tag. Classification unclear. Lack of information on Evidence/Property Report. Evidence/Property Report not received. Other: ____________________________________________________________________
Comments: ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ Corrections must be made within 3 days from the date of this Notice.
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FORM 11
EVIDENCE/PROPERTY TRACKING RECORD

XXX DEPARTMENT
CASE # ______________________________
On _____________________________, 20___ the following item(s) were taken by the Court/District Attorneys Office or Other Agency. TAKEN BY _________________________________________________________ TITLE _____________________________________________________________ EMPLOYEE # _________________________________
ITEM # ITEM # ITEM #
ITEM # ITEM # ITEM #
If any of the above items are released to the Court, District Attorney, or Other Agency, you must have a court officer, district attorney, or the other agency sign and date on the lines below and return this form to Evidence/Property Officer ________________________________________, so that the proper disposition can be entered into the Evidence/Property Tracking System.
RELEASED TO COURT/DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE

DATE RELEASED NAME SIGNATURE EMPLOYEE #
RELEASED TO OTHER AGENCY

DATE RELEASED NAME AGENCY NAME SIGNATURE EMPLOYEE #
Return this form to the Evidence/Property Unit
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FORM 12
MEMORANDUM
EVIDENCE NOT RETURNED FROM COURT
DATE TO FROM SUBJECT _________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Notice to Correct Evidence/Property Submitted to Evidence/Property Unit
Our records indicate that you checked out evidence on: _____________________________________ Date ______________________________________ Case Number
Attached is a copy of the evidence form that indicates which items were obtained. This evidence was checked against the current property/evidence room inventory. As of __________________________, 20___ the evidence that you checked out has not been returned. Please provide an explanation below regarding the whereabouts of this evidence.
Your response is required by _____________________________, 20___. If you are still in possession of the evidence and the Evidence/Property Unit is closed, place the evidence in a temporary locker along with this form. If you do not have the evidence, please explain and return this form to the Evidence/Property Unit. __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________
Your signature: __________________________________________
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FORM 13A Layout Option 1
CHAIN OF CUSTODY
EVIDENCE/PROPERTY RECORD # ___________________________
ITEM NUMBER CODE
REPORT # ______________________
DATE DATE TIME TIME
RECEIVED BY (SIGNATURE)
EVIDENCE/PROPERTY EMPLOYEE (SIGNATURE)
I.D. NUMBER I.D. NUMBER
am pm am pm am pm am pm
RETURNED BY (SIGNATURE)
I.D. NUMBER
DATE
TIME
I.D. NUMBER
DATE
TIME
COMMENTS
ITEM NUMBER CODE
DATE DATE
TIME TIME
I.D. NUMBER
DATE
TIME
I.D. NUMBER
DATE
TIME
COMMENTS
ITEM NUMBER CODE
DATE DATE
TIME TIME
I.D. NUMBER
DATE
TIME
I.D. NUMBER
DATE
TIME
COMMENTS
ITEM NUMBER CODE
DATE DATE
TIME TIME
I.D. NUMBER
DATE
TIME
I.D. NUMBER
DATE
TIME
COMMENTS
CODES: A Returned by legal owner B Taken to court C Asset seizure D Investigation
E Coroners Office F Destroyed G Auction H Narcotics Burn
I DMV J District Attorney K Cnty Forensic Lab L Identification Unit
M FBI N Secret Service O City General Fund P Charity
Q Other _________________________ R Other _________________________
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FORM 13B Layout Option 2
CHAIN OF CUSTODY
PROPERTY/EVIDENCE RECORD # __________________________ REPORT # __________________________
ITEM NUMBER
RECEIVED BY
(I.D. NUMBER AND SIGNATURE)
DATE RECEIVED
ENTER CODE
EVIDENCE/PROPERTY EMPLOYEE
RETURNED BY
DATE EVIDENCE/PROPERTY EMPLOYEE RETURNED (I.D. NUMBER AND SIGNATURE)
TIME
ENTER CODE
TIME
A P
COMMENTS
A P
ITEM NUMBER
RECEIVED BY
DATE RECEIVED
RETURNED BY
TIME
ENTER CODE
TIME
A P
COMMENTS
A P
ITEM NUMBER
RECEIVED BY
DATE RECEIVED
RETURNED BY
TIME
ENTER CODE
TIME
A P
COMMENTS
A P
ITEM NUMBER
RECEIVED BY
DATE RECEIVED
RETURNED BY
TIME
TIME
A P
COMMENTS
A P
CODES:
A Returned by legal owner B Taken to court C Asset seizure D Investigation E Coroners Office F Destroyed G Auction H Narcotics Burn I DMV J District Attorney K County Forensic Lab L Identification Unit M FBI N Secret Service O City General Fund P Charity Q ___________________________ R ___________________________
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FORM 14
CURRENCY ENVELOPE
XXX DEPARTMENT
DR # EMPLOYEE # CHARGE DATE
PLACE BAR CODE LABEL HERE
CASE AGENT TYPE OF CRIME LOCATION FOUND NAME
CASE # OPT # PROPERTY/EVIDENCE #
Suspect
Type of Booking:
Owner
Victim
Other
Search Warrant
U.S. Currency
Evidence
Found Property
Safekeeping
U.S. Coins
Do Not Deposit
___________ x ___________ x ___________ x ___________ x ___________ x ___________ x ___________ x
$100 bill = $ _________________ $50 bill = $ _________________ $20 bill = $ _________________ $10 bill = $ _________________ $5 bill = $ _________________ $1 bill = $ _________________ ____ bill = $ _________________
___________ x ___________ x ___________ x ___________ x ___________ x ___________ x ___________ x
$1 coin = $ _________________ 50 coin = $ _________________ 25 coin = $ _________________ 10 coin = $ _________________ 5 coin = $ _________________ 1 coin = $ _________________ ___ coin = $ _________________
SUBTOTAL = $ _________________
GRAND TOTAL:
COUNTED AND SEALED BY EMPLOYEE VERIFYING COUNT EMPLOYEE # EMPLOYEE #
SUBTOTAL = $ _________________ $
DATE COMMENTS TIME
am
pm
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION USE ONLY

RECEIVED BY EMPLOYEE # DATE TIME
am
pm
CHAIN OF CUSTODY
FROM TO DATE TIME
am am am
pm pm pm
FROM
TO
DATE
TIME
FROM
TO
DATE
TIME
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FORM 15
NARCOTICS ENVELOPE
XXX DEPARTMENT
EVIDENCE
CASE #
FOUND PROPERTY
CONTROL #
FOR DESTRUCTION
ITEM #
LAST NAME (PLEASE PRINT)
FIRST NAME, MI
Suspect Finder
CRIME STATUTE
RECOVERED/FOUND
LOCATION WHERE NARCOTICS WERE RECOVERED/FOUND
Date:
TOTAL PACKAGE WEIGHT
Time:
am pm
RECOVERED/FOUND BY
EMPLOYEE #
CONTENTS
ANALYZE FOR:
COCAINE MARIJUANA
AMPHETAMINE HEROIN
PCP OTHER: _____________________________________
ENTERED AND SEALED BY
EMPLOYEE #
WITNESSED BY
EMPLOYEE #
DATE
TIME
am pm
CHAIN OF CUSTODY
FROM TO DATE
FROM
TO
DATE
FROM
TO
DATE
FROM
TO
DATE
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FORM 16
EVIDENCE/PROPERTY TRANSFER FORM

XXX DEPARTMENT
CASE # CASE ASSIGNED TO INVESTIGATOR
DELIVERY DATE
STATUS
REASON FOR REMOVAL
ITEM NUMBER
ARTICLE
BRAND
MODEL
SERIAL #
OTHER INFORMATION
STORAGE LOCATION
ITEM NUMBER
ARTICLE
BRAND
MODEL
SERIAL #
OTHER INFORMATION
STORAGE LOCATION
ITEM NUMBER
ARTICLE
BRAND
MODEL
SERIAL #
OTHER INFORMATION
STORAGE LOCATION
ITEM NUMBER
ARTICLE
BRAND
MODEL
SERIAL #
OTHER INFORMATION
STORAGE LOCATION
ITEM NUMBER
ARTICLE
BRAND
MODEL
SERIAL #
OTHER INFORMATION
STORAGE LOCATION
PROPERTY RECEIVED BY
EMPLOYEE #
DATE
VERIFIED BY
RELEASED BY
PROPERTY RETURNED BY
EMPLOYEE #
DATE
VERIFIED BY
RESTORED BY
If retained by court for disposition, notify Xxx within 30 days, by phone (###) #######
COURT NAME DEPARTMENT OR DIVISION COURT CASE #
OTHER DISPOSITION
REMARKS
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FORM 17 Side 1
PROPERTY RELEASE AUTHORIZATION

XXX DEPARTMENT
DATE TO FROM SUBJECT ________________________ ______________________________________ Evidence/Property Unit PROPERTY DISPOSITION CASE # ________________________________
We have received a disposition for the above case We have received a DA reject for the above case We have received an in-house reject for the above case We are reviewing older/inactive cases
The property booked by you under the above case number requires disposition by the date of _________________________, 20___. Should you desire the property to be retained, state your justification in the space below. If the property should be disposed of or returned to the owner, fill out the back of this form specifying disposition for each item with complete owner information when applicable. This form MUST be returned to the Evidence/Property Unit by the above date, regardless of the disposition. NARRATIVE: (Justification for held property)
____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________
COPIES TO:
OTHER: _______________________________________
I.D. NUMBER
DATE AND TIME REPORTED
am pm
REPORTING OFFICER
APPROVED BY
I.D. NUMBER
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AUTHORIZED DISPOSITION
Disposition Codes:
ITEM NUMBER
D Dispose of
H Hold (must be justified on page 1)

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
R# Return to Owner (Number)

CODE
OWNER INFORMATION
1) NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY PHONE ST ZIP
2) NAME
STREET ADDRESS CITY
PHONE ST ZIP
3) NAME
STREET ADDRESS CITY
PHONE ST ZIP
4) NAME
STREET ADDRESS CITY
ST ST ZIP
5) NAME
STREET ADDRESS CITY
PHONE ST ZIP
6) NAME
STREET ADDRESS CITY
PHONE ST ZIP
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FORM 18
PROPERTY RELEASE RECEIPT

XXX DEPARTMENT
PROPERTY TAG AND/OR CASE NUMBER
NAME OF RECIPIENT OF EVIDENCE/PROPERTY
STREET ADDRESS
PHONE
CITY
ST
ZIP
DRIVERS LICENSE NUMBER
STATE OF ISSUE
The following property has been received from the Xxx Department: _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________
WARNING! SOME OR ALL OF THE ITEMS RELEASED TO YOU MAY HAVE BEEN TREATED WITH CHEMICALS OR OTHER AGENTS THAT MAY BE POISONOUS OR CONTAIN KNOWN CARCINOGENS.
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I AM/REPRESENT THE LEGAL OWNER OF THE ABOVE PROPERTY. I HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE OF ANY OHER CHALLENGES TO THE EVIDENCE/PROPERTY.
SIGNATURE OF RECIPIENT OF PROPERTY:
RELEASE AUTHORIZED BY:
ISSUED BY:
DATE
TIME
am pm
WITNESSED BY::
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FORM 19
PROPERTY INVOICE RETURN

XXX DEPARTMENT
PROPERTY OWNER BIRTH DATE STREET ADDRESS CITY CASE NUMBER RELEASE DATE CONTACT NUMBER
Page 1 of _____
(
ST
)
ZIP
PROPERTY RETURNED
ITEM NO. ITEM I.D. NUMBER BRAND ARTICLE MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER SEIZURE LOCATION STORAGE LOCATION
NOTE: Fill in this section if property owners address has changed or if you are authorized to receive the released items for the above-named property owner.
AUTHORIZED RECIPIENT OWNER/AUTHORIZED RECIPIENT VERIFICATION I.D. (TYPE/NUMBER)
STREET ADDRESS (AUTHORIZED RECIPIENTS OR ADDRESS CHANGE)
ITEM NUMBER(S) RELEASED
CITY / STATE / ZIP
RELEASE BY (PRINT NAME)
CONTACT NUMBER
This is to certify that I have received from the XXX Department the above property. Pursuant to California Penal Code 1413(b), I certify under penalty of perjury that I am the legal owner of, or authorized to receive, the above-described property.
REQUIRED SIGNATURE
Notes / Narrative:
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FORM 20
EVIDENCE/PROPERTY STORAGE FACILITY ACCESS LOG

XXX DEPARTMENT
Entry into the Evidence/Property Storage Facility is limited to authorized staff for official business ONLY. All other entry must be documented to include identification and the purpose for entry. Failure to comply with this order may result in disciplinary action.
DATE IN TIME IN NAME/ I.D. NUMBER SIGNATURE DATE OUT TIME OUT REASON FOR ENTRY/ CASE NUMBER ACCOMPANIED BY
am pm
am pm
am pm
am pm
am pm
am pm
am pm
am pm
am pm
am pm
am pm
am pm
am pm
am pm
am pm
am pm
Log reviewed by ______________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________
Date ____________________________
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Appendix D
EVIDENCE/PROPERTY RETENTION REFERENCES

Violation Code 32 PC 37 PC 38 PC 67 PC 67.5(a) PC 67.5(b) PC 68 PC 69 PC 70 PC 71 PC 72 PC 72.5 PC 73 PC 74 PC 76 PC 85 PC 86 PC 92 PC Violation Description Accessories to Crimes Treason Misprision of Treason Bribing Executive Officer Bribing Ministerial Officer Bribing Ministerial Officer Officer Asking or Receiving Bribes Resisting or Deterring Officer Asking/Accepting Gratuity for Official Act Threat of Injury Made to Officer in Performance of Duties Presenting False Claim to Public Board or Officer Presenting Claim for Reimbursement of Costs Incurred for Political Functions/Public Funds Offering Gratuity for Appointment to Office Receiving Gratuity for Appointment to Office Threatening Life of or Serious Bodily Harm to Public Official, Staff, or Member of Immediate Family Bribing Legislators Accepting Bribes Bribing Judicial Officer Statute of Limitations 3 Yrs Indefinite 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs Statute Code Section 801 PC 799 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC Possible Sentences 1 Yr Death or life without parole 1 Yr 2-4 Yrs --2-4 Yrs 1 Yr -1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr --1 Yr 2-4 Yrs 2-4 Yrs 2-4 Yrs Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers Accessory to felony ---Petty theft section Misdemeanor Grand theft section Felony --Misdemeanor ---Misdemeanor Fine only --Legislature --
D-1

Violation Code 93 PC 94 PC 94.5 PC 95 PC 95.1 PC 95.2 PC 95.3 PC 96 PC 99 PC 100 PC 102 PC 107 PC 109 PC 110 PC 113 PC 114 PC 115 PC 115.1 PC 115.2 PC 115.25 PC Accepting Bribes Gratuity or Reward to Judicial Officer Fees/Gratuities for Performing Marriage Influencing Jurors, Referees, or Umpires Threatening Jurors Following Verdict in Criminal Proceeding Providing Sealed Juror Identification Information to Defendant Private Investigator Providing Criminal Defendant with Information on Jurors Juror Promise of Decision for or Against Party State Printer Not to Be Interested in Public Contracts Forfeiture of Office Retaking of Property from Officer Escape from Hospital or Reformatory Assisting Escape from Reformatory Supplying Anything to Aid Escape from Reformatory Manufacturing, Distributing, or Selling Documents to Conceal True Citizenship Felony Using False Documents to Conceal True Citizenship Felony Attempt to Record False or Forged Instrument Use of Unauthorized Signature in Campaign Advertisement Publication of Campaign Advertisement Containing False Depictions or Representation of Official Public Documents Production or Distribution of Document Containing Inaccurate Emergency Service Phone Numbers Punishment Violation Description Statute of Limitations 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr Statute Code Section 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC Possible Sentences 2-4 Yrs --1 Yr 1 Yr ---1 Yr 1 Yr -1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 5 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr --Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers Judicial officer, juror, referee, arbitrator, or umpire Misdemeanor Misdemeanor --Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Misdemeanor --Misdemeanor -------Misdemeanor Misdemeanor
D-2
D. Evidence/Property Retention References

Violation Code 115.3 PC 115.5 PC 116 PC 116.5 PC 117 PC 118 PC 118.1 PC 127 PC 128 PC 132 PC 132.5 PC 133 PC 134 PC 135 PC 136.1 PC 136.1(a) PC 136.1(b) PC 136.5 PC 136.7 PC Violation Description Alteration of Official Record Forgery of Real Property Documents Tampering with Jury Lists or Jury Box Jury Tampering by Payment for Information Certifying False Jury List Perjury False Report Filed by Peace Officer Subornation of Perjury Perjury Resulting in Capital Punishment Offering Forged or Altered Document as Genuine Witness Accepting Payment for Information For Impeachment or Corroboration Falsifying Documents to Be Used in Evidence Destroying or Concealing Documentary Evidence Preventing or Dissuading from Attending or Giving Testimony Preventing or Dissuading from Attending or Giving Testimony Preventing or Dissuading from Making a Report to Law Enforcement Carrying Deadly Weapon to Prevent Witness from Testifying Persons Imprisoned for Sexual Offense Statute of Limitations 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs Indefinite 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 1 Yr 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs Statute Code Section 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 799 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC Possible Sentences -1 Yr 1 Yr -1 Yr 2-4 Yrs 2-4 Yrs 2-4 Yrs Death or life without parole 1 Yr --1 Yr -1 Yr Up to 1 Yr Up to 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers Misdemeanor ---------County jail only Misdemeanor -Misdemeanor -Involved party or witness in offense Victim of offense -Disclosure of witness' or victim's name and address to another prisoner to initiate unauthorized correspondence Giving witness material information pertaining to crime to law enforcement official
137(a) PC
Inducing False Testimony / Bribery of Witness
3 Yrs
801 PC
1 Yr
D-3

Violation Code 137(b) PC 137(c) PC 138 PC 139 PC 140 PC 142 PC 145 PC 146 PC 146(a) PC 146(b) 146a PC 146b PC 146c PC 146d PC 146e(a)PC 146e(b) PC 147 PC 148(a) PC 148(b) PC 148(c) PC Violation Description Inducing False Testimony / Bribery of Witness Inducing False Testimony / Bribery of Witness Witness-Bribing or Receiving Bribe Not to Attend Trial Threatening Witnesses Threat of Force or Violence Because of Assistance in Prosecution Officer Refusing to Receive or Arrest Criminal Delay of Arresting Officer to Take Arrested Person Before Magistrate Officer Acting without Regular Process Officer Acting without Regular Process Officer Acting without Regular Process Arrest or Search by Person Impersonating an Officer Simulating Official Inquires Designation of Nongovernmental Organization Composed of Law Enforcement Personnel Devices Promising Immunity from Law Enforcement Disclosure of Residence Address or Telephone Number of Peace Officer or Agency Personnel Telephone Number of Peace Officer or Agency Personnel Inhumane Treatment or Oppression of Prisoner Resisting or Obstructing Public Officer, Police Officer, or Medical Technician Resisting or Obstructing Public Officer, Police Officer, or Medical Technician Resisting or Obstructing Public Officer, Police Officer, or Medical Technician Statute of Limitations 3 Yrs 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs Statute Code Section 801 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC Possible Sentences 1 Yr -1 Yr 2-4 Yrs 2-4 Yrs 1 Yr ----Up to 1 Yr ------Up to 1 Yr --Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers Force or threat of force to induce false testimony Misdemeanor ---Sheriff's determination of facility purpose and class of prisoners Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Arrests any person or detains that person against his/her will Misdemeanor Seizes or levies upon any property Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Felony Fine and removal from office Misdemeanor Taking of firearm from public officer Imprisonment in county jail Taking of firearm from public officer Imprisonment in state prison
D-4

