This article was created to centralize Placer County Code sections related to the criminal justice functions.
(Prior code § 50.01)
A.
The fees in this article are a result of a review by the Placer County criminal justice functional group, at the request of the county executive office, regarding legislation which allows counties to charge for specific services provided by criminal justice organizations to the general public, other agencies, inmates, probationers, or defendants going through legal or regulatory processes. The fees in this article are presented by the county department which collects the fees and are listed alphabetically by the type of service provided.
B.
Legislation generally requires that fees not exceed either the actual cost of services or the average actual cost of services. Also, defendants, probationers, or inmates, generally cannot be denied services if they do not possess the required resources and therefore, a payment reduction schedule, approved by the Superior Court, must be in place when these fees are recommended. Should the defendant not agree to the fees and the county feels he or she has sufficient funds to pay the costs or a part thereof, he or she can request a court hearing to establish the ability to pay. Thus, placing the decision in the hands of the court.
This is not an inclusive set of all fees charged by the Placer County criminal justice departments. It only lists fees that need to be established by county ordinance. Some of the services listed are discussed in detail in other sections of the Placer County Code as indicated. Background information regarding the following services, respective legislation, and the recommended fees are available at the related county departments and are also on file with the approved county ordinance.
(Prior code § 50.03)
A. Parole supervision fee1 | $ 50.00 per month |
B. Bail reduction reports fee1 Subject to ability to pay if offered by the court. | 75.00 |
C. Change of plea fee1 | 150.00 |
D. Pre-plea report fee1 | 175.00 |
E. Community services supervision1 | 8.00 per day |
F. Diversion—Misdemeanors:1 | |
1. 2/3 probation | 200.00 |
2. 1/3 criminalistic lab | 100.00 |
G. Diversion—Felony:1 | |
1. 2/3 probation | 333.00 |
2. 1/3 criminalistic lab | 167.00 |
H. Electronic monitoring fee (EMP):1 | |
1. Application/reapplication fee | 25.00 |
2. Per day | 20.00 |
I. House confinement fee:1 | |
1. Per day with EMP | 20.00 |
2. Per month without EMP or cost of guard | 50.00 |
Building code violation. | |
J. Inmate release fee1 | 20.00 |
K. Interest on unpaid restitution | 10% |
Interest is collected by Placer County revenue services and forwarded directly to the victim. | |
L. Juvenile records sealing1 | 150.00 |
M. Own recognizance (OR) report fee1 | 75.00 |
N. Pre-sentence investigations:1 | |
1. Superior court | 350.00 |
2. Municipal court | 175.00 |
(also see Section 2.96.010 of this code) | |
O. Probation supervision fee1 | 50.00 per month |
P. Substance abuse test fee1 | 25.00 |
Q. Transfer of case fee1 | 30.00 |
R. Work furlough fee:1 | |
1. Application/reapplication fee | 25.00 |
2. Per day | 10.00 |
S. Work release fee:1 | |
1. Application/reapplication fee | $ 25.00 |
2. Per day | 20.00 |
T. Order sealing record fee1 | 120.00 |
U. Juvenile detention facility care and maintenance1 | 30.00 per day |
1. | This fee is subject to the ability to pay, the fee charged shall not exceed the maximum amount stated. |
(Prior code § 50.07; Ord. 5601-B § 1, 2010)
1. Alarm Activation: | |
a. Second activation | $ 25.00 |
b. Third activation | 50.00 |
c. Subsequent activation in 60-day period | 100.00 |
2. Background check fee | 25.00 |
3. Card dealers license2 | 55.00 |
4. Card dealers license—Renewal | 25.00 |
5. Concealed Weapon License—New:2 | |
a. Process fee, fingerprints, interview, and background check | 120.00 |
b. Gun range (admin fee and materials) (also see Section 2.112.050 of this code) | 75.00 |
A $3.00 process fee for the county is set by the state. | |
6. Concealed Weapon License—Renewal:2 | |
a. Process fee, fingerprints | 45.00 |
b. Gun safety class (every 5th year) (also see Section 2.112.050 of this code) | |
$100.00 for new permits and $25.00 for renewal permits process fee for the county is set by the state. The additional $20.00 is for the rolling fee for fingerprints. Licensee must attend a gun safety class every 5 years. | |
7. Copies of General Reports: | |
a. Flat rate (based on average) (also see Section 2.116.050 of this code) | 10.00 |
8. Copies from microfilm—general reports (also see Section 2.116.030 of this code) | 20.00 flat fee |
9. Copies of coroner reports* (also see Section 2.116.030 of this code) | 35.00 flat fee |
* 1st copy free to the family. | |
10. Copies from microfilm coroner reports* (also see Section 2.116.030 of this code) | 55.00 flat fee |
11. Coroner fee | Varies |
Actual costs of autopsies performed on out of county residents billed back to county of residence | |
12. Emergency response restitution | Varies |
Actual emergency response costs related to a DUI or negligent operation of a vehicle, boat, or airplane incurred by county departments are billed back to the responsible party. The fee must not exceed $1,000.00 per incident. | |
