Title
Approve an application and order for destruction of records for the Sheriff’s Office. (4/5th Vote Required).
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve an application and order for destruction of records for the Sheriff’s Office. (4/5th Vote Required).
SUMMARY:
The application and order for the destruction of records are for the Sheriff, authorizing him to destroy certain records as listed in Attachment A and to discharge him and the employees of his office from further custody of those records. The records may be destroyed pursuant to California Government Code §26202 and California Penal Code §832.5.
DISCUSSION:
It is necessary to destroy the records listed in this request in order to free up file space. Destruction of records, except for the internal affairs records, is requested in compliance with California Government Code §26202 (records more than two years old). The destruction of the internal affairs records is requested in compliance with California Penal Code §832.5 (records more than five years old).
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel has approved the Application and Order for Destruction form.
FINANCING:
The cost of the destruction of these records is included in the FY 2016-17 Sheriff’s Office Approved Budget.
Prepared by: Kathleen Palazzolo, Sheriff’s Sergeant, X7240
Approved by: Steve Bernal, Sheriff, X3856
Attachments: Application for Authorization for Destruction of Records
Attachment A