Violation Code 148(d) PC 148.1 PC 148.2 PC 148.3 PC 148.4 PC 148.5 PC 148.6 PC 148.7PC 148.9 PC 148.10 PC 149 PC 150 PC 151 PC 153 PC Violation Description Resisting or Obstructing Public Officer, Police Officer, or Medical Technician Falsely Reporting Planting of Bomb Interfering with Discharge of Duty by Firefighter or Emergency Personnel Falsely Reporting Emergency Tampering with Fire Alarm / Giving False Alarm Falsely Reporting Crime Falsely Alleging Police Misconduct, Civil Claims, or Property Liens Against an Officer Serving Sentence of Another Giving False Identification Willful Resistance to Peace Officer Cause of Death or Serious Bodily Injury Assault and Battery by Officer Third Degree Refusal to Aid Posse or Assist in Making Arrest Advocating Injury or Death of Peace Officer Compounding or Concealing Crime Statute of Limitations 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs Statute Code Section 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC Possible Sentences -Up to 1 Yr -------2-4 Yrs 1 Yr ---Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers Taking of firearm from public officer Imprisonment in county jail -Misdemeanor --Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Misdemeanor --Fine only No injury Misdemeanor Injury Felony If crime is punishable by death or imprisonment in state prison Felony If crime is not punishable by death or imprisonment in state prison Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Value exceeding $100 Concealing or selling of property to be used as evidence in a court case Value exceeding $100 Misdemeanor
154(a) PC 154(b) PC 155(a) PC 155(b) PC 155.5(a) PC
Defrauding Creditors by Selling or Concealing Property Defrauding Creditors by Selling or Concealing Property Defendant or Judgment Debtor Defendant or Judgment Debtor Disposition of Property by Criminal Defendant to Avoid Making Restitution
1 Yr 3 Yrs 1 Yr 3 Yr 1 Yr
802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC
6 Mo -----
D-5

Violation Code 155.5(b) PC 156 PC Violation Description Disposition of Property by Criminal Defendant to Avoid Making Restitution Producing Spurious Heir Statute of Limitations 3 Yrs 3 Yrs Statute Code Section 801 PC 801 PC Possible Sentences -2-4 Yrs Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers Felony Fraudulently produce an infant, falsely pretending it to have been born of any parent whose child would be entitled to inherit any real estate -Exciting groundless judicial proceedings -To exhibit disorderly conduct, resistance, or to give false report in court Willfully contacting a victim by phone Willful violation of protective or stay-away order Second conviction Misdemeanor -Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Misdemeanor ---Prohibiting the sale within 1,900 ft of youth institution Provision of distance to not be measured by airline but by shortest highway as defined in Section 360 CVC Misdemeanor
157 PC 158 PC 165 PC 166(a) PC 166(b) PC 166(c) PC 166(c)(1) PC 167PC 168 PC 169 PC 170 PC 171 PC 171b PC 171c PC 171d PC 172(b) PC 172(d) PC 173PC
Substitution of Child Common Barratry Giving or Offering Bribe to Councilman or Supervisor Contempt of Court Contempt of Court Contempt of Court Contempt of Court Recording Jury Proceedings Disclosing Warrant Prior to Execution Exceptions Picketing Near Court to Obstruct Administration of Justice Maliciously Procuring Warrant to Search or Arrest Communication with Inmate of Reformatory Bringing Weapons or Deadly Weapons into State or Local Public Building Bringing Loaded Firearm into State Office, State Capitol Grounds, or Public School Grounds Bringing Loaded Firearm into Residence of Governor or Constitutional Officer Selling Liquor in Prohibited Area Near College and State Institutions Selling Liquor in Prohibited Area Near College and/or State Institutions Importation of Foreign Convict
3 Yrs 1 Yr 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 1 Yr 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr
801 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC
2-4 Yrs 6 Mo 2-4 Yrs -Up to 1 Yr Up to 1 Yr ------Up to 1 Yr Up to 1 Yr Up to 1 Yr ----
D-6

Violation Code 181 PC 182(a) PC 185PC 186.10 PC 186.22 PC 186.26 PC 186.28 PC 187 PC 187 PC 191.5 PC Violation Description Involuntary Servitude and Sale of Slaves Conspiracy Wearing Mask or Disguise Acts Constituting Money Laundering Criminal Street Gang Activity Coercion of Minor to Participate in Street Gang Felony or Misdemeanor Supplying or Selling Firearm Used in Criminal Street Gang Activity Murder First Degree Murder Second Degree Vehicular Manslaughter while Intoxicated; Multiple Convictions for Offenses Related to Driving while Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs Voluntary Manslaughter Manslaughter Manslaughter Manslaughter Committed during Operation of Vessel Adult Relinquishing Possession of Motor Vehicle to Minor Under Specified Conditions Mayhem / Dismemberment Aggravated Mayhem Torture (Proof of Pain Not Required) Kidnapping Kidnapping for Ransom or Extortion, or to Commit Robbery or Sex Crime Statute of Limitations 3 Yrs 3-6 Yrs 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs Indefinite Indefinite 6 Yrs Statute Code Section 801 PC 800 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 799 PC 799 PC 800 PC Possible Sentences 2-4 Yrs 5-9 Yrs -1-4 Yrs 16 Mo-3 Yrs 1-3 Yrs -25 Yrs to Life 15 Yrs to Life 4-10 Yrs -If two or more persons conspire Misdemeanor -------Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers
192(a) PC 192(b) PC 192(c) PC 193.5 PC 193.8PC 203 PC 205 PC 206 PC 207 PC 209 PC
6 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 6 Yrs Indefinite Indefinite 6 Yrs Indefinite
800 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 800 PC 799 PC 799 PC 800 PC 799 PC
3-11 Yrs 2-4 Yrs 16 Mo-6 Yrs 2-6 Yrs 1/2 Yr 2-8 Yrs Life w/o Life 3-8 Yrs Life without parole
Voluntary Involuntary Vehicular -Conditions: 1) Intoxicated, 2) Violation of Section 23103, 3) No lawful right to possession of vehicle ------
D-7

Violation Code 210 PC 210.5 PC 211 PC 212.5 PC 212.5 PC 214 PC 215 PC 218 PC 219 PC 219.1 PC 219.2 PC 219.3PC 220 PC 222 PC 237PC 241PC 241.1 PC 241.2PC 241.3PC 241.4PC 241.6PC Violation Description Posing as Kidnapper, Etc. when Felony Taking Hostages Robbery Robbery First Degree Robbery Second Degree Train Robbery Carjacking Derailing or Wrecking Train Wrecking Train or Firing Bridge Throwing Missile at Vehicle of Common Carrier Throwing Missile or Shooting at Trains, Streetcars, or Vessels Throwing Missile from Toll Bridge Assault with Intent to Commit Mayhem or Sex Crimes Administering Controlled Substance or Anesthetic to Aid Felony False Imprisonment Assault Against Peace Officer or Other Specified Persons Assault on Custodial Officer Assault on Any Person on School or Park Property Assault on Public Transportation Provider's Property or Vehicle Assault on School Police Department Member Assault on School Employee Statute of Limitations 3 Yrs 6 Yrs 6 Yrs 6 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 6 Yrs Indefinite Indefinite 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1-3 Yrs 1 Yr 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1-3 Yrs 1 Yr Statute Code Section 801 PC 800 PC -800 PC 801 PC 801 PC 800 PC 799 PC 799 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC Possible Sentences 2-4 Yrs 3-8 Yrs -3-9 Yrs 2-5 Yrs -3-9 Yrs Life without parole Life without parole 2-6 Yrs --2-6 Yrs --1/2 Yr -Up to 1 Yr Up to 1 Yr -Up to 1 Yr -----------Throwing object from toll bridge --Involving violence Felony --County jail only County jail only If a reasonable person would have known it was an officer Felony Misdemeanor Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers
D-8

Violation Code 242 PC 243(a)PC 243(b)PC 243(c)PC 243(d) PC 243(e)PC 243.1 PC 243.2PC 243.3PC 243.4 PC 243.6PC 243.7 PC 243.8PC 244 PC 244.5 PC 245(a)(1) PC 245(a)(2) PC 245(a)(3) PC 245(b) PC 245(c) PC Battery Definition Battery Battery Battery Battery Battery Battery Against Custodial Officer Battery Committed on Any Person on School, Park, or Hospital Property Battery Committed Against Public Transit Employee or Passenger Sexual Battery Battery Committed Against School Employee Battery Committed Against Juror Battery Committed Against Sports Official Throwing Acid or Flammable Substance with Intent to Disfigure or Burn "Flammable Substance" Defined Assault with Stun Gun or Taser Assault with a Deadly Weapon Assault with a Deadly Weapon Firearm Assault with a Deadly Weapon Machine Gun Assault with a Deadly Weapon Semiautomatic Firearm Assault with a Deadly Weapon Other than Firearm Violation Description Statute of Limitations 1-3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 3 Yrs 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1-3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 6 Yrs 6 Yrs 3 Yrs Statute Code Section 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 800 PC 800 PC 801 PC Possible Sentences Up to 3 Yrs 1/2 Yr Up to 1 Yr 16 Mo-3 Yrs 2-4 Yrs Up to 1 Yr -Up to 1 Yr 16 Mo-3 Yrs 2-4 Yrs 16 Mo-3 Yrs 16 Mo-3 Yrs Up to 1 Yr 2-4 Yrs 2-4 Yrs 2-4 Yrs 2-4 Yrs 4-12 Yrs 3-9 Yrs 3-5 Yrs Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers See various 243 sections for statute Battery against a person with minimal injuries Misdemeanor Battery against public duty officer Battery against custodial officer Battery against a person with major injuries Felony Battery against a spouse or whom they are cohabitating with ----Injury Felony ----------
D-9

Violation Code 245(d) PC 245.2 PC 245.3 PC 245.5 PC 246 PC 246.3 PC 247 PC 247.5 PC 248PC 261 PC 261.5(b)PC 261.5(c) PC 261.5(d) PC 262 PC 264.1 PC 265 PC 266 PC 266a PC 266b PC 266c PC Violation Description Assault with a Deadly Weapon Firearm Assault with a Deadly Weapon Committed Against Public Transit Employee Assault with a Deadly Weapon on Custodial Officer Assault with a Deadly Weapon on School Employee Firearms, Discharge of, at Inhabited Dwelling, Vehicle, or Aircraft Discharge of Firearm in Grossly Negligent Manner that Could Result in Injury or Death of Person Discharging Firearm at Unoccupied Aircraft, Motor Vehicle, or Uninhabited Building or Dwelling House Discharging Laser at Aircraft Shining Light at Aircraft with Intent to Impair Operation Rape Unlawful Sexual Intercourse with a Minor Unlawful Sexual Intercourse with a Minor Unlawful Sexual Intercourse with a Minor Rape of Person Who Is Spouse of Perpetrator Defendant Acted in Concert with Another Person to Commit Rape Abduction to Force Marriage or Defilement Enticing, procuring, or luring minor into house of prostitution Procuring Person by Force or False Inducement Compelling Illicit Relation by Menace Inducing Commission of Sexual Act through False Representation Creating Fear Statute of Limitations 6 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 10 Yrs 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 10 Yrs 10 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs Statute Code Section 800 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC -803 PC -801 PC 801 PC 800 PC 800 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC Possible Sentences 2-8 Yrs 3-5 Yrs 3-5 Yrs 3-5 Yrs 3-7 Yrs --16 Mo-3 Yrs Up to 1 Yr --1 Yr 2-4 Yrs 5-9 Yrs 5-9 Yrs ----2-4 Yrs Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers Against peace officer or firefighter --------Retain 10 Years Age difference is within 3 years Age difference 3 years younger Suspect 21 or older and victim under 16 years --------
D-10

Violation Code 266d PC 266e PC 266f PC 266g PC 266h(a) PC 266i PC 266j PC 267 PC 269 PC 270 PC 270c PC 270.5PC 271 PC 271a PC 272 PC 273 PC 273a PC 273ab PC 273d PC 273e PC Violation Description Paid Procuring of Person Pandering Hiring Panderer Selling Person for Illicit Use Prostituting Wife Pimping Punishment/Enhancement Pandering Providing or Transporting Child Under 16 for Purpose of Lewd or Lascivious Act Abduction for Prostitution Aggravated Sexual Assault of Child Child Neglect Neglect of Indigent Parent Refusing to Accept Minor Child into Home Child Under 14 Years of Age Abandonment Failure to Provide For Contributing to Delinquency of Minor Paying Parent for Adoption of Child Abusing or Endangering Health of Child Assault on Child with Force Likely to Produce Great Bodily Injury Resulting in Death Felony to Inflict Corporal Injury Upon Child Sending or Permitting Minor to Enter House of Prostitution or Variety Theater Statute of Limitations 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3-10 Yrs 10 Yrs 10 Yrs 3 Yrs Indefinite 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs Indefinite 3 Yrs 1 Yr Statute Code Section 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 800 PC 800 PC 800 PC 801 PC 799 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 799 PC 801 PC 802 PC Possible Sentences ---2-4 Yrs 3-8 Yrs 3-8 Yrs 3-8 Yrs -15 Yrs to Life Up to 1 Yr ----Up to 1 Yr -2-6 Yrs 25 Yrs to Life 2-6 Yrs -----Felony if victim is under 16 years of age -----Misdemeanor Misdemeanor -Child is under 14 years of age -Beyond Adoption Services --Enhancement for prior conviction / Conditions of probation Misdemeanor Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers
D-11

Violation Code 273f PC 273g PC 273.5 PC 273.55 PC 273.6 PC 273.7 PC 274 PC 275 PC 276 PC 277 PC 278 PC 278.5 PC Violation Description Sending Minor to Saloon, Gambling House, or House of Prostitution Lewdness or Drunkenness in Presence of Child Domestic Violence Corporal Injury on Spouse or Cohabitant Protective Order Violations Pursuant to Family Code and Code of Civil Procedure Disclosing Location of Domestic Violence Shelter Abortion Exception Woman Soliciting and Submitting to Exception Solicitation of Woman to Submit to or Procure Exception Child Abduction Taking, Enticing Away, Keeping, Withholding, or Concealing Child by Person without Right of Custody Punishment Taking, Enticing Away, Keeping, Withholding, or Concealing Child in Order to Deprive Lawful Custodian of Custody or Visitation Rights Punishments Punishment, Removal, or Concealment of Child Involved in Adoption Proceedings Bigamy Proof Punishment for Marrying Spouse of Another Incest Sodomy Assault Animals Sexual Offense Against a Child Lewd Act on Child Statute of Limitations 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs Statute Code Section 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC Possible Sentences --2-4 yrs 2-5 Yrs Up to 1 Yr ---Up to 1 Yr 2-4 Yrs 2-4 Yrs 16 Mo-3 Yrs Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Retain 10 years 1109 Evidence Code Punishment for repeat offender If injury, additional jail term Misdemeanor Abortions Abortions Abortions Child abductions ---
280 PC 281 PC 284 PC 285 PC 286 PC 286.5 PC 288 PC 288(a) PC
1-3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3-10 Yrs 1 Yr 10 Yrs 3-10 Yrs
801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 800 PC 802 PC 800 PC 800 PC
Up to 1 Yr ---Up to 8 Yrs -3-8 Yrs 3-8 Yrs
Within or removed from county of abduction ---Age of victim and force used Including sexual assault Victim under the age of 14 Child under 14 years of age
D-12

Violation Code 288 (b)(1) PC 288(b)(2) PC 288(c)(1) PC 288 (c)(2) PC 288.2 PC 288.5 PC 289 PC 289.6 PC 302 PC 303 PC 303a PC 307 PC 308 PC 308b PC 308.2 PC 308.5 PC 309 PC 310 PC 310.2 PC 310.5 PC Violation Description Unlawful Oral Copulation Unlawful Oral Copulation Unlawful Oral Copulation Unlawful Oral Copulation Distribution or Exhibition of Lewd Material to Minor Engaging in Three (3) or More Acts of Substantial Sexual Conduct with Child Under Age 14 Unlawful Sexual Penetration Employee, Officer, or Agent of Detention Facility Prohibited from Engaging in Sexual Activity with Confined Consenting Adult Disorderly Conduct at Church Service Encouraging Sale of Alcoholic Beverage Soliciting Purchase of Alcoholic Beverage Furnishing Foods Containing Alcohol to Persons Under 21 Selling Cigarettes or Tobacco to Minor Unsolicited Delivery of Tobacco Sale of Cigarettes Not in Sealed and Properly Labeled Package Sale , Lease, or Offer of Video Games, Alcohol, or Tobacco Advertising to Minors Admitting or Keeping Minor in House of Prostitution Attendance of Minor at Prizefight or Cockfight Furnishing Diet Pills, Diuretic, or Laxatives to Minors/Athletic Team Members for Nonmedical Purposes Entering Into Contract to Pay Minor Victim of Unlawful Sex Act Statute of Limitations 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 10 Yrs 6-10 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1Yr 1Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr Statute Code Section 800 PC 800 PC 800 PC 800 PC 801 PC 801.1 PC 800 PC 800 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC Possible Sentences 3-8 Yrs 3-8 Yrs 3-8 Yrs 3-8 Yrs -6-16 Yrs 3-8 Yrs -Up to 1 Yr -----------Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers By force, violence, duress, menace, or fear Against a dependent adult Suspect more than 10 years older / Victim under 14 Against victims will. --Against victims will Retain 10 years --Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Misdemeanor -Misdemeanor Infraction Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Misdemeanor
D-13

Violation Code 311.1 PC 311.2 PC 311.3 PC 311.4 PC 311.5 PC 311.6 PC 311.7 PC 311.10 PC 311.11 PC Violation Description Bringing Into State Matter Depicting Child in Sexual Conduct Bringing Obscene Matter into or Distributing within State Developing, Duplicating, Printing, or Exchanging Obscene Matter Depicting Sexual Conduct of Person Under Age 18 Using Minor to Assist in Distribution of Obscene Matter / Posing or Modeling Involving Sexual Conduct Advertising Obscene Matter Engaging in Obscene Live Conduct Requiring Acceptance of Obscene Matter as Condition for Receiving Other Merchandise Punishment for Distributors of Obscene Matter Depicting Person Under Age 18 Possession or Control of Matter, Representation of Information, Data, or Image, Depicting Sexual Conduct of Person Under Age 18 Distribution to Minors / Restricting Display, Sale, Rental, Video Recordings, or Transmissions of Telephone Messages Indecent Sample # Keeping or Living in House of Prostitution Keeping Disorderly or Assignation House Pimping, Capping, or Soliciting Patrons Contriving, Proposing, or Drawing Selling Chances, Shares, or Tickets Assisting by Printing or Advertising Opening or Keeping Agency for Sale or Registration of Tickets Insuring For or Against Drawing Renting Premises for Lottery Purposes Statute of Limitations 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 6 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs Statute Code Section 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 800 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC Possible Sentences -2-6 Yrs -3-8 Yrs ---2-4 Yrs 2-6 Yrs ----Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Misdemeanor --Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers
313.1 PC 314 PC 315 PC 316 PC 318 PC 320 PC 321 PC 322 PC 323 PC 324 PC 326 PC
1 Yr 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr
802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC
Up to 1 Yr Up to 1 Yr --6 Mo -------
Infraction Prior conviction of 288 PC of prior 314 -Misdemeanor County jail only Contrives, prepares, sets up lottery Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Misdemeanor
D-14

