Jail booking records — Definition

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  1. (a) As used in this section, “jail booking records” means records generated and kept during jail booking procedures and while a person is in custody and includes without limitation:

    1. (1) Fingerprint cards;

    2. (2) Booking photographs; and

    3. (3) Jail detention logs.

  2. (b) Jail booking records shall be kept for at least five (5) years, after which time they may be disposed of by order of the county judge upon recommendation of the county sheriff.


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