Fee Schedule
Police Department fee related services [as established and adopted by the City; see City's Fee Schedule for all other City Records] |
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Vacation House Check | Free |
Fumigation Check | Free |
Local Clearance Letter (Criminal History Records Check) | $30.00 |
State Criminal History (See your local Live Scan business) | |
Vehicle Equipment Inspection (Citation Sign-off) | $20.00 |
Photographs (Traffic Collisions) | $13.00 CD/DVD |
Photographs (Evidence) | $7.65 per print |
Crime or Incident Reports (Copy of) | $.30 per page |
Larger Documents | $.50 per page (large = 11 x 17 or larger) |
Traffic Collision Report | $.30 per page |
Online Traffic Collision Report (through LexisNexis) | $1.50 + web fee |
California Public Records Act - Records Request (Custom search) | per hour charge + $.30 per page |
Vehicle Release (Stored Vehicle) | $265.00 |
Vehicle Release (Impound/30 day holds) | $330.00 |
Vehicle - Repossession Verification Fee | $15.00 |
Document Certification | $20.50 |
Civil Subpoena - Officer Appearance | $275.00 |
Civil Subpoena - Records | $15.00 |
Civil Subpoena - Audio/Video Evidence | $17.50 CD/DVD |
Jail: Arrest Booking Fee | $206.58 |
Jail: Arrest Booking Fee - Own Recognizance | $25.00 |
Jail: Arrest Booking Fee - Cited & Released in the field | $10.00 |
DUI Collision Fee - Emergency response billing | Actual costs |
Permits: Alarm Business | $30 annually |
Permits: Special Business Regulation | $30 every 3 years |
Permits: Massage Technician | $130.00 |
Permits: Garage Sale | $10.00 per resident/$20.00 per block |
Permits: Filming | $195.00 per application + actual time |
Permits: Special Events (see City Office) | $100.00 |
Property: Firearms Processing/Storage | $145.00 per firearm annually |
Services Explained |
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City of Westminster Police Department |
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.30 per page |
Copies of crime and incident reports are available for purchase, provided you are directly involved in the case. Following the criteria outlined in the California Public Records Act (CPRA), we ask that you help us help you by completing the Request for Release of Records Information form. This will enable us to better research and locate your record. Each report request is reviewed on a case-by-case basis for any CPRA exemptions. Turnaround time for a copy of a report may take anywhere from the same day review to as long as 10 days, depending on the nature of the incident. Most requests are generally reviewed within 48 hours. Juvenile Related information: Per the Orange County Juvenile Records Releasing Order, law enforcement must adhere to the rules outlined regarding any case containing juvenile information. All cases which contain juvenile information must be referred to the Orange County Juvenile Court, via petition, for approval of the release of information. |
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Event Log Item (Computer Call For Service) Copy |
.30 per page |
An event log item, or call for service, printout is public information, with exception to any information not releasable per the California Public Records Act. We invite any member of the public to review the log during business hours. The Public log is available for thirty (30) days only. Afterwards, all requests for a copy of an event log item must be submitted using the Request for Release of Records Information form. Any public request for multiple event log items must be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Payment for the time and research for the request will be required before the request is complied with. |
.30 per page
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Search and purchase Traffic reports online 24/7 at LexisNexis®. An administrative fee for online services exists. You must have the date of the incident, location and case number.
Copies of traffic collision (accident) reports are available through the lobby for purchase, provided you are directly involved in the case and follow the criteria outlined in the California Public Records Act. All public records requests must be submitted using the Request for Release of Records Information form. Each report request is reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Turnaround time for a copy of a report may take anywhere from the same day to as long as 10 days depending on the nature of the incident. Most requests are generally reviewed within 48 hours. All public records requests are important and prioritized as they come in. |
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Subpoena (Civil) for Records (15 day requirement) |
$15.00 + .30 per page |
Subpoenas for civil cases are to be served to Westminster Police Department, Monday - Friday from 8am-5pm (closed weekends and city observed holidays) at: |
VEHICLE RELATED FEES |
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$20.00 |
Citation sign-offs are generally written for vehicle equipment issues eligible for correction. Any vehicle equipment that needs to be fixed, must be repaired professionally appropriate to the law. |
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$265.00 |
Vehicles impounded or stored by the City of Westminster tow company(s) are subject to release fees from the police department. |
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$330.00 |
Vehicles impounded for reasons of a driver operating a vehicle on a known suspended, unlicensed or expired driver's license are subject to a thirty (30) day impound and a vehicle release fee of $330.00. Vehicles will only be released during business lobby hours. Please see the top of Fee Schedule details section for business hour information. |
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$15.00 |
In the event your vehicle has been repossessed, the finance company (legal owner) will advise you to respond to the local law enforcement agency to pay a repossession verification fee to the law enforcement agency. An administrative verification process is conducted by the local law enforcement agency to ensure that the vehicle was properly reported to Westminster Police Department at the time of the repossession. What do you need? Be prepared to bring your vehicle information, picture identification, and the date and time your vehicle was repossessed. |
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REGISTRATION FEES |
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Gun –Volunteer Firearm- Registration |
N/A |
If you own a firearm, we encourage you to register your firearm with a licensed gun dealer. There are a handful of licensed gun dealers in Westminster or Orange County and they may be located in your county yellow pages or by Internet search. |
Arrest Booking Fee |
$206.58 |
By law, any time you are arrested and booked into jail, you are subject to a jail booking fee upon conviction of the crime. All arrested individuals are provided a printed copy of this notification and are told of the service fee during and upon their release from jail. You may pay this fee at www.paymycite.com/westminster. There are additional fees for being arrested and released on your own recognizance, $25.00, and for being cited and released, $10.00. |
PROPERTY & EVIDENCE FEES |
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$145.00 |
In accordance with FC 6389, a person subject to a protective order, shall not own, possess, purchase or receive a firearm or ammunition while that protective order is in effect and is ordered to reliquish possession to the local law enforcement agency or licensed firearm dealer. If an owner does not choose to sell the firearm, an annual storage fee for each firearm will be charged by the Police Department. | |
OTHER SERVICES AND FEES |
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Ride-along |
Free |
No public ride-alongs at this time. |
$30.00 |
Local criminal history verification letters are provided for those requesting a brief summary of their own local criminal history. What do you need? Be prepared to bring a California issued photo identification. In order to qualify for this letter, you must provide proof of residency within Westminster for a minimum of six months. This letter only provides information compiled in Westminster. The requestor, if not yourself, typically provides an explanation of what information they need. |
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State Criminal History Verifications |
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For State criminal history verifications, please contact a certified LiveScan business. |
Free |
For information on having your house checked while you're on vacation, click here. |
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Fumigation - Police Checks | Free | Please read the Fumigation Advisory. When fumigating your home, you may request police checks by submitting this form to the Westminster Police Department. |
FREE NOTIFICATION SERVICES |
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Alert OC |
To sign up for notifications of emergency incidents for Westminster residents and businesses through the AlertOC Notification System click here. |
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ON-LINE PAYMENT SERVICES |
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Parking Citation Payments |
Payments for parking citations may be made online at www.paymycite.com/westminster. |
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Administrative Citation Payments |
Payments for administrative citations may be made online at www.paymycite.com/westminster. |
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Arrest Booking Fee Payments |
Payments for arrest booking fees may be made online at www.paymycite.com/westminster. |
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REGISTRANTS |
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Registration For Sex, Arson, Drugs |
Individuals required to register with their local police department for sex, arson or drug violations as stipulated by law, may contact us to schedule an appointment at (714) 898-3315. |