Violation Code 327 PC 330 PC 330.1 PC 330.4 PC 330.8 PC 331 PC 332 PC 333 PC 334 PC 335 PC 336 PC 337 PC 337a PC 337b PC 337c PC 337d PC 337e PC 337f PC 337h PC 337i PC Violation Description Endless-Chain Schemes Prohibited Gaming Slot Machines Forbidden Mere Possession Prohibited Permissible Sale/Transportation/Storage/Manufacture of Gambling Devices Liability of Owner or Lessor of Gaming House Card-Monte, Trick, and Sure-Thing Games Witnesses in Prosecution Sale/Manufacture/Use of Hidden Mechanical Device or Obstruction Razzle-Dazzle Concession Officers Charged with Detection and Prosecution Permitting Minors to Play Games Where Liquor Is Sold Receiving "Protection-Money" or Granting Privileges Pool Selling, Bookmaking, or Wagering Bribing Player or Participant to "Throw" Sporting Event Accepting Bribe to "Throw" Sporting Event Bribing Judge of Sporting Event Accepting Bribe Doping" Race Horse / Entry of Horse Under Unregistered Name Administering Drugs to Any Animal Entered in Race or Other Competition Transmitting Race Information for Gambling Purposes Statute of Limitations 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 3 Yrs Statute Code Section 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 801 PC Possible Sentences 16 Mo-3 Yrs 6 Mo 6 Mo 6 Mo -6 Mo ---------------Games played for representative value or betting County jail only County jail only County jail only Misdemeanor Knowingly permits County jail only Wobbler Based on dollar amount Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Misdemeanor -------Misdemeanor -Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers
D-15

Violation Code 337.1 PC 337.3 PC 337.5 PC 337.7 PC 343 PC 346 PC 347 PC 347b PC 350 PC 351a PC 355 PC 356 PC 359 PC 360 PC 362 PC 363 PC 364 PC 365 PC 365.5 PC 365.6 PC 365.7 PC Violation Description False Persuasion in Betting A Tout Felony to Misrepresent Source of Information Refusing to Leave a Race Track Touting Misrepresenting Self by Wrongful Use of Credential or License Withholding Register of Gold Bars from Officer Tickets to Entertainment Events Mingling Harmful Substance with Food or Drink Poisoned Alcohol Manufacture or Sale of Counterfeit Mark Misrepresenting Name of Maker of Goods Sold Removing Identifying Marks on Wreckage Cutting or Altering Brands on Logs or Lumber Solemnizing Illegal Marriage In Absence of License Marriage Disobedience of Habeas Corpus Writ Recommitting or Restraining Person Discharged on Return of Habeas Corpus Evading Service of Writ of Habeas Corpus Refusal to Accommodate Hotel Guest or Receive Passenger for Hire Equal Access for Disabled Persons with Specially Trained Dogs Interfering with Use of Guide Dog Misdemeanor Guide Dog Fraudulent Representation as Misdemeanor Statute of Limitations 1 Yr 3 Yrs 1 Yr 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr Statute Code Section 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC Possible Sentences 6 Mo -----2-5 Yrs 1 Yr 1-3 Yrs ---3 Mo-1 Yr ------6 Mo 6 Mo Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers County jail only -Misdemeanor -Misdemeanor Misdemeanor -County jail only Wobbler Based on dollar amount Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Misdemeanor County jail only Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Misdemeanor County jail only Misdemeanor
D-16

Violation Code 367f PC 368 PC 369b PC 369d PC 369g PC 369h PC 369i PC 374d PC 374.3 PC 374.4 PC 374.7 PC 374.8 PC 375 PC 377 PC 380 PC 381 PC 381a PC 381b PC 382 PC 382.4 PC Violation Description Sale of Human Organs for Purposes of Transplantation and Valuable Consideration Person Causing Pain, Suffering, or Injury to Elder or Dependent Adult / Theft or Embezzlement by Caretaker Penalties for Rail Transit-Related Traffic Violations Leaving Right-of-Way Gates Open Trespass on Railroad or Rail-Line Track Placing Light in Line of Vision Along Railroad Track Exceptions Trespass on Railroad- or Rail Transit-Related Property Leaving Carcass of Dead Animal on Highway Dumping Refuse on Public or Private Roads or Property Commercial Quantities Littering on Public or Private Property Dumping Rubbish in Water Depositing Hazardous Substance Gassing Theater, Restaurant, or Store Making Gas False Representation to Procure Drug Sale or Distribution of Toluene to Persons Under 18 Years Possessing Toluene or Similar Substance with Intent to Inhale and Become Intoxicated Misrepresenting Quality of Dairy Products Nitrous Oxide Penalties for Use Adulteration Drugs, Liquor, and Food Only Veterinarian to Administer Succinycholine Statute of Limitations 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr Statute Code Section 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC Possible Sentences 3-5 Yrs 2-4 Yrs ---------16 Mo-3 Yrs ----6 Mo -----Only applies to counties with a population greater than 500,000 Misdemeanor Misdemeanor -Misdemeanor Misdemeanor -Infraction Misdemeanor -Amount of injury Misdemeanor -Misdemeanor County jail only Misdemeanor -Misdemeanor Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers
D-17

Violation Code 382.5 PC 382.6 PC 382.7 PC 383 PC 383a PC 383b PC 384 PC 384a PC 384f PC 384h PC 384.5 PC 385 PC 386 PC 387 PC 395 PC 396 PC 396.5 PC 397 PC 399 PC 399.5 PC Violation Description Dinitrophenol Sale a Felony Sale or Prescribing of Preparations Containing Diphenylamine, Paraphenylenediamine, or Paratoluylenediamine Felony Silicone Injection Disposal of Adulterated Food, Drink, and Drugs Process or Renovated Butter Kosher Meat Preparations Sale Emergency Use of Party Telephone Lines Cutting or Destroying Shrubs Violation of 384b through 384f Killing or Injuring Domestic Animal Removing Minor Forest Products without Permit or Bill of Sale Place or Operate Certain Implements Near High Voltage Overhead Conductor Willful Construction or Maintenance of Inoperable or Unsafe Fire Protection System Criminal Liability for Concealing Dangerous Business Practices False Rumor to Affect Price of Goods Increasing Prices for Consumer Goods or Services or Repairs or Reconstruction Services During an Emergency Federal Food Stamp Act Violations by Retail Food Store or Wholesale Food Concern Selling Intoxicants to Common Drunkards or Incompetents Allowing Vicious Animals at Large Owner's Failure to Exercise Ordinary Care with Dog that Bites Human Being Statute of Limitations 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 1 Yr Statute Code Section 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 Yrs 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC Possible Sentences -------6 Mo 6 Mo -6 Mo -2-4 Yrs 16 Mo-3 Yrs -Up to 1 Yr 90 Days --6 Mo Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers Punishment Exceptions -Misdemeanor -Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Misdemeanor County jail only County jail only Misdemeanor County jail only Misdemeanor -Penalties/Definitions Misdemeanor County jail only County jail only Misdemeanor -County jail only
D-18

Violation Code 401 PC 402 PC 402a PC 402b PC 402c PC 403 PC 404.6 PC 405 PC 405b PC 408 PC 409 PC 409.5 PC 409.6 PC 410 PC 412 PC 413 PC 414 PC 415 PC 415.5 PC 416 PC Violation Description Advising or Encouraging Suicide Sightseeing at Scene of Emergency Adulterating Candy with Clay or Deleterious Mixtures or Selling Same Abandoning Refrigerator or Other Appliances Integral Lock Necessary for Refrigerator, Icebox, or Deep-Freeze Locker Disturbing Assembly Incitement to Riot Participating in Riot Lynching Participating in Rout or Unlawful Assembly Refusal to Disperse when Ordered Closing Areas in Emergencies Closing Areas in Disasters Avalanche Duty to Suppress Riot or Rout Prize Fighting Regulated Guilt of Spectator Leaving State to Evade Fighting, Causing Loud Noise, or Using Offensive Words in Public Place Unlawful Acts Committed in Buildings or Grounds of College or University Duty of Crowds to Disperse when Ordered / Restitution for Property Damage Statute of Limitations 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr Statute Code Section 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC -802 PC -802 PC 802 PC 802 PC Possible Sentences ------Up to 1 Yr Up to 1 Yr 2-4 Yrs --------90 Days 90 Days --Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Misdemeanor County jail only County jail only Punishment Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Misdemeanor -Misdemeanor -County jail only County jail only Community service or restitution only Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers
D-19

Violation Code 417 PC 417.25 PC 417.3 PC 417.4 PC 417.6 PC 417.8 PC 418 PC 419 PC 420 PC 422 PC 422.6 PC 422.7 PC 422.75 PC 422.9 PC 424 PC 426 PC 428 PC 429 PC 431 PC 432 PC Violation Description Threatening with Weapon Drawing or Exhibiting Laser Scope in Threatening Manner Drawing or Exhibiting Firearm to Person in Motor Vehicle Drawing or Exhibiting Imitation Firearm in Threatening Manner Intentional Infliction of Great Bodily Injury with Weapon Exhibiting Weapon at Peace Officer Forcible Entry or Detainer of Land Reentry on Land After Legal Ouster Obstructing Entry on Government Lands Criminal Threats Use of Force, Threats, or Destruction of Property to Interfere with Another's Exercise of Civil Rights Commission of Crime for Purpose of Interfering with Another's Exercise of Civil Rights Commission of Hate Crime Additional Term Violation of Civil Order Protecting Exercise of Civil Rights Misappropriation of Public Funds Misappropriation of Moneys Belonging to the State, or Any City, County, Town, District, or Public Agency Hindering Collection of Revenue Failure to Collect State Imposed Telecommunications Fees Misuse of Tax or License Receipt Sale of License or Tax Receipt Statute of Limitations 3 Yrs 1 Yr 3 Yrs 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr Indefinite Indefinite 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs Statute Code Section 801 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 799 PC 799 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC Possible Sentences --16 Mo-3 Yrs --2-4 Yrs ---1 Yr --1-3 Yrs -2-4 Yrs -----Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers If done to public Misdemeanor If done to peace officer Felony Misdemeanor -County jail only --Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Misdemeanor -Community service only --County jail only --Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Misdemeanor --
D-20

Violation Code 436 PC 439 PC 440 PC 451 PC 451 PC 451 PC 451.5 PC 452 PC 453 PC 454 PC 455 PC 457.1 PC 459 PC 459 PC 463 PC 464 PC 466 PC 466.1 PC 466.3 PC 466.5 PC Auctioneer Procuring Insurance from Unlicensed Company Refusal to Permit Inspection of Official Books Arson Arson Arson Aggravated Arson Unlawfully Causing a Fire Possession or Manufacture of Combustible Material or Incendiary Device for Malicious Use Punishment for Unlawful Burning within Area of Insurrection or Emergency Proclaimed Because of Riot Attempts Person Required to Register with Chief of Police, Sheriff, or Campus Police Chief after Arson Conviction Burglary First Degree Burglary Second Degree Violations Committed During State of Emergency or Local Emergency "Looting" Use of Acetylene Torch or Explosive / Safe-Blowing Burglar Tools Sale of Burglar Tools Vending Machine Theft Motor Vehicle Master Key / Motor Vehicle Wheel Lock Master Key Violation Description Statute of Limitations 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 6 Yrs 6 Yrs 3 Yrs Indefinite 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr Statute Code Section 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 800 PC 800 PC 801 PC -801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC -801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC Possible Sentences ---5-9 Yrs 3-8 Yrs 2-4 Yrs -2-6 Yrs -3-7 Yrs 16 Mo-3 Yrs -2-6 Yrs 1 yr -3-5 Yrs ----Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Great bodily injury Property/Dwellings Land $5,000,000 loss or damage --Probation restricted Set fire Registration requirements only ----Misdemeanor Misdemeanor County jail only Misdemeanor
D-21

Violation Code 466.6 PC 466.7 PC 466.8 PC 466.9 PC 468 PC 469 PC 470 PC 470a PC 470b PC 471 PC 471.5 PC 472 PC 474 PC 475 PC 475a PC 476 PC 476a PC 477 PC 479 PC 480 PC 481 PC Violation Description Motor Vehicle Ignition Key Made Other than by Duplication of Existing Key Unlawful Possession of Key Made Other than by Duplication Duplication of Key Involving Onsite Inspection Possession of Code Grabbing Device with Intent to Use in Unlawful Act Sniperscope Duplication of Keys to State Buildings Forgery Forging Driver's License Possessing Forged Driver's License/Identification Card Altering Entries in Books and Records Altering Medical Records State, Corporate, and Official Seals Sending False Message by Phone or Telegraph Possessing , Receiving, or Uttering Forged Paper Possessing , Receiving, or Uttering Forged Paper Making, Passing, or Possessing Fictitious Bill, Note, or Check Making, Drafting, or Passing Worthless Check, Draft, or Order Counterfeiting Elements of Offense Having or Uttering Counterfeit Making or Having Counterfeit Die or Apparatus Counterfeiting or Altering Passenger Ticket Statute of Limitations 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 4 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 4 Yrs 1 Yr 4 Yrs 3 Yrs 4 Yrs 4 Yrs 4 Yrs 4 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs Statute Code Section 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801.5 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801.5 PC 802 PC 801.5 PC 801 PC 801.5 PC 801.5 PC 801.5 PC 801.5 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC Possible Sentences ----Up to 1 Yr -1 Yr ----------2-4 Yrs 2-4 Yrs 2-4 Yrs -Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Misdemeanor County jail only Misdemeanor From time of discovery or crime --Forgery Misdemeanor Forgery -Forgery Reference Section 470(d) Forgery Investigation, collection, and processing fee -----
D-22

Violation Code 481.1 PC 482 PC 483 PC 483.5 PC 484 PC 484b PC 484c PC 484e PC 484f PC 484g PC 484h PC 484i PC 484j PC 484.1 PC 485 PC 487 487 487a PC 487b PC 487c PC Violation Description Counterfeiting or Altering Public Transportation Fare Media Removing "Cancel" Mark From Passenger Ticket Ticket Scalping Deceptive Identification Document Acts Constituting Theft Diversion of Construction Funds Obtaining Construction Funds by False Voucher as Embezzlement Acquiring Access Card without Cardholder's or Issuer's Consent Forging Access Card or Cardholder's Signature Using Access Card or Card Account Information to Obtain Items of Value without Consent of Cardholder or Issuer Offenses by Merchant / Knowingly Honoring Illegally Obtained Access Card / Receiving Payment for Items Not Furnished Access Cards Counterfeiting Publishing Access Card Number/Code to Avoid Payment or Defraud Providing False Identity Information to Pawnbroker or Secondhand Dealer to Obtain Money or Valuables Lost Property Effort to Locate Owner Grand Theft Grand Theft Anima Theft Feloniously/Grand Theft Conversion by Severance from Real Property Conversion by Severance from Real Property Less than $100 Statute of Limitations 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 4 Yrs 4 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr Statute Code Section 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC -801 PC --801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801.5 PC 801.5 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC Possible Sentences -Up to 6 Mo -------------1 Yr 1.5-3 Yrs 16 Mo-3 Yrs 16 Mo-3 Yrs 1 Yr -County jail only Misdemeanor Possession or transportation within state / Disclaimer requirements / Definition / Penalty - Under $1,000 Misdemeanor Over $1,000 Felony Amount of funds -- Under $400 Misdemeanor Over $400 Felony Under $400 Misdemeanor Over $400 Felony -Misdemeanor Theft Theft -Gun stolen -$100 or more County jail only Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers
D-23

Violation Code 487d PC 487e PC 487f PC 487g PC 490.5 PC 496 PC 496a PC 496b PC 498 PC 499 PC 499b PC 499c PC 499d PC 500 PC 502 PC 502.7 PC 502.8 PC 503 PC 504 PC 504a PC Violation Description Gold Dust, Amalgam, or Quicksilver Theft of Dogs Value of $400 or More Theft of Dogs Value of $400 or Less Theft of Animals For Sale, Research, Commercial Use, or Slaughter Petty Theft of Merchandise from Merchant or Library Facility or Operating Video Recording Device in Theater without Authority Stolen Property, Buying Presumption Railroad, Telegraph, Gas, or Power Company Material Junk Dealer Books Bearing Mark of Library Unauthorized Diversion, Tampering with, Connection, Reconnection, or Use of Utility Services Enhancements for Repeat Offenses Involving Vehicles and Vessels Taking Bicycle or Vessel Temporarily Trade Secrets Aircraft Stealing, Taking, or Operating without Consent of Owner Receiving Money for Transmittal to Foreign Countries Computer-related Crimes Telephone and Telegraph Service Cellular Radiotelephone Service Embezzlement Persons Liable Officers, Clerks, and Servants Lessee or Bailee Statute of Limitations 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 3 Yrs 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs Statute Code Section 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC Possible Sentences 16 Mo-3 Yrs 16 Mo-3 Yrs --6 Mo --1 Mo -16 Mo-3 Yrs 3 Mo --16 Mo-3Yrs 16 Mo-3 Yrs -----Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers Grand theft Grand theft Petty theft section Misdemeanor -County jail only Under $400 Misdemeanor Over $400 Felony -County jail only Under $400 Misdemeanor Over $400 Felony -County jail only -- Under $400 Misdemeanor Over $400 Felony Under $400 Misdemeanor Over $400 Felony If prior conviction of same section Felony If prior conviction of same section Felony Embezzlement of public funds No statute of limitations -Embezzlement
D-24

Violation Code 504b PC 505 PC 506 PC 506a PC 506b PC 507 PC 508 PC 509 PC 518 PC 521 PC 524 PC 527 PC 528 PC 529 PC 529a PC 529.5 PC 530 PC 531 PC 531a PC 532 PC 532a PC Violation Description Debtor Selling Property Covered by Security Agreement Carrier Fiduciaries of Trust Collector Violator of Civil Code '2985.3 or '2985.4 Bailee, Tenant, or Lodger Clerk, Agent, or Servant Taking Unnecessary Extortion Defined Extortion When Under Color of Office Attempt or Threat to Extort Printing, Publishing, or Selling Marriage by False Personation Acts in Assumed Character Manufacture, Sale, or Possession of False Birth Certificate or Baptismal Certificate Manufacture, Sale, or Transfer of Document Purporting to Be Government-issued Identification Card or Driver's License Receiving Property in Assumed Character Conveyance to Defraud Creditors and Others Making or Recording Deed without Title False Pretenses Obtaining Property, Labor, or Services Financial Statement Statute of Limitations 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 3 Yrs 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs Statute Code Section 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC Possible Sentences --------2-4 Yrs ---16 Mo-3 Yrs 16 Mo-3Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr --1 Yr -16 Mo-3Yrs Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers Embezzlement Embezzlement Embezzlement Embezzlement Embezzlement Embezzlement Embezzlement Embezzlement Extortion Misdemeanor -Misdemeanor --County jail only County jail only Punishable similar to larceny Misdemeanor -Proof at trial Punishable similar to larceny --
D-25

Violation Code 532b PC 532c PC 532d PC 532e PC 532f PC 533 PC 534 PC 535 PC 536 PC 536a PC 537 PC 537b PC 537c PC 537e PC 537f PC 537g PC 538a PC 538b PC 538d PC 538e PC Violation Description False Representation of Military Service, Veteran, or Ex-Serviceman Land Lotteries Soliciting Charitable Contributions Rebates from Construction Funds Making False Statement Regarding Financial Condition when Applying for Real Property Loan Selling Same Land Twice Concealing Necessity that Spouse Join in Deed Pretended or Mock Auction Factor or Broker Holding Out on Principal False Accounting Nonpayment of Hotel, Lodging, Apartment, Bungalow Court, or Marina Accommodations Defrauding Liveryman or Abusing Hired Horses Liveryman Using or Loaning Animal or Vehicle of Guest Transfer of Possession of Articles from Which Serial Number Is Altered Batteries "Rebuilt" Alteration or Destruction of Owner Identification Number False Signature on Letter to Newspaper Using or Wearing Insignia Misrepresenting Oneself as Peace Officer Fraudulent Personation of Firefighter Statute of Limitations 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr Statute Code Section 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC Possible Sentences 6 Mo 6 Mo 1 Yr 6 Mo 1 Yr 16 Mo-3 Yrs 16 Mo-3 Yrs 16 Mo-3 Yrs 6 Mo 6 Mo 16 Mo-3 Yrs 6 Mo 6 Mo 16 Mo-3 Yrs 6 Mo 1 Yr 6 Mo 6 Mo 6 Mo 6 Mo Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers County jail only County jail only County jail only County jail only County jail only ---County jail only County jail only Under $400 Misdemeanor Over $400 Felony County jail only County jail only Under $400 Misdemeanor Over $400 Felony County jail only County jail only County jail only County jail only County jail only County jail only
D-26

