Chapter 3.44
BOOKING FEE – DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Sections:
3.44.020 Administration and Collection of Fee.
3.44.010 Booking Fee Imposed.
For the purposes set forth in RCW 70.48.390, there is levied and there shall be collected a booking fee as set forth in that statute as it exists on the date of adoption of this section or hereafter amended, from each regional contract individual booked at the county jail or any branch thereof. Said fee is payable immediately from any money and possessed by the person being booked, or any money deposited with the department of corrections on the person’s behalf. If the person has no funds at the time of booking or during the period of incarceration, the department of corrections shall notify the court wherein the charges related to the booking are pending, and shall request that the fee be assessed. Unless the person charged is held on other criminal matters, or if the person is not charged, is acquitted, or all charges are dismissed, the director of corrections shall remit the fee to the person at the last known address listed in the booking records.
(Ord. 8-2003 § 1 (part), 2003).
3.44.020 Administration and Collection of Fee.
Pursuant to RCW 70.48.390 the department of corrections is designated the responsible agency of the county for the purpose of the collection of the booking fee and the transmission of said funds to the county treasurer. These funds shall become part of the general fund and expended as per statute.
(Ord. 8-2003 § 1 (part), 2003).