13. a. Explosive permit inspections (also see Section 9.32.010 of this code) | $164.00 |
b. Various on-site permit inspections as required The sheriff inspects home occupation gun sales or repairs premises only. The state inspects the commercial operations. | 164.00 |
c. Explosive permits—New | 70.00 |
d. Explosive permits—Renewal | 50.00 |
14. Fingerprinting services (also see Section 2.116.020 of this code) Prints for personal use are free (i.e., children and elderly). Fee charged when done for employment or licensing purposes. | 20.00 flat fee |
15. Firearms Dealers License Fee: | |
a. License, background | 50.00 |
b. Annual inspection fee (home occupation) | 164.00 |
The sheriff inspects home occupation gun sales or repair premises only. The state inspects the commercial operations. | |
16. Impound Vehicle Release Fee—Sheriff | |
(Victims are not charged) | 75.00 |
17. Impound Vehicle Release Fee—Tow Company: | |
a. Administrative service fee | 75.00 |
b. Hearing fee, included in administrative service fee. (also see Section 10.12.150 of this code) | |
For vehicles held by tow companies as a result of Vehicle Code Section 14607 (30-day hold for driving on a suspended or revoked license. A hearing can be requested to obtain early release.) | |
18. Inmate Medical Fee:1 | |
a. Health service request | $ 3.00 |
b. Over-the-counter medications Inmates co-pay for each initiated health service request or over-the-counter medication. No one is ever denied treatment due to lack of ability to pay. | 0.50 each request |
19. Law Enforcement Services | Varies |
Other local law enforcement agencies requesting specialized services from the sheriff's department will be charged for the actual cost of the services provided. Services include, but are not limited to, assistance with crime scene and homicide investigations, and assistance with public events. | |
20. a. Massage therapist license approval1 sign-off for business license (also see Section 2.116.020 of this code) | 70.00 |
b. On-site inspection services if required | 120.00 |
21. One-Day Liquor License Processing (New) Fee | 15.00 |
22. Delete as per PC 290(a)(1)(F) | |
70.00 | |
35.00 every 2 yrs | |
25. a. Shipping of property to convicted or released persons (Victims are not charged) | 20.00 per package or actual cost |
b. Intake, storage release of firearms (as per Family Code Section 6389(a) and PC Section 12021(c)(1)) | |
Storage | $ 5.00 per month |
Intake | 20.00 |
Release | 30.00 |
26. Tree Transportation Tags: | |
a. Per application | 10.00 |
b. Per tag | 1.00 |
No charge if 50% or more of receipts are appropriated for nonprofit benevolent purposes. Applies if transporting over 5 trees or pounds of shrubs or boughs. (see Section 2.112.040) | |
27. Visa Letters | 20.00 |
Letters of good conduct for out-of-country travelers to give foreign consulates. | |
28. Coroner's Custody Fee3 (includes $150.00 transportation fees plus $10.00 for materials) | 160.00 or up to maximum as allowed per PC based on actual costs |
1 | Calculated annually. This fee is subject to the ability to pay; the fee charged shall not exceed the maximum amount stated. |
2 | This service also requires that an established estate and/or federal fee be collected by the county and forwarded to the state and/or federal government. The state and federal fees are not stated in the Placer County Code as they are established by the state and federal legislation. |
3 | This fee will not be charged for indigents, children under 14 years of age or death as a result of a criminal act of another unless the coroner has reasonable grounds to believe that the deceased was involved in any criminal activity which contributed to his or her death. |
(Prior code § 50.09; Ord. 4973-B, 1999; Ord. 5006-B, 1999; Ord. 5036-B (Exh. A), 2000; Ord. 5110-B (Exh. A), 2001; Ord. 5183-B (Exh. A), 2002; Ord. 5245-B (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 5320-B, 2004; Ord. 5367-B, 2005; Ord. 5424-B (Exh. A), 2006; Ord. 5485-B (Exh. A), 2007; Ord. 5517-B § 3, 2008; Ord. 5518-B § 4, 2008; Ord. 5564-B § 3, 2009; Ord. 5646-B § 3, 2011; Ord. 5679-B § 2, 2012; Ord. 5715-B § 2, 2013; Ord. 5739-B § 2, 2014; Ord. 5777-B § 2, 2015; Ord. 5829-B § 2, 2016; Ord. 5890-B § 2, 2017; Ord. 5919-B § 2, 2018; Ord. 5989-B § 2, 2019; Ord. 6049-B § 2, 2020; Ord. 6131-B § 2, 2022; Ord. 6261-B, 4/23/2024)
A.
All indigent public defense program defendant reimbursement of legal fees are subject to a financial evaluation of defendants' ability to pay those fees, either in whole or in part, pursuant to Penal Code Section 987.8.
B.
Registration fee for indigent public defense request (nonrefundable)—$25.
C.
Indigent Public Legal Defense Defendant Reimbursement Fees.
Class 1A | Capital punishment | $155.00 |
Class 1B | Non-capital, max. life sentence | $110.00 |
Class 2 | All crimes w/ punishment >5 years < life sentence | $100.00 |
Class 3 | All other felonies & juvenile delinquency allegations | $90.00 |
Probate | Conservatorships & guardianships | $90.00 |
Class 4 | Misdemeanors & misc. civil | $80.00 |
(Ord. 5332-B, 2004; Ord. 6092-B § 1, 2021)