Violation Code 538f PC 538.5 PC 539 PC 548 PC 549 PC 550 PC 551 PC 555 PC 555.1 PC 556 PC 556.1 PC 558 PC 560 PC 560.1 PC 560.2 PC 560.3 PC 560.4 PC 560.5 PC 560.6 PC 565 PC Violation Description Employee of Public Utility or District, Fraudulent Personation of Fraudulent Use of Wire, Radio, or Television Transmissions Fraudulent Certification of Completion of Community Service Defrauding Insurer Solicitation or Referral for Purposes of Insurance Fraud Making False or Fraudulent Claims Unlawful Referrals to Auto Repair Dealers Entry without Permission Destruction of Signs Unlawful to Place Advertising Sign on Public Property without Permission Unlawful to Place Advertising Sign on Private Property without Permission Trespass at Scripps Institution of Oceanography Issuance of False Documents of Title Issuance of False Receipt for Goods Delivering Goods without Receiving Negotiable Instrument of Title Fraudulent Negotiation of Document of Title Issuance of Fraudulent Duplicate Document of Title Failure to Show Warehouseman's Ownership on Document of Title Negotiation of Fraudulent Warehouse Receipt Misdemeanor Dairy Equipment Offenses Statute of Limitations 1 Yr 3 Yrs 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr Statute Code Section 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC Possible Sentences 6 Mo 16 Mo-3 Yrs -2-5 Yrs 16 Mo-3 Yrs 2-5 Yrs 16 Mo-3 Yrs 6 Mo 6 Mo 6 Mo 6 Mo 30 Days -1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr -1 Yr 6 Mo 6 Mo Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers County jail only ---- Under $400 Misdemeanor Over $400 Felony Under $400 Misdemeanor Over $400 Felony County jail only County jail only County jail only County jail only County jail only -County jail only County jail only County jail only -County jail only County jail only County jail only
D-27

Violation Code 566 PC 570 PC 577 PC 578 PC 580 PC 581 PC 587 PC 587a PC 587b PC 587c PC 587.1 PC 588 PC 588a PC 588b PC 590 PC 591 PC 592 PC 593 PC 593a PC 593b PC Violation Description Felony Dairy Equipment Offenses Penalty for Unlawfully Subleasing Bill of Lading, Receipt, or Voucher Warehouse or Wharf Receipt Failure to Show that Receipt Is "Duplicate" Sale or Pledge of Chattel without Written Consent of Person Holding Receipt Injuring or Obstructing Railroad Tracks, Rights-of-Way, or Structures Injuring Brakes of Appliances on Railroad Cars or Engines Riding Engine or Train without Authority Evading Payment of Fare Unauthorized Moving of Locomotives Injuring Public Road or Bridge Depositing Glass, Tacks, or Other Substances Removing Barriers, Notices, or Danger Signals on Closed Road Injuring Road Signs or Guide Posts Injuring or Tapping Telegraph, Telephone, Cable Television, or Any Electrical Line Taking or Polluting Water by Injuring Ditch or Canal Injuring Electric Power Line Driving Iron or Other Hard Substance into Trees, Saw-Logs, or Other Wood Tower or Pole Climbing Statute of Limitations 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 1 Yr 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr Statute Code Section 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC Possible Sentences -------6 Mo 30 Days 6 Mo -6 Mo -6 Mo 6 Mo ----6 Mo -------County jail only County jail only County jail only Likelihood of injury makes this a felony County jail only Likelihood of injury makes this a felony County jail only County jail only - Under $400 Misdemeanor Over $400 Felony -Additional punishment for causing bodily injury County jail only Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers
D-28

Violation Code 593c PC 593d PC 593e PC 593f PC 593g PC 594 PC 594.1 PC 594.2 PC 594.3 PC 594.4 PC 594.7 PC 596 PC 596.5 PC 597 PC 597a PC 597b PC 597c PC 597e PC 597f PC 597g PC Violation Description Interference or Obstruction of Flow of Gas or Other Hazardous Liquids Unauthorized Connection with Multichannel Video or Information Services Provider Manufacture, Distribution, or Sale of Device for Intercepting or Decoding Subscription Television Transmissions Multi-Point Distribution Service or Instructional Television Fixed Service Possession of Substance Hard Enough to Injure Saws or Wood Manufacturing Equipment Vandalism Giving or Selling Aerosol Containers of Paint to Minor Possession of Tools or Marking Substance with Intent to Commit Vandalism Vandalism Place of Worship Vandalism of Structure with Butyric Acid or Similar Caustic Substance Subsequent Conviction for Vandalism Poisoning Animals Abuse of Elephants Killing, Maiming, or Abusing Animals Cruelty in Transporting Animals Animal Fights / Worrying Animals Training Animals to Fight / Attending Training Quarters or Fight Impounding Animal with Insufficient Food and Water Animal Neglect / Killing Neglected, Sick, or Useless Animal Poling or Tripping of Horses Statute of Limitations 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr Statute Code Section 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC Possible Sentences --1 Yr 90 Days 1 Yr -90-240 Days ----6 Mo 6 Mo -6 Mo 6 Mo 6 Mo 6 Mo 6 Mo 6 Mo --Repeat offense carries 2-year sentence County jail only County jail only Amount of damage in dollars Community service only ----County jail only County jail only Counseling for offenders County jail only County jail only County jail only County jail only County jail only County jail only Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers
D-29

Violation Code 597h PC 597i PC 597j PC 597k PC 597l PC 597m PC 597n PC 597o PC 597r PC 597s PC 597t PC 597x PC 597y PC 597.1 PC 597.5 PC 598 PC 598a PC 598b PC 599 PC 599e PC Violation Description Animals Attached to Motor Vehicles Manufacture, Sale, or Possession of Gaffs, Slashers, or Sharp Implements Owning, Possessing, or Keeping Any Cock with Intention to Engage in Fighting Use of Bristle or Tack Bur on Animals Pet Shops Conducting Bullfighting Exhibitions Docking Horses Requirement for Transporting Equine to Slaughter Purebred Imported Horses Abandoning Domestic Dog or Cat Mistreatment of Confined Animals Sale or Transport of Disabled Animal for Slaughter Out of State Violations Keeping Animal without Proper Care Dog Fights Training, Conducting, Attending Killing birds or Robbing Nests in Cemeteries Killing or Possessing Dog or Cat with Intent of Selling or Giving Away Pelt Possession, Importation, Exportation, Buying, or Selling of Pet for Food Mistreatment of Poultry or Rabbits Added Authority for Killing Animal Outliving Usefulness Statute of Limitations 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr Statute Code Section 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC Possible Sentences 6 Mo 6 Mo 6 Mo 10-175 Days 90 Days 6 Mo 6 Mo 6 Mo 6 Mo 6 Mo 6 Mo 6 Mo 6 Mo 6 Mo 16 Mo-3 Yrs 6 Mo 6 Mo 6 Mo 6 Mo 6 Mo Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers County jail only County jail only County jail only County jail only County jail only County jail only County jail only County jail only -County jail only County jail only County jail only County jail only County jail only -County jail only County jail only County jail only County jail only County jail only
D-30

Violation Code 599f PC 600 PC 600.5 PC 601 PC 602 PC 602.1 PC 602.4 PC 602.5 PC 602.6 PC 602.7 PC 602.8 PC 602.10 PC Violation Description Non-ambulatory Animals Punishment Harming, Interfering with or Obstructing a Peace Officer's Horse or Dog Intentional Injury to or Death of Guide Dog Trespass Threat to Cause Serious Bodily Injury Trespass to Land Interference with Business by Obstructing or Intimidating Persons Attempting to Carry on Business or Their Customers Unauthorized Sales at Airports Unauthorized Entry of Dwelling Unauthorized Entry of Fairgrounds Unauthorized Peddling on Rapid Transit District Property or Vehicles Trespass Entering Cultivated, Fenced, or Posted Land Physical Obstruction of Student or Teacher from Attending or Instructing at the University of California, California State University, or Community Colleges Obstructing Individual from Entering or Exiting Health Care Facility, Place of Worship, or School Injury to Dwelling House Injuring Crops of Grain, Fruit, or Vegetables Injuring Survey Marks or Monuments Injuring Hydro-Power Equipment Endangering Navigation by Masked or False Light Tampering with Coast or Geodetic Survey Monument Tampering with Posted Legal Notice Statute of Limitations 1 Yr 3 Yrs 1 Yr 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr Statute Code Section 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC Possible Sentences 6 Mo 16 Mo-3 Yrs 1 Yr -6 Mo 90 Days 6 Mo 6 Mo 6 Mo -6 Mo 1 Yr Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers County jail only -Restitution and imprisonment -County jail only County jail only County jail only County jail only County jail only Infraction County jail only County jail only
602.11 PC 603 PC 604 PC 605 PC 607 PC 610 PC 615 PC 616 PC
1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1-3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr
802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC
5-30 Days 6 Mo 6 Mo 6 Mo --6 Mo 1 Mo
County jail only County jail only County jail only County jail only Dollar amount of damage -County jail only County jail only
D-31

Violation Code 617 PC 618 PC 620 PC 621 PC 622 PC 622.5 PC 623 PC 624 PC 625 PC 625b PC 625c PC 626.2 PC 626.4 PC 626.6 PC Mutilating Writings Opening or Disclosing Contents of Sealed Letter Altering Telegram or Phone Message Vandalism to Law Enforcement or Firefighter's Memorial Destroying Monuments or Civic Improvements Willful Injury of Any Archeological or Historical Object Destruction of Caves and Contents Injuring Water Pipes Using Water after Shut-Off Aircraft Tampering with or Removing Parts from Willful Tampering with Passenger Transit Vehicle or System Suspended or Dismissed Student or Employee Willfully Entering Campus Authority of Chief Administrative Officer to Revoke Authority of Person to Remain on Campus Person Not a Student, Officer or Employee Interference with Peaceful Conduct on Campus / Failure to Leave or Reentering Campus Interference with Peaceful Conduct of Campus Activities Person Upon or Near School Ground without Lawful Business Interference with Peaceful Conduct Specified Drug Offender Upon or Near School Ground Failure to Leave or Reentering Campus Gun-free School Zone Act of 1995 Bringing or Possessing Firearm on Grounds of Public or Private School, College, or University Stabbing Instruments, Razors, Tasers, Stun, or Pellet Guns on School Grounds Violation Description Statute of Limitations 3 Yrs 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1-3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr Statute Code Section 801 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC Possible Sentences -6 Mo --6 Mo 6 Mo 1 Yr 6 Mo 6 Mo --6 Mo 6 Mo 6 Mo -County jail only --County jail only County jail only County jail only County jail only County jail only If aircraft is rendered unsafe Felony -County jail only County jail only County jail only Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers
626.7 PC 626.8 PC 626.85 PC 626.9 PC
1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1-3 Yrs
802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC
6 Mo 6 Mo 6 Mo 2-5 Yrs
County jail only County jail only County jail only --
626.10 PC
3 Yrs
801 PC
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D-32

Violation Code 627.7 PC 627.8 PC 631 PC 632 PC 632.5 PC 632.6 PC 632.7 PC 634 PC 635 PC 636 PC 636.5 PC 637 PC 637.1 PC 637.4 PC 637.5 PC 637.6 PC 639 PC 639a PC 640 PC 640a PC Violation Description Failure or Refusal to Leave School Grounds Promptly Subsequent Offenses Wiretapping Eavesdropping on or Recording Confidential Communications Intercepting or Receiving Cellular Radio Telephone Communication Intercepting or Receiving Cordless Telephone Communication Recording Communications via Cellular Radio, Cordless, or Landline Telephone without Consent of All Parties Trespassing for Purpose of Committing Invasion of Privacy Manufacturing or Selling Devices Intended for Eavesdropping or Interception of Telephone Communications Eavesdropping on or Recording Conversation between Person in Custody and His Attorney Wrongful Interception and Divulgence of Police Radio Communication Wrongful Disclosure of Telegraphic or Telephonic Communication Wrongful Obtaining of Telegraphic or Telephonic Communication Use of Polygraph Examination as Prerequisite to Accusatory Pleading Prohibited Cable Television Invasion of Privacy Disclosure of Personal Information Obtained in Establishment or Implementation of Carpool or Rideshare Programs Prohibited Bribing Financial Institution Employee to Obtain Credit Financial Institution Employee Accepting Bribe Infractions Committed on or in Facilities or Vehicles or Public Transportation System Beating Vending or Slot Machine Statute of Limitations 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr Statute Code Section 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC Possible Sentences 6 Mo 6 Mo -------------1 Yr --48 Hrs -Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers County jail only County jail only -----------Fine only -County jail only --Community service only --
D-33

Violation Code 640b PC 640.5 PC 640.6 PC 640.7 PC 641 PC 641.3 PC 641.5 PC 641.6 PC 642 PC) 643 PC 646 PC 646.5 PC 646.6 PC 646.9 PC 647 PC 647(h) PC 647(i) PC 647b PC 647c PC 647e PC Beating Pay Phone Graffiti or Other Inscribed Material Government Facilities and Vehicles of Public Transportation Systems Graffiti or Other Inscribed Material Real or Personal Property of Another Graffiti and Vandalism Highways Inducing Disclosure of Phone Message or Telegram by Bribery Commercial Bribery Clothes Cleaning Establishment Using Volatile, Commercially Moisture-free Solvent Use of Carbon Tetrachloride or Trichlorethylene by Onsite Dry Cleaner Removing and Keeping Articles from Corpse Disposal of Fetal Remains Solicitation of Personal Injury Claims with Intent to Sue Out of State Employment Solicitation to Obtain Authorization as Investigator Solicitation for Sale of Accident Photographs Stalking Disorderly Conduct Defined Prowling or Loitering Peeping Loitering Around Adult Schools Obstructing Movement on Street or Public Place Counties May Prohibit Open Containers in Certain Locations Violation Description Statute of Limitations 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 1-3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1-3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr. 1 Yr. 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr Statute Code Section 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC Possible Sentences -1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr -16 Mo-3 Yrs ----6 Mo --2-4 Yrs ---6 Mo ---County jail only County jail only County jail only - Under $1,000 Misdemeanor Over $1,000 Felony -- Under $400 Misdemeanor Over $400 Felony -County jail only --------Infraction only Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers
D-34

Violation Code 647f PC 647.6 PC 647.7 PC 647.9 PC 648 PC 648a PC 649 PC 649a PC 651 PC 652 PC 653 PC 653d PC 653f PC 653h PC 653i PC 653j PC 653k PC 653m PC 653n PC 653o PC 653q PC Violation Description Prostitution Following Prior Conviction/Positive AIDS Test Child Molesters Punishment Disorderly Conduct Involving Peeping Child Molesters Punishment Uttering and Passing Counterfeit Paper Tokens or Slugs Imitating Coins Unlawful to Misdirect Prospective Hotel Guests Fraud in Procuring Hotel Guests Food Stamps Selling of Body Piercing of Unemancipated Minor Tattooing Minor Failure to Keep Records on Sale of Mining Machinery Solicitation to Commit Felony Sound Recordings Leaving Scene of Skiing Accident Solicitation of Minor to Commit Felony Switchblade Knives Harassing by Telephone Installation or Maintenance of Two-way Mirror Permitting Observation of Certain Areas Unlawful Import of Dead Animals for Commercial Purposes Importation/Possession of Dead Seals for Commerce Statute of Limitations 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr. 1 Yr 1-3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1-6 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr Statute Code Section 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC Possible Sentences --Up to 1 Yr ---------Up to 9 Yrs 2-5 Yrs -3-7 Yrs -1 Yr --6 Mo -Forced entry or second violation Felony County jail only Minor 2-year statute of limitations First offense Misdemeanor Additional offenses Felonies ----Infraction only --Dependent on type of crime solicited -Infraction only --County jail only --County jail only Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers
D-35

Violation Code 653r PC 653s PC 653t PC 653u PC 653x PC 653w PC 653.1 PC 653.22 PC 653.55 PC 654.1 PC 659 PC 666 PC 666.5 PC Violation Description Possession with Intent to Sell Endangered Dead Animals or Products Made from Same Sale/Transportation of Live Performance Recorded without Consent Interfering with Amateur or Citizen's Band Radio Frequency or with Emergency Communication Over Police Radio Frequency Recording of Article with Intent to Sell without Owner's Consent Telephoning 911 Emergency Line with Intent to Annoy or Harass Failure to Disclose Origin of Recording or Audiovisual Work Balloons Made of Electrically Conductive Material Restrictions Loitering with Intent to Commit Prostitution Unlawful False or Misleading Statement or Assertion of Fact Transportation Providing without Permit Unlawful Counseling or Aiding Misdemeanor Conviction to Petty Theft after Serving Term for Other Theft Repeat Offenders Enhancement for Felony Vehicle Theft or Felony Grand Theft Involving Motor Vehicle, Trailer, or Special Construction Equipment Sentence Enhancement Schedules Violation of Probation Possession of Destructive Device Prohibited Possession of Destructive Device in Public Places Intention to Make Destructive Device without Valid Permit Carrying or Placing Explosive on Transportation Vehicles Sale or Transportation of Destructive Device Prohibited Statute of Limitations 1 Yr 3 Yrs 1-3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs Statute Code Section 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC Possible Sentences -2-5 Yrs --6 Mo 2-5 Yrs --6 Mo --16 Mo-3 Yrs 2-4 Yrs --If offense results in serious bodily injury or property loss in excess of $10,000 occurs Felony -County jail only --------Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers
666.7 PC 1203.2(a) PC 18710 PC 18715 PC 18720 PC 18725 PC 18730 PC
3 Yrs -3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs
--801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC
---2-6 Yrs 2-4 Yrs 2-6 Yrs 2-4 Yrs
-May result in person losing ability to be on probation Formerly 12303 PC Formerly 12303.2 PC Formerly 12312 PC Formerly 12303.1 PC Formerly 12303.6 PC
D-36

