California · Penal Code

PEN §13127: Each recording agency shall insure that each portion of a criminal offender record that it originates shall include, for all felonies and reportable misdemeanors, the state or local unique and permane

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Recording agencies must include fingerprint identification numbers in criminal records for felonies and reportable misdemeanors within 72 hours of record creation, excluding weekends and holidays.

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Each recording agency shall insure that each portion of a criminal offender record that it originates shall include, for all felonies and reportable misdemeanors, the state or local unique and permanent fingerprint identification number, within 72 hours of origination of such records, excluding Saturday, Sunday, and holidays.

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