Violation Code 18735 PC 18740 PC 18745 PC Violation Description Punishment for Possession or Transportation of Ammunition Greater than .60 Caliber Explosion of Destructive Device Explosion of Destructive Device with Intent to Commit Murder Statute of Limitations 1-3 Yrs 3 Yrs Indefinite Statute Code Section 801 PC 801 PC 799 PC Possible Sentences -3-7 Yrs Life with possibility of parole 5-9 Yrs Life without parole -1 Yr ----2-5 Yrs --------Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers Prior conviction makes this a felony Formerly 12304 PC Formerly 12303.3 PC Formerly 12308 PC
18750 PC 18755 PC
Explosion of Destructive Device which Causes Bodily Injury Explosion of Destructive Device which Causes Death, Mayhem, or Great Bodily Injury Carrying Concealed Explosive Substance Possession of Hand Grenade (Military/Replica) Sale of Less Lethal Weapon to Minor Sale of BB Device to Minor Furnishing BB Device to Minor without Permission of Parent or Legal Guardian Sale/Possession/Manufacture of Blow Gun Booby Traps Altering Appearance of Imitation Firearm Sale/Possession/Manufacture of Air Gauge Knife Sale/Possession/Manufacture of Belt Buckle Knife Sale/Possession/Manufacture of Cane Sword Sale/Possession/Manufacture of Lipstick Case Knife Sale/Possession/Manufacture of Shobi-Zue Sale/Possession/Manufacture of Writing Pen Knife Sale/Possession/Manufacture of Ballistic Knife
6 Yrs Indefinite
800 PC 799 PC
Formerly 12309 PC If offense results in death Life without parole If offense results in serious injury Life with possibility of parole (formerly 12310 PC) Formerly 12020(a)(3) PC Formerly 12020(a)(1) PC Formerly 12655 PC Formerly 12551 PC Formerly 12552 PC Formerly 12582 PC Formerly 12355 PC Formerly 12553(b) Formerly 12020(a)(1) PC Formerly 12020(a)(1) PC Formerly 12020(a)(1) PC Formerly 12020(a)(1) PC Formerly 12020(a)(1) PC Formerly 12020(a)(1) PC Formerly 12020(a)(1) PC
19100 PC 19200 PC 19405 PC 19910 PC 19915 PC 20010 PC 20110 PC 20150(a) 20310 PC 20410 PC 20510 PC 20610 PC 20710 PC 20910 PC 21110 PC
3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs
801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC
D-37

Violation Code 21310 PC 21510 PC 21710 PC 21810 PC 22010 PC 22210 PC 22410 PC 22610 PC 22810 PC 22900 PC 22910 PC 23900 PC 24310 PC 24410 PC 24510 PC 24610 PC 24710 PC 25100 PC 25300 PC 25400 PC 25850 PC Violation Description Carrying Concealed Dirk or Dagger Sale/Possession of Switchblade Knife Possession of Composite or Wooden Knuckles Possession of Metal Knuckles Sale/Possession/Manufacture of Nunchaku Sale/Possession/Manufacture of Sap or Similar Weapon Sale/Possession/Manufacture of Shurken Purchase/Possession/Use of Stun Gun Possession by Others Qualifications for Tear Gas/Weapon Sale/Possession/Transportation of Tear Gas or Tear Gas Weapon Prohibited Alteration of Identification on Tear Gas Weapon Altering or Effacing Identifying Marks on Firearms Possession/Manufacture of Camouflaged Firearm Container Sale/Possession/Manufacture of Cane Gun Sale /Possession/Manufacture of Firearm Not Immediately Recognizable as Firearm Sale /Possession/Manufacture of Undetectable Firearm Sale /Possession/Manufacture of Wallet Gun Criminal Storage of Firearm Carrying Firearm in Public Place while Masked to Hide Identity Prohibited Carrying Concealed Firearm Carrying a Loaded Firearm In Public Statute of Limitations 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 3 Yrs 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs Statute Code Section 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC Possible Sentences --------16 Mo-3 Yrs 1 Yr -------16 Mo-3 Yrs -1 Yr 1 Yr Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers Formerly 12020(a)(1) PC Formerly 12020(a)(1) PC Formerly 12020.1 PC Formerly 12020(a)(1) PC Formerly 12020(a)(1) PC Formerly 12020(a)(1) PC Formerly 12020(a)(1) PC Formerly 12651 PC Formerly 12403.7 PC Formerly 12420 PC Formerly 12422 PC Formerly 12090 PC Formerly 12020(a)(1) PC Formerly 12020(a)(1) PC Formerly 12020(a)(1) PC Formerly 12020(a)(1) PC Formerly 12020(a)(1) PC Formerly 12035 PC Formerly 12040 PC Formerly 12025 PC Formerly 12031 PC
D-38

Violation Code 26100 PC Violation Description Prohibition of Firearms in Vehicles / Discharging Firearm from Vehicle Open Carry Unloaded Firearm Carrying Unloaded Firearm Not Handgun Possession of Pistol, Revolver, or Concealable Firearm by Minor Possession of Live Ammunition Unlawful Person in Possession Person Restricted from Firearm Possession Due to Restraining Order, Probation, or Protective Order Person Previously Convicted of Violent Offense Prohibited from Possessing Firearms Sale/ Possession/Manufacture of Flechette Dart/Bullet Containing Explosive Agent Sale/Supply of Ammunition to Under Aged Person Sale of Ammunition to Minor Possession of Ammunition by Prohibited Person Possession of Ammunition by Prohibited Person Sale of Ammunition to Prohibited Person Sale of Ammunition to Prohibited Person Ammunition on School Grounds Possession of Metal or Armor Penetrating Ammunition Possession of Metal or Armor Penetrating Ammunition Sale/Manufacture/Transportation of Metal or Armor Penetrating Ammunition Sale/Manufacture/Possession/Use of Metal or Armor Penetrating Ammunition Statute of Limitations 1-3 Yrs Statute Code Section 801 PC Possible Sentences 16 Mo-3 Yrs Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers Person discharging firearm from vehicle Felony Person driving vehicle, not discharging firearm Misdemeanor (formerly 2034 PC) --Prior conviction makes this a felony Formerly 12101(a)(1) PC Prior conviction makes this a felony Formerly 12101(b)(2) PC Formerly 12021 PC Formerly 12021(g)(2) PC Formerly 12021.1 PC Formerly 12020(a)(1) PC Formerly 12316 PC Formerly 12316a and b PC Formerly 12316 PC Formerly 12316b and d PC Formerly 12317 PC Formerly 12316b and d PC Formerly 12316c PC Formerly 12320 PC Formerly 12320 PC Formerly 12320 PC Formerly 12321 PC
26350 PC 26400 PC 29610 PC 29650 PC 29800 PC 29825 PC 29900 PC 30210 PC 30300 PC 30300 PC 30305 PC 30305 PC 30306 PC 30306 PC 30310 PC 30315 PC 30315 PC 30320 PC 30320 PC
1 Yr 1 Yr 1-3 Yrs 1-3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1-3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1-3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1-3 Yrs 1-3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs
802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 Pc 801 PC
-------1 Yr ---------16 Mo-3 Yrs --
D-39

Violation Code 30600 PC 30605 PC 30610 PC 31500 PC 32625(a) PC 32625)b) PC 32900 PC 33215 PC 33410 PC 33410 PC 33600 PC 2800.1 VC 2800.2 VC 2800.3 VC 4461 VC 4462 VC 4463 VC 5500 VC 10501 VC 10752 VC Violation Description Sale/Possession/Manufacture/Transportation of Assault Weapon/ .50 BMG Rifle Sale/Possession/Manufacture/Transportation of Assault Weapon Possession of .50 BMG Rifle Sale/Manufacture/Possession of Unconventional Pistol Possession/Transportation of Illegal/Conversion of Firearms Possession/Transportation of Machine Guns Sale/Manufacture/Possession of Multi-Burst Trigger Activator Sale/Manufacture/Possession of Short Barreled Shotgun or Rifle Possession of Silencer Possession of Firearm Silencers Sale/Manufacture/Possession of Zip Guns Intention to Evade Peace Officer in Motor Vehicle or on Bicycle Misdemeanor Attempting to Evade Peace Officer while Driving Recklessly Punishment Evasion of Peace Officer Unlawful Use of Forms of Registration, Plates, Permits, Placards, or Validation Tabs Unlawful Use or Possession of Vehicle Identification Documents Falsifying Evidence of Registration, Ownership, or Identification / Falsifying or Loaning Disabled Person Placard Delivery of Evidence of Registration before Disassembly False Theft of Vehicle Reports Illegal Possession or Sale of Identification Number Statute of Limitations 6 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 6 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1-3 Yrs 1 Yr 1-3 Yrs 3 Yrs Statute Code Section 800 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 800 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC Possible Sentences 4-8 Yrs ----4-8 Yrs -------3-5 Yrs --16 Mo-3 Yrs 6 Mo 16 Mo-3 Yrs -Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers Formerly 12280(a) PC Firearm was registered as legal weapon Formerly 12289(b) PC -Formerly 12020(a)(1) PC Formerly 12220(a) PC Formerly 12220(b) PC Formerly 12020(a)(1) PC Formerly 12020(a)(1) PC Formerly 12520 PC Formerly 12520 PC Formerly 12020(a)(1) PC -Disregard for safety Causing serious injury or death --Placard only Misdemeanor County jail only Prior conviction makes this a felony --
D-40

Violation Code 10801 VC 10802 VC 10803 VC 10851 VC 10854 VC 12500 VC 13200 VC 13200.5 VC 14601.5 VC 14610.5 VC 20001 VC 20002 VC 23152 VC 23153 VC 23222 VC 23223 VC 38318 VC 38318.5 VC 42001.7 VC 8101 H&S Violation Description Owning or Operating Chop Shop Tampering with Vehicle Identification Number Buying or Possessing Vehicles with Altered Vehicle Identification Numbers Vehicle Theft Uncontested Action by Vehicle Bailee Punishment Unlicensed Operation Unlawful Speeding and Reckless Driving Driving in Excess of 100 Miles Per Hour Driving while Privileges Suspended for Failure to Take Chemical Test or for Driving with Specified Blood Alcohol Level Sale/Distribution of Crib Sheets / Impersonation of License Applicant Hit and Run Property Damage Reports and Notices Punishment Driving while Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs Driving Under the Influence Open Alcoholic Beverage Container or Marijuana in Vehicle Open Alcoholic Beverage Containers-Possession Throwing Substances at Off-Highway Motor Vehicles Malicious Acts Littering Vandalism to Cemeteries Statute of Limitations 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs Statute Code Section 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC Possible Sentences 2-4 Yrs 16 Mo-3 Yrs 2-6 Yrs 2-4 Yrs 1 Yr ---6 Mo -2-4 Yrs 6 Mo 96 hrs. ---6 Mo 6 Mo ------County jail only -Revocation of license only Suspension of license only County jail only - If great bodily Injury If not great bodily injury 1 year County jail only County jail only Causing bodily injury Fine only -County jail only County jail only Fine only -Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers
D-41

Violation Code 11162.5 H&S 11350 H&S 11351 H&S 11351.5 H&S 11352 H&S 11353 H&S 11353.5 H&S 11353.7 H&S 11354 H&S 11355 H&S 11357(a) H&S 11357(b) H&S 11357(c) H&S 11357(d) H&S 11357(e) H&S 11359 H&S 11360 H&S 11361 H&S 11363 H&S 11364 H&S 11364.7 H&S Violation Description Prescription Blanks Counterfeit Unlawful Possession of Drugs Unlawful Possession of Drugs for Sale Possession/Purchase of Cocaine for Sale Unlawful Possession of Drugs for Transportation Adult's Employment of Minor for Unlawful Transactions Selling or Giving Controlled Substance to Minor Preparation for Sale or Sale of Controlled Substance to Minor in Public Park Minor's Employment of Fellow Minor for Unlawful Transactions Delivery of Falsely Represented Items Possession of Marijuana Concentrated Cannabis Possession of Marijuana Possession of Marijuana Possession on School Grounds Punishment Possession on School Grounds Punishment Possession of Marijuana for Sale Possession of Marijuana for Transportation Employment of Minors for Unlawful Transactions Planting and Harvesting Peyote Possession of Paraphernalia for Unlawful Use Furnishing/Manufacturing Drug Paraphernalia/Furnishing to Minors Forfeiture of Business License Statute of Limitations 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3-6 Yrs 6 Yrs 6 Yrs 6 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1-3 Yrs Statute Code Section 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 800 PC 800 PC 800 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 801 PC Possible Sentences --2-4 Yrs 3-5 Yrs 3-5 Yrs 3-9 Yrs 5-9 Yrs 3-9 Yrs ----6 Mo 10 Days --2-4 Yrs 3-7 Yrs ----Narcotics Narcotics -Narcotics -----Concentrated cannabis Less than 28.5 grams Fine only More than 28.5 grams County jail only Less than 28.5 grams Over 18 years old Less than 28.5 grams Under 18 years old Marijuana 28. 5 grams or more Marijuana 28.5 grams or more ---Wobbler Based on controlled substance type Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers
D-42

Violation Code 11366 H&S 11366.5 H&S 11366.6 H&S 11366.8 H&S 11370.1 H&S 11370.6 H&S 11371 H&S 11371.1 H&S 11374.5 H&S 11375 H&S 11377 H&S 11378 H&S 11378.5 H&S 11379 H&S 11379.2 H&S 11379.5 H&S 11379.6 H&S 11380 H&S 11382 H&S 11383 H&S Violation Description Maintenance of Location for Unlawful Activities Management of Location Used for Unlawful Manufacture or Storage of Controlled Substance Use of Location to Suppress Law Enforcement Entry in Order to Sell Controlled Substances Possession of False Compartment Designed for Storing Controlled Substances Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substances while Armed with Loaded Firearm Possession of Funds in Excess of $100,000 for Unlawful Purchase of Controlled Substances Offenses Carrying Mandatory State Prison Sentence Prescription Fraud for Violation or for Inducing Violation by Minor Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Disposal of Hazardous Substances Possession for Sale of Designated Substances Unlawful Possession of Drugs Controlled Substances Unlawful Possession of Drugs For Sale Possession for Sale of Phencyclidine (PCP) Unlawful Possession of Drugs for Transportation Possession for Sale of Controlled Substance Containing Ketamine Sale/Importation/Distribution of Phencyclidine (PCP) Manufacture of Controlled Substances Employment of Minors for Unlawful Transactions Restricted Drugs Substitution of Fraudulently Represented Items Possession for Manufacturing of Methamphetamine and Phencyclidine Statute of Limitations 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3-6 Yrs 3 Yrs 6 Yrs 3 Yrs 6 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs Statute Code Section 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 800 PC 801 PC 800 PC 801 PC 801 PC Possible Sentences --3-5 Yrs 16 Mo-3 Yrs 2-4 Yrs 2-4 Yrs --2-4 Yrs ---3-5 Yrs 2-4 Yrs -3-9 Yrs 3-7 Yrs 3-9 Yrs -2-6 Yrs ----------Wobbler Based on controlled substance type ---------Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers
D-43

Violation Code 11390 H&S 11391 H&S 11550 H&S 109575 H&S 109580 H&S 119 B&P 580 B&P 581 B&P 582 B&P 583 B&P 584 B&P 729 B&P 1700 B&P 1701 B&P 1764 B&P 2052 B&P 2053 B&P 2054 B&P 2474 B&P 2795 B&P Violation Description Cultivation of Spores or Mycelium Capable of Producing a Controlled Substance Mushrooms Sale/Importation/Transportation/Furnishing of Spores or Mycelium Capable of Producing a Controlled Substance Use Prohibited / Offense / Punishment Controlled Substance Penalties Imitation Controlled Substance Penalties for Distribution to Minors Imitation Controlled Substance Unlawful Use of Licenses, Certificates, Etc. Sale of Degrees, Certificates, or Transcripts of Medical Records Fraudulent Procurement or Alteration of Diplomas of Medical Records Use of Fraudulent Diplomas, Certificates, Etc. of Medical Records False Statement in Writing, or Document Required, or Applicant of Medical Records Impersonation During Examination of Medical Records Sexual Exploitation by Physician, Surgeon, Psychotherapist, or Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor Misdemeanor Offense and Punishment Offenses Constituting Felony on Second Conviction False Representation of License Status Unauthorized Practice of Medicine Unauthorized Practice Creating Risk to Patient False Indications of License Unauthorized Practice of Podiatric Medicine Unauthorized Practice of Nursing Statute of Limitations 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 1-3 Yrs 1 Yr 1-3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr Statute Code Section 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 801 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC Possible Sentences --90-180 Days 6 Mo 1 Yr 6 Mo -----16 Mo-3 Yrs 10 Days -6 Mo 6 Mo -6 Mo 6 Mo 1 Yr --County jail only County jail only County jail only County jail only ----- One victim Misdemeanor More than one victim Felony. County jail only Prior conviction makes this a felony County jail only County jail only -County jail only County jail only County jail only Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers
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Violation Code 2796 B&P 2885 B&P 2886 B&P 3123 B&P 3124 B&P 3127 B&P 4149 B&P 4324 B&P 25658 B&P Violation Description Unlawful Representation of Nursing False Representation of License Status Impersonation of Applicants Alteration of Certificates Use of Fraudulent Certificates Unauthorized Practice Sale or Distribution by Nonresident Distributors Unlawful Use of Prescriptions Sale to and Consumption by Minors / Minor Decoys Used by Peace Officers to Apprehend Licenses, Employees, or Agents Violating Section Possession or Presentation of False Identification Alcoholic Beverages in Possession of or Furnished to Minor Seizure by Peace Officer Statute of Limitations 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 3 Yrs 1 Yr Statute Code Section 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 802 PC 801 PC 802 PC Possible Sentences 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 6 Mo -6 Mo Other Considerations/Former Code Numbers County jail only County jail only County jail only County jail only County jail only County jail only County jail only -County jail only
25661 B&P 25662 B&P
1 Yr 1 Yr
802 PC 802 PC
32 hrs 6 Mo
Community service only County jail only
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Appendix E
LINK TO HANDBOOK
The Biological Evidence Preservation Handbook

Provided by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ)
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Appendix F
COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE EVIDENCE/PROPERTY EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT EXAMPLES There is a variety of commercially available equipment agencies can procure to facilitate the evidence/property function. While POST cannot recommend or endorse any specific brand or model, examples of the types of equipment listed below are shown on the following pages:
Example # 1 2 Page Biohazardous Materials Waste Container .................................................... F-2 Blood Drying/Wet Evidence Drying Equipment ............................................ F-2 (Examples AD) Bulk Storage Locker/Cage ........................................................................... F-3 (Examples AC) Commercial Grade Industrial Refrigerator and Freezer .............................. F-4 (Examples A, B) Hazardous Materials Storage Container/Cabinet ........................................ F-5 (Examples AF) High Density Mobile Shelving ...................................................................... F-6 (Examples AD) Industrial Safe .............................................................................................. F-7 (Examples A, B) Media Storage ............................................................................................. F-8 Modular/Uniform Shelving ........................................................................... F-8 (Examples A, B) Pass-through Temporary Refrigerator ......................................................... F-9 (Examples AD) Pass-through Temporary Storage Lockers ................................................ F-10 (Examples AF) Sharps Container ....................................................................................... F-11 (Examples A, B)
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EXAMPLE 1: Biohazardous Materials Waste Container
EXAMPLE 2A: Blood Drying/Wet Evidence Drying Equipment
EXAMPLE 2B: Blood Drying/Wet Evidence Drying Equipment
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F. Commercially Available Evidence/Property Equipment
EXAMPLE 2C: Blood Drying/Wet Evidence Drying Equipment
EXAMPLE 2D: Blood Drying/Wet Evidence Drying Equipment
EXAMPLE 3A: Bulk Storage Locker/Cage
EXAMPLE 3B: Bulk Storage Locker/Cage
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EXAMPLE 3C: Bulk Storage Locker/Cage
EXAMPLE 4A: Commercial Grade Industrial Refrigerator and Freezer
EXAMPLE 4B: Commercial Grade Industrial Refrigerator and Freezer
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EXAMPLE 5A: Hazardous Materials Storage Container/Cabinet
EXAMPLE 5B: Hazardous Materials Storage Container/Cabinet
EXAMPLE 5C: Hazardous Materials Storage Container/Cabinet
EXAMPLE 5D: Hazardous Materials Storage Container/Cabinet
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EXAMPLE 5E: Hazardous Materials Storage Container/Cabinet
EXAMPLE 5F: Hazardous Materials Storage Container/Cabinet
EXAMPLE 6A: High Density Mobile Shelving (Schematic)
EXAMPLE 6B: High Density Mobile Shelving (Conventional Shelving layout)
Since shelving is mobile, it can be stacked as shown below to nearly double the storage space.
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EXAMPLE 6C: High Density Mobile Shelving
EXAMPLE 6D: High Density Mobile Shelving
EXAMPLE 7A: Industrial Safe
EXAMPLE 7B: Industrial Safe
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EXAMPLE 8: Media Storage
EXAMPLE 9A: Modular/Uniform Shelving
EXAMPLE 9B: Modular/Uniform Shelving
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EXAMPLE 10A: (Closed front view) Pass-through Temporary Refrigerator
EXAMPLE 10B: Pass-through Temporary Refrigerator (Open front view)
EXAMPLE 10C: Pass-through Temporary Refrigerator (Open rear view)
EXAMPLE 10D: Pass-through Temporary Refrigerator (Contained in bank of pass-through storage lockers)
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EXAMPLE 11A: Pass-through Temporary Storage Lockers (Front view)
EXAMPLE 11B: Pass-through Temporary Storage Lockers (Rear view)
EXAMPLE 11C: Pass-through Temporary Storage Lockers (Front view)
EXAMPLE 11D: Pass-through Temporary Storage Lockers (Rear view)
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EXAMPLE 11E: Pass-through Temporary Storage Lockers (Front view)
EXAMPLE 11F: Pass-through Temporary Storage Lockers (Rear view)
EXAMPLE 12A: Sharps Container

(Wall mounted unit)
EXAMPLE 12B: Sharps Container (Various container models)
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INDEXI
INDEX
Alert mechanisms, 2-6 Alternate storage facility, 1-4 Ammunition, 6-8, 6-15 Armor penetrating, regulatory code(s), B-2 Handling procedures, 1-6, 4-3 Ammunition, regulatory code(s), B-2 Annual review Agency policy/procedures, 1-6 Forms, 1-5, 2-5 Law Enforcement Evidence/Property Management Guide, xii Procedures, 1-5 Anti-static Bubble wrap bags, 4-8 Heat-sealed bags, 4-8 Appeals Period, 6-6, 6-11 Regulatory code(s), B-2 Armed escort, 6-10, 6-14 Assault weapons, DOJ, 6-9 ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, 4-4 Auction Advertisement, regulatory code(s), B-2 Authorization, 6-7 Digital media, 6-2 Disposal, 6-3 Firearms, 6-9, 6-10 Local regulations, 6-4 Notices, regulatory code(s), B-9 Property release, 2-5 Regulatory code(s), B-2 Return to finder, 6-3 Sale, regulatory code(s), B-12 Serialized property, 6-2 Audits, 1-6, 5-1, defined, A-1 Broken seals, 5-3 Documentation, 5-1, 5-4 Facility, 5-1 Identifying/correcting procedural deficiencies, 5-2 Methods, 5-2 Narcotics/controlled substances, 5-2 Packaging, 5-3 Random, 5-3 Release, 5-1 Review packaged evidence seals, 5-1 Safety, 5-3 Seals, 5-4 Sensitive items, 5-1 Staffing, 1-2 Authorization Disposition, 6-1 Release/destruction, 6-5 To make policy, B-15 To sell or auction property, 6-7 Automated Firearms System (AFS), 4-5, 6-10 Automated property management, 1-5 Automated property management system, 2-6, 2-7, 6-2
A
Abandoned property, 6-4 Regulatory code(s), B-2 Access After hours, 1-3 Authorized personnel, 4-5, 4-7 Background investigation, 1-2 Chain of command, 1-1 Co-locating office space, 3-2 Doors, 3-6 Facility, 1-3, 3-6 Field personnel, 4-14 High access, 2-8 Hours of operation, 1-3 Keys/cards/codes, 1-2, 3-6, 4-7 Low access, 2-8 Medium access, 2-8 Official use only, 2-8 Open to agency staff, 1-4 Procedures, 1-3 Restricted, 1-3, 3-6 Storage lockers, 3-3 Support personnel, 2-8 System, 2-8 System administrator, 2-8 Use of safe/vault, 4-7 Vistor's log, 2-6 Access to water, 3-3, 4-2, 4-6 Accessing data, 2-8 Adjudicated cases, 6-6, 6-11 Advertisement Regulatory code(s), B-2 Sale, regulatory code(s), B-2 Affidavit For destruction, 6-12 Regulatory code(s), B-2 Required information, 6-13 AFS (Automated Firearms System), 4-5, 6-9, 6-10 Agency Checklist for Confiscated Firearms/Other Deadly Weapons, 2-5 Agency needs Methods forreceipt, 4-1 Packaging, 4-1 Refrigerator/freezer storage, 3-4 Storing of evidence/property, 4-1 Use of forms, C-1 Agency policy/procedures, 1-5, 1-6, 2-1, 4-11, 5-5, B-1 Annual review, 1-6 Blood/wet evidence drying, 4-14 Retention, 6-7 Agency responsibilities, 6-4 Air exchange, 3-5, 4-7 Alarms Carbon monoxide, 3-6 Entry/perimeter, 3-4, 3-6 Fire, 3-6 Fire detectors, 3-6 Motion detection, 3-6 Motion sensors, 3-6 Personal duress, 1-4, 3-2, 3-6 Safe/vault, 4-7
B
Background investigation, 1-2 Back-up procedures Automated, 2-7 Back-up manual keys, 1-3 Power, 3-4 Security, 2-6 Barrier, security, 3-2 BB guns, B-7 Bicycles/toys Regulatory code(s), B-2, B-14 Storage, 3-3 Biohazardous material. See Hazardous/biohazardous materials Biological Evidence Preservation Handbook, NIJ, xi, 4-10, 4-11, E-1 Biological/DNA Handling procedures, 1-6 Biological/DNA material Contamination, 4-4 Defined, A-1 Disposal, 4-9 Evidence, defined, A-1 Firearms, 4-4 Handling procedures, 4-9 Intake, 4-9 Packaging, 4-9 Post-Conviction Testing Report, 4-13 Regulatory code(s), B-6 Sexual assault Evidence, disposal, 4-13 Regulatory code(s), B-14 Victims Bill of Rights, PC 680, 4-13 Storage, 4-9 Testing, 4-5, 4-13 Blood drying Handling procedures, 1-6 Blood/wet evidence drying, 4-14 Agency policy/procedures, 4-14 Equipment, F-2 Booby traps, regulatory code(s), B-2 Breathable packaging, 4-6 Breathable storage, 4-11 Budget, 1-4 Allocation, 1-5 Evidence/property function, v Personnel, 1-1 Bulk storage locker/cage, F-3 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), 4-4 Burn sites, 6-14 Business and Professions Code (BPC) BPC 7027, 6-6 BPC 7189, 6-6 BPC 729, 6-6
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C
Cal-DNA Databank, 4-13 CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies), A-1 Cal-EMA (California Emergency Management Agency), 4-4 California Association for Property and Evidence (CAPE), 1-3, C-1 California Department of Health Services, 6-15 California Emergency Management Agency (Cal-EMA), 4-4 California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS), 4-5, 5-2 CAPE (California Association for Property and Evidence), 1-3, C-1 Carbon monoxide alarm, 3-6 Card-key access, 4-5, 4-7 Case number, 2-1 Case number order, 4-3 Cases Adjudicated, 6-6 Felony, 6-6 Involving search warrants, 6-7 Statute of limitations, 6-6 With special circumstances, 6-7 Category table, list of regulatory codes, B-1 Ceiling construction, 3-1 Chain of command, 1-1 Facility access, 1-1 Chain of custody, 2-2, 2-7 Currency/high-value items, 4-7 Defined, A-1 Disposition, 2-5 Documentation, 2-7 Establishing, 1-5 Evidence/property transfer, 2-4 Firearms intake, 4-4 Form, C-29 Labeling, 2-3 Labels/property tags, 1-5 Log, 2-2, 2-4, 4-2 Maintaining, 1-5 Packaging, 2-3 Processes, 5-1 Property receipts, 2-2, 4-2 Receipt, 2-4 Safekeeping, 2-4, 5-1 Sealing packages, 1-5 Signature box, 2-1 Stamps, 1-5 Changeable combination lock, 4-2 Civil Code (CC) CC 2080, 4-3, 6-3, 6-4, 6-7, 6-8 CC 2080.1, 6-7, 6-8 CC 2080.10, 2-1, 6-4, 6-5 CC 2080.2, 6-3 CC 2080.3, 6-4, 6-7 CC 2080.4, 6-7 CC 2080.5, 6-7 CC 2080.6, 6-4, 6-7, 6-8 CC 2080.7, 6-4 CC 2080.9, 6-3 Claims of ownership, 6-4 Clandestine lab disposal, 6-14 Clandestine labs, 6-11 Classifications, property, 2-7 Cleanliness, 5-5 CLETS (California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System), 4-5, 5-2 Code of Regulations (CCR) CCR 66261.4, 6-14 Commercial grade industrial refrigerator/freezer, F-4 Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), A-1 Conferring with legal counsel on policy, B-15 Confiscation, Large amounts of narcotics/controlled substances, 6-11, 6-13 Conflict of interest, 1-1 Construction materials, 3-1 Contamination, 1-3, 3-4, 3-5, 4-9, 4-10, 4-14, 5-3 Biohazardous material, 3-5 Biological material, 4-4 Defined, A-1 Firearms, 4-4 Narcotics/controlled substances, 6-11 Transfer, 4-10 Contraband/controlled substances Claim for third-party interest in property seized, B-4 Exhibits, destruction, B-3 Narcotics. See Narcotics/controlled substances Regulatory code(s), B-2 Serialized property, regulatory code(s), B-3 Control number, 2-1 Controlled area for viewing evidence, 3-2 Controlled substances. See Narcotics/ controlled substances Cool room, 4-11 Defined, A-1 Storage, 3-4, 4-9 Temperature, 4-11 Correction notice, 4-1, 4-2 Costs Publication, 6-4 Regulatory code(s), B-4 Counterfeit/forged Regulatory code(s), B-4 Court Exhibits, 1-1, 6-7 Exhibits, clerk possession, B-2 Regulatory code(s), B-4 Court order, 2-3, 6-7, 6-11, 6-13 Exceptions, 6-11 Exceptions to requirements, 6-12 Exhibits, B-4 Hazardous chemicals, 6-13 Investigating peace officer, 6-7 Narcotics/controlled substances, 6-12 Release, 6-5 Transfer, 6-9 Transfer to crime lab, 6-10 Cremated remains Regulatory code(s), B-4 Crime lab, 1-3, 2-3, 2-5, 3-4, C-1 County, 4-11 Defined, A-1 Firearms, 4-5 Local, 4-1, 4-5, 4-8, 6-9 Transfer, 2-3, 6-9, 6-10 Crime scene, defined, A-1 Currency envelope, 4-7 Currency Envelope (form), C-33 Currency/high-value items, 3-1, 4-1, 4-3 Defined, A-1 Deposit policy/procedures, 4-7 Disposition/purging, 1-6, 6-1 District attorney or court clerk possession, regulatory code(s), B-2 Handling procedures, 1-6, 4-7 Liability, 4-8 Packaging, labeling, 4-7 Personnel transfer, 1-2 Predetermined threshold, 6-15 Regulatory code(s), B-4 Special procedures for disposition/purging, 6-14 Storage, 4-7 Unclaimed, 6-15 Custodian Release, 4-2 Transporting evidence, 2-3
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Data storage devices, 4-8 Data systems Reconciling all computerized data systems, 6-1 Declaration of ownership, 2-1, B-11, B-12 Regulatory code(s), B-4 Stolen/embezzled property, B-4 Decontamination Emergency, 4-1 Dedicated area, 4-1 Department of Justice (DOJ) AFS, 6-10 Agency Checklist for Confiscated Firearms/Other Deadly Weapons, 2-5 Assault weapons, 6-9 Automated Property System, 6-2 Firearms/weapons, notification requirement, B-5 Law Enforcement Gun Release, 6-9, 6-11 Notification requirement Firearm ID numbers, B-8 Firearm used in crime, B-7 Firearms/weapons, B-9 Found firearms, B-7 Misdemeanors/felonies, B-10 Serialized property, B-12 Vehicle records, B-11 Release/destruction, 2-5 Reports, B-8, B-13 Time requirement, B-13 Vehicle disposal, regulatory code(s), B-14 Deposit policy/procedures, 4-7
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Index
Destruction. See Disposal/ destruction, Return/release, or Retention/destruction Destructive device Contraband/controlled substance, regulatory code(s), B-3 Destruction/disposal, regulatory code(s), B-4 Firearms/weapons, regulatory code(s), B-7 Nuisance, regulatory code(s), B-10 Digital media, 3-3, 4-8 Regulatory code(s), B-15 Sensitivity, 3-4 Storage devices, Disposal, 6-2 Storage handling procedures, 4-8 Digital storage Handling procedures, 1-6 Digital/paper media Sensitivity, 6-8 Disaster. See Emergency/disaster Disaster planning, 1-5 Discovery, 1-1 Regulatory code(s), B-5 Disposal/destruction Approved vendors, 3-5, 6-15 Authorization, 6-5 Biohazardous material, 4-9 Biological material, 4-9, 6-6 Burn sites, 6-14 Chain of custody, 2-5 Clandestine lab procedures, 6-14 Considerations for, 1-6 County environmental health department, 6-14 Court order, 6-13 Dies/plates, B-4 Digital media storage devices, 6-2 DNA, 4-9, 6-6 Regulatory code(s), B-6 Sexual assault evidence, 4-13 Documentation, 2-1 Erroneous, 6-1 Evidence chain, 2-8 E-waste, 4-8 Explosives, regulatory code(s), B-6 Fireworks, 6-8 Found property, 6-2 Hazardous material, 3-5, 4-3, 4-4 Biohazardous, 6-15 Chemicals, 6-13 Waste, 6-14 Lawful, 6-1 Legislation, 6-4 Methods, 1-6 Methods/classifications, 6-2, 6-8, 6-10, 6-11 PCP Large amounts, 6-11, 6-12 Regulatory code(s), B-2, B-5 Photographs/photocopies, 3-5 Preparation, 6-11 Private service, 6-8 Regulatory code(s), B-4, B-6 Safekeeping, 3-4 Search warrant, 6-7 Serialized property, 6-2 Sharps containers, 3-5 Stolen/embezzled property, 6-2 Syringes, 3-5 Vehicles, regulatory code(s), B-14 Witnessed, 6-14 Disposition/purging Authorization, 6-1 Biohazardous material, 6-1 Chain of custody, 2-5 Considerations for Disposal, 1-6 Currency/high-value items, 6-1, 6-14 Currency/high-value items, special procedures, 1-6 Disposition of property, defined, A-1 Exhibits, regulatory code(s), B-12 Explosives, regulatory code(s), B-5 Firearms, special procedures, 1-6 Firearms/weapons, 2-5, 6-1, 6-9, 6-10 Firearms/weapons, regulatory code(s), B-5 Found property, 6-3 Hazardous/biohazardous materials, 6-15 Hazardous/biohazardous materials, special procedures, 1-6 Investigating peace officer, 6-1 Narcotics, special procedures, 1-6 Narcotics/controlled substances, 2-5, 6-1, 6-11 Penal Code, 6-5 Procedures, 6-1 Regulatory code(s), B-5 Sale proceeds from forfeited property, regulatory code(s), B-5 Sale proceeds of forfeited property, regulatory code(s), B-4 Statute of limitations, 6-5 District attorneys office, 1-3, 2-5, 3-5, 4-1, 4-5, 4-11, 6-5, 6-6, 6-9, C-1 Firearms release, 6-11 Diversion/delivery From adjudicated cases for training, regulatory code(s), B-3 Pawnbrokers, regulatory code(s), B-6 Regulatory code(s), B-5 Stolen/embezzled property, B-6 Unclaimed property, B-15 DMV confidentiality Regulatory code(s), B-6 DNA. See Biological/DNA material Documentation, 1-7, 4-3 Audit results, 5-1 Audits, 5-4 Chain of custody, 1-5, 2-7, 4-3 Chain of custody stamps, 1-5 Crime lab, 2-2 Firearms, 1-5 Inspection results, 5-5 Intake, 2-1, 2-7 Inventory, 5-3, 5-4 Inventory results, 5-3 Labels/property tags, 1-5 Packaging, 4-11 Procedures, 4-1 Property receipts, 1-5 Receipt, 2-5 Release, 2-1, 6-2 Retention, 2-7 Review, 2-5 Sealing packages, 1-5 Storage, 2-1, 5-2, 6-4 Transfer, 6-8 DOJ. See Department of Justice Domestic violence Evidence, 6-2 Firearms, 6-9 Firearms, regulatory code(s), B-7 Regulatory code(s), B-6 Time requirement, B-13 Doors Access, 3-6 Facility, 3-1 Interior, 3-6 Pass-through, 3-2 Drying Areas, 4-7 Blood/wet evidence, 4-10, 4-14 Blood/wet evidence equipment, F-2 Green/wet/fresh plant material, packaging, 4-6 Locker, 4-2 Duress alarms, 1-4, 3-2, 3-6
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Effect of discovery Regulatory code(s), B-5 Electronic key card, 1-3 Back-up procedures, 1-3 Electronic media. See Digital media Embezzled property. See Stolen/embezzled property Emergency planning, 1-5 Emergency/disaster Cal-EMA, 4-4 Decontamination, 4-1 Notification, 1-4 Operations plan, 1-4 Planning, 1-4 Radios, 1-4 Safety, 1-4 Employee seals, 5-3 EPM. See Evidence/Property Manager EPT. See Evidence/Property Technician Equipment (commercial) Biohazardous waste container, F-2 Blood/wet evidence drying, 4-14, F-2 Bulk storage locker/cage, F-3 Commercial grade industrial refrigerator/freezer, F-4 Hazardous materials storage container/cabinet, F-5 High density mobile shelving, F-6 Industrial safe, F-7 List of commercially available, F-1 Media storage, F-8 Modular/uniform shelving, F-8 Pass-through temporary refrigerator, F-9 Pass-through temporary storage lockers, F-10 Sharps containers, F-11
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Equipment (protective), 4-6, 4-9 Access to water, 3-3 Broken seals, 5-3 Decontamination, 4-1 Eye protection, 3-5 Eye wash, 4-1 Eye wash station, 3-3 Fuming hood, 4-6 Gloves, 3-3 Goggles, 3-3 OSHA standards, 3-5, 4-6 Particulate masks, 3-3 Safety, 3-5 Showering facilities, 3-5 Evacuation, 1-4 Evidence Adjudicated cases, 6-6 Authorization for release/destruction, 6-5 Blood/wet drying, 4-10, 4-14 Court Order, 6-2 Defined, A-1 Domestic violence, 6-2 Firearms, 4-10, 6-11 Multiple cases, 6-1 Packaging, defined, A-2 Property associated with sexually violent predators, 6-2 Regulatory code(s), B-6 Evidence/property Evidence/Property Storage Facility Access Log (form), C45 Property Invoice Return (form), C43 Record - Field Receipt (form), A-3, C-3 Record - Field Receipt (form), defined, A-2 Record (form), C-5 Report/receipt (form), C-7 Retention references, D-1 Room/unit, defined, A-2 Tracking Record (form), C-25 Transfer (form), 2-3, C-37 Evidence/Property Manager (EPM), 1-1, 1-2 Authority, 2-6 Defined, A-2 Forms custodian, 2-5 Evidence/Property Technician (EPT), 1-1; defined, A-2 E-waste Disposal, 4-8 OSHA regulations, 4-9 Exceptions Court order, 6-11 Hazardous chemicals, 6-13 Requirements, 6-12 Felony cases, 6-6 Return to finder, 6-3 Statute of limitations, 6-6 Exclusive means, Discovery procedures, B-5 Exhibits Contraband/controlled substances, destruction, B-3 Court, 1-1, 6-7 Court clerk possession, B-2 Court order, B-4 Criminal action, firearms, B-7 Currency/valuables, regulatory code(s), B-4 Firearms Used in crime, B-7 Explosives, 4-4, 6-15 Handling procedures, 1-6, 4-3 Regulatory code(s), B-6 Return of seized, regulatory code(s), B-13 Return petition, regulatory code(s), B-6 Storage, 4-4 Exposures, safety plan, 4-9 Eye protection, 4-6 Eye wash, 3-5, 4-1, 4-2 Eye wash station, 3-3 OSHA standards, 3-5 DOJ notification requirement, B-9 Domestic violence, 6-9 Domestic violence, regulatory code(s), B-6, B-7, B-9 Evidence, 4-10, 6-11 Exhibits, B-7 Found, 6-3 Handling procedures, 4-4 Held for fingerprints, 4-4 Holding period, 6-10 Intake, 2-4, 4-4 Notices, regulatory code(s), B-9 Nuisance, 6-4 Nuisance, regulatory code(s), B-10 Packaged condition, 4-4 Personnel transfer, 1-2 Photographs, 4-5 Processing, 4-4 Prohibited, regulatory code(s), B-3 Protective order, 6-10 Records, regulatory code(s), B-10 Regulatory code(s), B-3, B-5, B-6 Release, investigating peace officer, 6-9 Retained for agency use, 6-10 Retention, 6-9 Return/release, 4-6, 6-4, 6-9, 6-10 Return/release, regulatory code(s), B-8, B-11 Safekeeping, 6-10 Safety, 4-5 Sale, regulatory code(s), B-12 Serial numbers, 4-5 Short-barreled shotguns/rifles, permit for use as props, B-7 Special procedures for disposition/purging, 6-9 Stolen/embezzled, regulatory code(s), B-12 Storage, 4-4, 4-5 Time requirement, regulatory code(s), B-13 Transfer of ownership, 6-10 Transfer, regulatory codes, B-7 Fireworks, 6-8 Flammables, 4-4, 6-15 Handling procedures, 1-6, 4-3 Storage, 4-4 Floor construction, 3-1 Forensic review, 2-3 Forfeiture Contraband/controlled substances, regulatory code(s), B-3, B-12, B-13 Narcotics/controlled substances, regulatory code(s), B-5 Vehicles, regulatory code(s), B-6, B-14 Forms Annual review, 2-5 Chain of Custody, C-29 Currency Envelope, C-33 Custodian, EPM, 2-5 Evidence/Property Record, C-5 Evidence/Property Record - Field Receipt, C-3 Evidence/Property Storage Facility Access Log, C45 Evidence/Property Tracking Record, C-25
F
Facility Access, 1-3, 1-5, 3-6 Audits, 5-1 Design, 1-5 Hours of operation, 1-5 Integrity, 5-3 Security, 1-3 Storage areas, 1-5 Facility design, 3-1 Ceilings, 3-1 Doors, 3-1 Office/staff work areas, 3-1 Plywood, 3-1 Report writing, 3-3 Safety, 3-2 Security, 3-2 Sheet metal, 3-1 Walls, 3-1 Windows, 3-1 Family Code (FC) FC 6389, 6-10 Faraday packaging, 4-8 Felonies. See Misdemeanors/felonies Fire Alarms, 3-6 Detectors, 3-6 Fire department Local, 4-4, 6-14 Working with, 4-4, 6-15 Firearms Disposition/purging, 1-6 Documentation/forms, 1-5 Handling procedures, 1-6 Firearms/weapons Abandoned, regulatory code(s), B-2 Armed escort, 6-10 Assault, 6-9 Auction, 6-9, 6-10 Cannot be unloaded, 4-4 Contamination, 4-4 Crime lab, 4-5 Deadly, 2-5 Disposition, 2-4 Disposition/purging, 2-5, 6-1, 6-10 Disposition/purging, regulatory code(s), B-5 Diversion/delivery, regulatory code(s), B-5
I-4
Index
Evidence/Property Transfer, 2-3 Evidence/Property Transfer Form, C-37 Found Property Affidavit, C-11 Letter of Notification (Biological Material), PC 1417.9, C-17 List of samples, C-1 Logging, 2-5 Memorandums Evidence Correction Notice, C-21 Evidence Not Returned from Court, C-27 Notice to Supervisor, C-23 Narcotics Envelope, C-35 Notices Regarding Firearm or Other Deadly Weapon Confiscation, PC 18400, C-13 Regarding Firearm or Other Deadly Weapon Confiscation, WI 5150, C-15 Property Invoice Return, C43 Property receipts, 1-5 Property Receipts, 2-2 Property Release Authorization/Disposition, C-39 Property Release Notification, C-19 Property Release Receipt, C-41 Property Report/Receipt, C-7 Property Report/Receipt, Supplemental Sheet, C-9 Regulatory code(s), B-10 Found property, 3-3, 4-3, 6-3, 6-4, 6-9, B-7 Affidavit (form), C-11 Affidavit, regulatory code(s), B-7, B-9, B-10 Defined, A-2 Disposal, 6-2 Disposition/purging, 6-3 Firearms, policy, B-15 Report, 5-4 Serialized, regulatory code(s), B-8 Frozen, defined, A-2 Fuming hood, 4-6 Funds Depositing, 4-8 Embezzled, 6-6 Sale, regulatory code(s), B-5 Currenc y/high-value items, 1-6 Currency/high-value items, 4-7 Digital media, 4-8 Digital storage, 1-6 DNA, 1-6 Electronic media, 1-6 Explosives, 1-6, 4-3 Firearms, 1-6, 4-4 Flammable, 4-3 Flammables, 1-6 General, 1-6, 4-1 Hazardous material, 4-3 Hazardous materials, 1-6 Narcotics, 3-5 Narcotics/controlled substances, 1-6, 4-6 Photographs, 4-8 Photos, 1-6 Wet evidence equipment, 1-6 Hazardous/biohazardous materials, 3-3 Bins and containers, 3-5 Biohazardous, defined, A-1 Chemicals, 6-13 Court order, 6-13 Disposal, 6-13 Photographs, 6-13 Contamination, 3-5 Disposal, 4-3, 4-4, 4-9 Disposition/purging, 1-6, 6-1 Exposures, 4-3 Handling procedures, 1-6, 4-3 OSHA standards, 3-5, 4-7 Packaging, 3-5 Safety, 3-4, 3-5 Special procedures for disposition/purging, 6-15 Spills, 4-3 Storage, 4-4 Storage container/cabinet, F-5 Waste container, F-2 Health and safety, 5-5 Health and Safety Code (HS), B-15 HS 11473, 6-11 HS 11473.5, 6-11 HS 11474, 6-11 HS 11479, 6-12 HS 11479.1, 6-12 HS 11479.2, 6-13 HS 11479.5, 6-13 HS 11760, 6-14 Hearings Explosives, regulatory code(s), B-8 Firearms, regulatory code(s), B-8 Regulatory code(s), B-8 Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), 3-1, 4-7 Heat-sealed, 4-6, 4-8 HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air Filter), defined, A-2 High density mobile shelving, 3-3, F-6 High-risk items, 3-1 Hours of operation, 1-3 Public, 1-3 HVAC. See Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
I J
IAPE (International Association for Property and Evidence), 1-3 IBIS. See Integrated Ballistics Identification System ID numbers, 6-2 Altered, regulatory code(s), B-12 Regulatory code(s), B-8 Identifying/correcting procedural deficiencies, 5-2 Identifying/mitigating problems, 1-5 Industrial safe, F-7 Information Reporting, Tracking, and Inquiries, 2-8 Ingress/egress, 2-6 Tracking systems, 3-6 Inspections, 1-6, 5-1, 5-4 Defined, A-2 Documentation, 5-5 Formal, 5-5 Frequency, 5-4 OSHA, 4-7 Periodic, 5-5 Records, 5-5 Routine, 5-3 Safety, 5-5 Security, 5-5 Intake, 6-4 Biological/DNA material, 4-9 Currency/high-value items, 4-7 Documentation, 2-1, 2-7 Firearms, 2-4, 4-4 Narcotics/dangerous drugs, 4-6 Procedures, 4-1 Integrated Ballistics Identification System (IBIS), 4-4, 4-5 Integration, 2-6 Integrity of the systems/facility, 5-3 Internal tracking number, 2-4 Internal transfer, 2-3 International Association for Property and Evidence (IAPE), 1-3 Inventory, 1-6, 2-6, 5-1, 5-3 Annual basis, 5-4 Defined, A-2 Documentation, 5-3 Maintaining, 4-7 Perpetual basis, 5-4 Regulatory code(s), B-9 Reports, 2-7 Results, documentation, 5-3, 5-4 Retained for agency use, 6-3 Time requirement, regulatory code(s), B-13 Investigating peace officer, 6-6 Court order, 6-7 Disposition, 6-1 Firearms release, 6-9, 6-11 Release/disposal, 6-5 Item number, 2-1 Judicial standards, 4-1
G
Gambling. See Lottery/gambling General handling procedures, 1-6, 4-1 Gloves, 4-6 Government Code GC 34090.6, 3-6 Green/wet/fresh plant material Drying, 4-6 Gun boxes, 4-4, 4-5, 4-10 Gun release, DOJ, 6-9, 6-11
H
Hand wash, 3-5 Handling procedures Ammunition, 1-6, 4-3 Biological material, 1-6 Biological/DNA material, 4-9 Blood drying equipment, 1-6
KL
Lab freezer storage, 4-11 Labeling Chain of custody, 2-3 Hazardous/biohazardous materials, 3-5
I-5

Heat-sealed, 4-6 Procedures, 4-1 Labels, 1-5 Law enforcement agency, defined, A-2 Law Enforcement Gun Release (LEGR) Application, 4-6 Legal codes. See Regulatory codes Liability Agency, 1-6, 3-6 Currency/high-value items, 4-7 Evidence/property personnel, regulatory code(s), B-6 Peace officer (good faith actions), regulatory code(s), B-6 POST Evidence/Property Management Course, 1-2 Liens DMV, regulatory code(s), B-11 Regulatory code(s), B-9 Seized property, regulatory code(s), B-5 Vehicle sale, regulatory code(s), B-4, B-8, B-10, B-12 Vehicles, regulatory code(s), B-2, B-5, B-14 Local ordinances, 6-7, B-1, B-15 Logging Chain of custody, 2-4, 4-2 Forms, 2-5 Procedures, 4-1, 4-2 Long-term storage Biological evidence, defined, A-2 Long-Term Storage Conditions Matrix (Table 4.2), 4-12 Lottery/gambling Contraband/controlled substances, regulatory code(s), B-2 Devices Destruction, B-13 Regulatory code(s), B-5, B-8, B-9 Money. Also see Currency/high-value items Regulatory code(s), B-10 Unclaimed, B-10 Motion sensors, 3-6 Motion to return property or suppress evidence, B-4 Classified weapons, regulatory code(s), B-10 Firearms/weapons, 6-4, 6-11 Firearms/weapons, regulatory code(s), B-3, B-5, B-13 Other weapons, regulatory code(s), B-7 Regulatory code(s), B-10
N
Narcotics/controlled substances Audits, 5-2 Confiscation of large amounts, 6-13 Contamination, 6-11 Disposition/purging,1-6, 6-1 Diverted to K-9 unit, 6-11 Envelope (form), C-35 Handling procedures, 1-6, 3-5, 4-6 Intake, 4-6 Obtained by search warrant, 6-12 OSHA standards, 4-6, 4-7 Packaging, 4-6 Personnel transfer, 1-2 Processing, 4-6 Regulatory code(s), B-3, B-4, B-5, B-14 Special procedures for disposition/purging, 6-11 Storage, 3-1, 3-5 National Institute of Justice (NIJ), xi Handbook, E-1 National Integrated Ballistics Information Network (NIBIN), 4-4, 4-5 NIBIN. See above NIJ. See Natinal Institute of Justice Nonporous container, defined, A-2 Notices/notification Automated, 2-7 Correction, 4-1 Court-held property, B-4 Disposal, 6-6 DOJ requirements Firearms/weapons, B-7, B-8, B-9 Misdemeanors/felonies, B-10 Serialized property, B-8, B-12 Vehicle records, B-11 Emergency, 1-4 Firearms/weapons, 4-4 General handling procedures, 4-1 Lottery/gambling Devices, regulatory code(s), B-9 Property Sale, 6-4, 6-7 Stolen/embezzled, B-9, B-10 Publication, 6-3 Regarding Firearm or Other Deadly Weapon Confiscation, WI 5150 (form), C-15 Regulatory code(s), B-9 Right of Refusal, 4-1 Serialized property, regulatory code(s), B-9 To EPM, 2-2 Vehicles, regulatory code(s), B-9 Nuisance Assault weapons, regulatory code(s), B-6
O
Obscene material Regulatory code(s), B-5, B-10 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazardous/biohazardous materials, 4-7 Regulations, 4-4 Standards, 3-5 Equipment, 4-6 Inspections, 4-7 Medical waste, B-15 Narcotics, 4-6, 4-7 Safety, 3-5 Workplace hazards, 3-5 Office/staff Work areas, 3-1 Work stations, 3-1 Ordinances, local, 6-7, B-1, B-15 Organizational chart, 1-1 Organizational structure, 1-1, 1-5
P
Packaging Agency needs, 4-1 Areas, 3-3 Best practices, 4-10 Biohazardous material, 3-5 Biological/DNA material, 4-9 Breathable, 4-6, 4-7 Chain of custody, 2-3 Condition, 4-4 Currency/high-value items, 4-7 Defined, A-2 Digital media, 4-8 Documentation, 4-11 Faraday, 4-8 Firearms, 4-4 Green/wet/fresh plant material, 4-6 Guidelines, 4-8 Gun boxes, 4-4 Heat-sealed, 4-6 KAPAK-style, 4-6 Labeling, currency/high-value items, 4-7 Large/bulky items, 4-3 Liability, 4-8 Narcotics/controlled substances, 4-6 Pre-printed/stamped labels, 2-4 Procedures, 4-1 Room, 4-2 Seals, 4-10 Signature block, 2-2 Standardizing materials, 4-3 Particulate masks, 3-3 Pass-through temporary refrigerator, F-9 Pass-through temporary storage lockers, F-10
M
Machine guns, B-5 Manuals Operational, 1-5 Policy/procedures, 1-6 Media storage, F-8 Medical waste management, B-15 Memorandums Evidence Correction Notice (form), C-21 Evidence Not Returned from Court (form), C-27 Notice to Supervisor (form), C-23 Mental health Facility, 6-9 Regulatory code(s), B-3, B-4, B-9 Methods Alternative storage, 6-12 Disposal, 1-6, 6-1 Release, 4-3 Misdemeanors/felonies, 6-6 Felony cases, exceptions, 6-6 Stolen/embezzled property, B-10 Modular/uniform shelving, F-8 Monetary threshold, 4-7, 4-8
I-6
Index
Pawnbrokers Diversion/delivery, regulatory code(s), B-6 Hearings, regulatory code(s), B-8 Notices, regulatory code(s), B-9 Payment, regulatory code(s), B-10 Return/release, regulatory code(s), B-11 Stolen/embezzled property, regulatory code(s), B-12 Time requirement, regulatory code(s), B-13 Payment Pawnbrokers, regulatory code(s), B-10 Regulatory code(s), B-10 Storage, cost of, 6-3 PCP Large quantity, regulatory code(s), B-3 PCP, destruction of large amounts, 6-11 Penal Code (PC) PC 1405, 6-6 PC 1407, 6-2 PC 1411, 6-2, 6-8 PC 1412, 2-1 PC 1413, 2-1 PC 1417, 6-7 PC 1417,9, 4-13 PC 1417,9(a), 4-13 PC 1417.9, 4-9, 6-6, 6-15, C-17 PC 1417.9(b), 4-13 PC 1535, 2-1 PC 1536, 6-7, 6-12 PC 18005, 6-11 PC 18250, 2-1, C-13 PC 18255, C-13 PC 18265, 6-9, C-13 PC 18275, 6-11 PC 18400, C-13 PC 211, 2-1 PC 261, 4-13 PC 261.5, 4-13 PC 262, 4-13 PC 286, 4-13 PC 289, 4-13 PC 290(c), 4-13 PC 33855, 4-6 PC 34005, 6-10, 6-11 PC 34005(c), 6-10 PC 34010, 6-10 PC 368, 6-6 PC 459, 2-1 PC 537e, 6-2 PC 647.6, 6-6 PC 680, 4-13 PC 803, 4-13 PC 803(c), 6-6 Perimeter alarms, 3-4, 3-6 Personal duress alarms, 1-4, 3-2, 3-6 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), defined, A-2 Personnel/staff Access, 1-3 Alternate, 1-3 Assignment, 1-2, 1-5 Budget, 1-1 EPM/EPT, 1-2 Evacuation, 1-4 Safety, 1-3, 3-1, 3-3 Staffing, 1-5 Training, 1-2, 1-5 Transfer, 1-2 Uniforms, 1-3 Photographic record Exhibits, regulatory code(s), B-10 Photographs, 4-8 Disposal, 3-5 Exhibits, regulatory code(s), B-10 Firearms, 4-5 Handling procedures, 1-6 Regulatory code(s), B-10 Required, 6-12, 6-13 Serial numbers, 4-4 Stolen/embezzled property, B-10 Plywood Facility design, 3-1 Policy/procedures Biohazardous materials, 1-5 Development, 1-5 Disposition/purging, 6-1 Hazardous materials, 1-5 Manuals, 1-6 Safe/vault, 4-8 Safety, 1-5, 3-1, 3-5 Security, 1-5 Transfer, 1-2 Possible sentences, D-1 PPE. See Equipment (protective) Predetermined threshold, 6-15 Pre-printed/stamped labels, 2-3 Problems/issues Identifying/mitigating, 1-6 Security, 1-7 System, 1-7 Procedures Development, 1-5 Documentation, 4-1 Exclusive means, discovery, B-5 Facility access, 1-3 General handling, 1-6 Intake, 4-1 Labeling, 4-1, 4-2 Logging, 4-1, 4-2 Packaging, 4-1 Processing, 4-1 Release, 4-1 Reporting, 1-7 Safety, 1-5 Special Disposition/purging, currency/high-value items, 1-6 Disposition/purging, firearms, 1-6 Disposition/purging, hazardous/biohazardous materials, 1-6 Disposition/purging, narcotics, 1-6 Storage, 4-1 Processing, 1-5 Areas, 3-3 Currency/high-value items, 4-7 Firearms/weapons, 4-4 Narcotics/controlled substances, 4-6 Packaging, 3-3 Procedures, 4-1 Report writing, 3-3 Serialized property, 4-1 Temporary storage, 2-2 Transfer, 2-3 Vehicles, 3-4 Property Authorization to sell or auction, 6-7 Automated management systems, 2-6 Classifications, 1-6, 2-7, 4-3, 6-1, 6-2 Destructon, defined, A-3 Disposition release forms, 2-5 For auction, 6-7 Management, automated, 1-5, 2-6 Officer, defined, A-3 Receipts, 1-5, 2-1 Chain of custody, 2-2, 4-2 Release, 1-5 Retained for agency use, 6-3, 6-8 Return/release, 1-4, 2-5 Auction, 2-5 Authorization/disposition (form), C-39 Defined, A-3 Notification (form), C-19 Receipt (form), C-41 To finder, 6-3 To owner, 6-3 Safekeeping, 6-4 Protective gear. See Equipment (protective) Protective order, firearms, 6-10 Purging. See Dispostion/purging Pyrotechnics, 6-15
QR
Quality control/assurance, 2-4, 5-5 Quarterly review of selected items, 5-1 Radios, emergency, 1-4 Receipt/storage Chain of custody, 2-4 Documentation, 2-5 Safety policy/procedures, 3-5 Receiving, 1-5 Receiving areas, 3-3 Reconciling all computerized data systems, 6-1 Records/forms DOJ, B-8, B-13 Inventory, 2-7 Regulatory code(s), B-10 Serialized property, regulatory code(s), B-10 Recovery By lien holder, regulatory code(s), B-4, B-12, B-14 From lien sale, regulatory code(s), B-4, B-12, B-14 Redundancies, 2-6, 2-7 Reference number, 2-1 Refrigeration, 3-2 Pass-through self-locking units, 3-3 Refrigerated, defined, A-3 Refrigeration units, 3-2, 3-4 Refrigerator, defined, A-3 Temperature, 4-11 Temporary units, 3-2 Regulations Adopting, B-11 Adoption of local, 6-4
I-7

Agency responsibility, B-1 As they pertain to these guidelines, xii County/municipal, B-15 Disposal Compliance, 3-5 Hazardous chemicals, 6-13 OSHA, 4-4, 4-9 Property Found, 6-4 Saved, 6-4 Unclaimed, 6-4 State, B-15 Training, 1-2 Regulatory code(s) Abandoned property, B-2 Advertisement, B-2 Auction, B-2 Sale, B-2 Affidavit, B-2 Ammunition, B-2 Appeals, B-2 Auction, B-2 BB guns, B-7 Bicycles/toys, B-2, B-14 Booby traps, B-2 Contraband/controlled substances, B-2 Costs, B-4 Counterfeit/forged, B-4 Court, B-4 Cremated remains, B-4 Currency/valuables, B-2, B-4 Declaration of ownership, B-4 Destruction/disposal, B-4 Destructive device, B-4, B-7 Digital media, B-15 Discovery, B-5 Disposition/purging, B-5 Firearms/weapons, B-5 Sale proceeds from forfeited property, B-4, B-5 Diversion/delivery, B-3, B-5 DMV confidentiality, B-6 DNA evidence, B-6, B-14 Domestic violence, B-6 Effect of discovery, B-5 Evidence, B-6 Exhibits Court, 1-1 Currency/valuables, B-4 Disposition, B-12 Photographic record, B-10 Photographs, B-10 Time requirement, B-13 Explosives, B-6 Disposal, B-6 Disposition, B-5 Return of seized, B-13 Return petition, B-6 Firearms/weapons, B-3, B-5, B-6 Abandoned, B-2 Diversion/delivery, B-5 DOJ notification requirement, B-5 Domestic violence, B-6 Notices, B-9 Nuisance, B-3, B-5, B-10 Prohibited, B-3 Records, B-10 Return/release, B-8, B-11 Sale, B-12 Stolen/embezzled, B-12 Time requirement, B-13 Forfeiture Contraband/controlled substances, B-3, B-12, B-13 Narcotics/controlled substances, B-5 Vehicles, B-6, B-14 Forms, B-10 Found property Affidavit, B-7, B-9, B-10 Found property, B-7 Funds, sale, B-5 Hearings, B-8 Explosives, B-8 Firearms, B-8 ID numbers, B-8, B-12 Inventory, B-9, B-13 Liability Evidence/property personnel, B-6 Peace officer (good faith actions), B-6 Liens, B-9 DMV, B-11 Seized property, B-5 Vehicles, B-2, B-4, B-5, B-10, B-14 Lottery/gambling Contraband/controlled substances, B-2 Devices, B-5, B-8, B-9, B-13 Machine guns, B-5 Mental health, B-3, B-4, B-9 Money. Also see Currency/ valuables Unclaimed, B-10 Narcotics/controlled substances, B-3, B-4, B-5, B-14 Notices/notification, B-9 Auction, B-9 Court-held property, B-4 Serialized property, B-9 Nuisance, B-10 Assault weapons, B-6 Classified weapons, B-10 Destructive device, B-10 Firearms/weapons, B-3, B-13 Other weapons, B-7 Obscene material, B-5, B-10 Pawnbrokers Diversion/delivery, B-6 Hearings, B-8 Notices, B-9 Payment, B-10 Return/release, B-11 Stolen/embezzled property, B-12 Time requirement, B-13 Payment, B-10 PCP Destruction, B-5 Large quantity, B-3 Photographs, B-10 Property, stolen/embezzled, B-4, B-6, B-12 Sale, B-12 Serialized, B-13 Records, B-10

Recovery By lien holder, B-4, B-12, B-14 From lien sale, B-4, B-12, B-14 Reports, B-10 Retention/destruction DNA evidence, B-6 Exhibits, B-11 ID number, B-8 Notices/nofification, B-9 Notices/notification, B-7 Official use, B-11 Return/release, B-11 Explosives, B-11 Time requirement, B-13 To owner, B-8, B-9, B-11, B-12 Safekeeping, B-12 Sale, B-12 Serialized property, contraband/controlled substances, B-3 Sexual assault, DNA evidence, B-14 Short-barreled shotguns/Rifles, permit for use as props, B-7 Statute of limitations, sexual assault/DNA evidence, B-14 Storage, B-13 Time requirement, B-13 Transfer, firearms, B-7 Unclaimed property, B-11, B-14 Agency use, B-12 Bicycles/toys, B-14 Currency/valuables, B-4 Destruction, B-5 Diversion/delivery, B-5 Exhibits, B-14 Notices, B-9 Nuisance, B-10 Retention, B-11 Return/release, B-11 Sale, B-12 Time requirement, B-13 Weapons, B-6, B-7 Vehicles, B-14 Components, B-5 Hearings, B-8 ID numbers, B-8 Lien sale, B-8, B-12 Notices, B-9 Return/release, B-11 Seizure, B-3 Storage, B-13 Release, 3-4, See Return/release Release/destruction Authorization, 6-5 Chain of custody, 2-5 DOJ, 2-5 Relocation Evidence/property, 1-4 Personnel, 1-4 Report number, 2-1, 2-3, 2-4, 2-7 Report writing Facility design, 3-3 Reporting Capabilities, 2-6 Functions, 2-8 Hazardous materials spills, 4-4 Procedures, 1-7 Reports. Also see Records/Forms Regulatory code(s), B-10
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Retaking Illegal attempt to obtain evidence from officer, B-6 Retention references Possible sentences, D-1 Statute of limitations, D-1 Retention/destruction Agency policy/procedures, 6-7 Biological material, 4-9 Court order, regulatory code(s), B-6 DNA evidence, regulatory code(s), B-6 Documentation, 2-7 Exhibits, regulatory code(s), B-11 Firearms, 6-9 ID number, Regulatory code(s), B-8 Notices/notification, regulatory code(s), B-7, B-9 Official use, regulatory code(s), B-11 Records, B-15 References, D-1 Schedule, 2-8, 5-5 Return/release Appointment schedule, 1-3 Auction, return to finder, 6-3 Audits, 5-1 Authorized, 5-2 By appointment, 4-1 Chain of custody, 2-3 Counter, 3-2 Court order, 6-5, 6-7 Custodian, 4-2 Documentation, 2-1, 6-2 Explosives, regulatory code(s), B-11, B-13 Firearms/weapons, 4-6, 6-9 Forms, 2-5 Information, 2-1, 5-2 Methods, 4-3 Pawnbrokers, regulatory code(s), B-11 Photographs, 6-5 Procedures, 4-1 Regulatory code(s), B-11 Serialized property, 6-2 Signature, 2-3, 5-2 Stolen/embezzled property, B-11 To Finder, 6-3 To owner, 2-5, 6-1, 6-3, 6-11 To owner, regulatory code(s), B-8, B-9, B-11, B-12 To public, 2-2 Vehicles, regulatory code(s), B-11 Right of refusal, 4-1, 4-2, 4-5 Room temperature, 4-11; defined, A-3 Rules of Court (CRC) CRC 8.320, 6-6 CRC 8.782, 6-6 Serialized property, regulatory code(s), B-12 Weapons, 6-10 Safes/vaults, 3-3 Access, 4-7 Alarms/surveillance, 4-7 Policy/procedures, 4-8 Running balance, 4-7 Storage, 4-7 Safety Audits, 5-3 Biohazardous materials, 1-5 Emergency, 1-4 Employee, 3-3 Facility design, 3-2 Firearms/weapons, 4-5 Hazardous materials, 1-5 Hazardous/biohazardous materials, 3-4, 3-5 Inspections, 5-5 OSHA standards, 3-5, 4-6 Policies/procedures, 1-5 Policy/procedures, 3-1, 3-5 Reporting issues, 1-7 Uniforms, 1-3 Sale Advertisement, regulatory code(s), B-2 Sale, regulatory code(s), B-12 Sealing packages, 1-5 Search warrants, cases involving, 6-7 Second-hand dealers. See Pawnbrokers Security Additional, 3-1, 3-4 Agency liability, 3-6 Back-up Procedures, 2-6 Systems, 2-7 Barrier, 3-2 Bullet-resistant glass, 3-2 Chain of custody, 4-7 Design and construction, 3-2 During transport, 1-4 Evidence/property function, 1-4 Extra protection, 3-1 Facility access, 1-3 Firearms, 3-4 Inspections, 5-5 Intake, 4-7 Internal service counter, 3-2 Measures Access, 3-2 High-risk items, 3-1 Information storage, 2-6 Motion sensors, 3-6 Narcotics/controlled substances, 3-4 Packaging, 4-10 Policies/procedures, 1-5 Policy/procedures, 3-6 Problems/issues, 1-7 Public service area, 3-2 Storage, 3-1 System access, 2-7 Tracking, 1-7 Unauthorized entry, 3-2 Visitor's log, 2-6 Segregated receiving and processing areas, 3-3 Self-locking Doors, Pass-through, 3-2 Pass-through lockers, 3-2 Pass-through refrigeration, 3-3 Sensitive items, 3-4 Separate storage locations, 3-1 Serial numbers, 2-4, 6-2, 6-10 Firearms, 4-5 Photographs, 4-4 Serialized property, 2-7, 6-2 Auction, 6-2 Contraband/controlled substances, regulatory code(s), B-3 Disposal, 6-2 Found, regulatory code(s), B-8 ID number, regulatory code(s), B-8 Notices, regulatory code(s), B-9 Processing, 4-1 Records, regulatory code(s), B-10 Release, 6-2 Safekeeping, regulatory code(s), B-12 Stolen/embezzled, regulatory code(s), B-13 Service counter, 3-2 Sexual assault DNA Bill of Rights, PC 680, 4-13 DNA evidence, regulatory code(s), B-14 DNA, statute of limitations, B-14 Sharps Containers, 3-5, F-11 Defined, A-3 Sheet metal, 3-1 Facility design, 3-1 Short-barreled shotguns/rifles Permit for use as props, regulatory code(s), B-7 Short-term storage, 3-4, 4-1 Showering facilities, 3-5 Smart phones. See Digital media Special circumstances, cases with, 6-7 Special considerations, disposal, 6-1 Special procedures for disposition/purging Currency/high-value items, 6-14 Firearms, 6-9 Hazardous/biohazardous materials, 6-15 Narcotics/controlled substances, 6-11 Special storage concerns, 1-5, 3-3 Bicycles, 3-3 Biological/DNA material, 3-3 Bulk items, 3-3 Currency/high-value items, 3-4 Electronic media, 3-3 Found items, 3-3 Hazardous/biohazardous materials, 3-3 Homocide evidence, 3-3 Narcotics/controlled substances, 3-4 Vehicles, 3-4 Spills, 4-3 Stamps, 1-5 Standardizing evidence packaging materials, 4-3 Statistics, 2-6
S
Safekeeping, 3-3, 3-4, 4-3, 6-2, 6-4, 6-7, 6-8 Chain of custody, 2-4, 5-1 Defined, A-3 Regulatory code(s), B-12
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Statute of limitations Disposition/purging, 6-5 Exceptions, 6-6 Open cases, 6-6 PC 803, 4-13 Retention references, D-1 Sexual assault/DNA evidence, regulatory code(s), B-14 Statutory requirements, 2-7 Retention, biological material, PC 1417.9, 4-9 Sexual assault victims, PC 680, 4-9 Time period, 5-4 Tolling/extension of time, PC 803, 4-9 Stolen/embezzled property Declaration of ownership, B-4 Disposal, 6-2 Diversion/delivery, B-6 Misdemeanors/felonies, B-10 Notification, B-9 Photographs, B-10 Regulatory code(s), B-4, B-12 Return/release, B-11 Serialized, regulatory code(s), B-13 Storage costs, B-13 Time requirement, regulatory code(s), B-14 Unclaimed, sale, B-12 Storage, 2-6, 6-4 Alarms, 4-5 Alternate facility, 1-4 Alternative methods, 6-12 Areas, 1-5, 3-1 Bar coding, 2-7 Biological/DNA material, 3-3, 4-9 Breathable, 4-11 Bulk items, 3-4 Classification, 4-3 Cleanliness, 5-5 Cool room, 3-4, 4-11 Costs Payment, 6-3 Currency/high-value items, 4-8 Digital media, 4-8 DNA, 3-4 Documentation, 2-1, 5-2, 6-4 Equipment, list of, F-1 Explosives, 4-4 Facility, 3-1, 3-4, 5-5 Facility,Alternate evidence/property, 1-4 Fees, 6-4 Firearms/weapons, 2-5, 4-4, 4-5 Fireproof, 4-4 Flammables, 4-4 Functionality, 5-5 Hazardous/biohazardous materials, 3-4, 3-5, 4-4 Information, 2-6 Lab freezer, 4-11 Lockers, temporary, 3-2 Long-term, 4-1 Long-term, matrix (Table 4-2), 4-12 Narcotics/controlled substances, 3-1, 3-5 Process, 5-2 Quarterly review of selected items, 5-1 Regulatory code(s), B-13 Safekeeping, 6-4 Safes/vaults, 4-7 Secured, 4-8 Security, 3-1 Separate locations, 3-1, 3-4 Short-term, 4-1 Special concerns, 1-5, 3-3 Stolen/embezzled property, B-13 Syringes, 3-5 Temporary, 1-5, 3-2, 4-5, 5-2, 6-4 Temporary, matrix (Table 4.1), 4-12 Unique storage needs, 3-3 Vehicles, 3-4 Vehicles, regulatory code(s), B-13 Syringe storage, 3-5 System Access/security, 2-7 Integrity, 5-3 Ownership, firearms, 6-10 Policies, 1-2 Transport Armed escort, 6-14 Hazardous/biohazardous materials, 3-5 Two-person rule, 4-1, 4-3, 4-7, 4-8, 6-13; defined, A-3
U
Unclaimed property, 6-4, 6-7, 6-8 Agency use, regulatory code(s), B-12 Bicycles/toys, regulatory code(s), B-14 Currency/valuables, regulatory code(s), B-4 Destruction, regulatory code(s), B-5 Diversion/delivery, B-15 Diversion/delivery, regulatory code(s), B-5 Exhibits, regulatory code(s), B-14 Notices, regulatory code(s), B-9 Nuisance, regulatory code(s), B-10 Regulatory code(s), B-11, B-14 Retention, regulatory code(s), B-11 Return/release, regulatory code(s), B-11 Sale, regulatory code(s), B-12 Stolen/embezzled, sale, B-12 Time requirement, regulatory code(s), B-13 Weapons, regulatory code(s), B-6, B-7 Unique storage needs, 3-3
T
Tags, 2-3 Temperature controlled, defined, A-3 Temporary Alternate site, 1-4 Locker unit, 3-3 Refrigeration, 1-5 Refrigeration units, 3-2 Storage lockers, 1-5, 3-2 Defined, A-3 Storage, defined, A-3 Temporary Storage Conditions Matrix (Table 4.1), 4-12 Tickler file, defined, A-3 Time requirement DOJ, B-13 Domestic violence, B-13 Exhibits, regulatory code(s), B-13 Regulatory code(s), B-13 Stolen/embezzled property, regulatory code(s), B-14 Toys. See Bicycles/toys Tracking, 2-2, 2-7, 4-1 Chain of custody, 2-2 Firearms, 2-4 Methods, 4-3 Number, 2-4 Internal, 2-3 Internal transfer, 2-3 Record, 2-1 Security, 1-7 System, 1-4, 2-3, 3-6, 4-3 Training plan, 1-2 Transfer Chain of custody, 2-4 Contamination, 4-10 Court order, 6-9 Crime lab, 2-3, 6-9, 6-10 Documentation, 6-8 Firearm from prohibited person, B-7 Firearms/weapons, regulatory code(s), B-7 Form, evidence/property, 2-3 Internal, 2-3 Outside entity, 2-3
V
Valuables seized upon conviction, B-4 Vehicles Components, regulatory code(s), B-5 Disposal, regulatory code(s), B-14 Diversion/delivery, regulatory code(s), B-6 DOJ, regulatory code(s), B-14 Hearing, regulatory code(s), B-8 ID numbers, regulatory code(s), B-8 Liens, regulatory code(s), B-5 Notices, regulatory code(s), B-9 Processing, 3-4 Regulatory code(s), B-14 Return/release, regulatory code(s), B-11 Seizure, regulatory code(s), B-3 Storage, 3-4 DOJ Notice, B-14 Regulatory code(s), B-13 Special concerns, 3-4 Ventilation, 3-1, 4-6 Video. See Digital media Video surveillance, 3-4, 3-6, 4-4, 4-5, 4-7 Visitors log, 1-5, 2-6
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Walls, 3-1 Weapons. See Firearms/weapons Welfare and Institutions Code (WI) WI 5150, 6-9, C-15 WI 6600, 6-2 WI 8100, 6-9 WI 8102, 2-1, C-15 WI 8103, 2-1, 6-9 Wet evidence, 4-2 Handling procedures, 1-6 Wet evidence drying, 4-10, 4-14 Windows, 3-1 Written request, 2-3
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EVIDENCE & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT GUIDE

Third Edition 2013

Produced by POST Management Counseling Services Bureau

CALIFORNIA COMMISSION ON PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND T RAINING

Law Enforcement Evidence & Property Management Guide

POST MISSION STATEMENT

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Jim McDonnell ........................... Chief CHAIR Long Beach Police Department

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ROBERT A. STRESAK Executive Director

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FINISHING TEAM MEMBERS

POST PROJECT COORDINATORS

POST MANAGEMENT COUNSELING SERVICES BUREAU

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Blood Drying and Wet Evidence Drying Equipment ............................................... 4-14

AUDITS, INVENTORIES, AND INSPECTIONS ......................................................................... 5-1

EVIDENCE AND PROPERTY DISPOSITION AND PURGING ................................................. 6-1

EXPLANATION AND USE OF THIS GUIDE

LAW ENFORCEMENT EVIDENCE & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT GUIDE

ORGANIZATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS (Organization, Personnel, Training, Policy/Procedure)

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Personnel Assignment, Staffing, and Training

Facility Access/ Hours of Operation

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Emergency and Disaster Planning

The evidence/property function should be supported by a standalone, line-item budget

Policy and Procedure Development

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Identifying and Mitigating Problems

function to include, at a minimum, the following:

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DOCUMENTATION AND FORMS

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Establishing and Maintaining Chain of Custody

2. Documentation and Forms

Chain of Custody Stamps, Labels/ Property Tags, and Sealing Packages

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Firearms Documentation/ Forms

2. Documentation and Forms

Return to owner Diversion for official use Auction Destruction

Annual Forms/ Procedures Review

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Automated Property Management

2. Documentation and Forms

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SAFETY, SECURITY, AND STORAGE

Facility Design and Storage Areas

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Temporary Storage: Lockers and Refrigeration

3. Safety, Security, and Storage

Receiving and Processing Areas

Special Storage Concerns

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Vehicles Sensitive items (e.g., firearms, narcotics, currency/high-value items)

3. Safety, Security, and Storage