Policy Text
Identification Bur eau Page 1 of 1 2 /19.0 (REV 1/07)
Elimination Prints
The purpose of this order is to o utline procedures for obtainin g fingerprints from persons
for the purpose of eliminating la tent prints found during the c ourse of a criminal
investigation. I. Have the person complete an information sheet. If known, wr ite the case number
on the top of the sheet or elimination card.
II. Run a name check and obtain a fingerprint number. Write th e number on the
information sheet or elimination card.
III. Obtain fingerprints on a Sa cramento Sheriff Department Eli mination Print card
(Form 7400-147 or Form 7400-062) and obtain palm prints on a Pa lm card
(7400-010). If latent prints on th e case make it necessary, ma jor case prints (all
ridge areas on the surface o f hands and palms) will be taken.
IV. Take a photograph only if r equested by the investigator.
V. Place the name and fingerprin t number on the SSD fingerprint card and any
other cards.
VI. Place all cards into an evidence envelope (Form 7400-146). Complete all
information on the front of the envelope.
VII. Complete a Property Recei pt/Report Form (Form 7400-076A) a nd/or AFR
Packing list.
VIII. Attach the evidence envelop e with the enclosed card(s) to the Property
Receipt/Report form and/or AFR Pa cking list and submit the pack age to the
Identification Unit for filing a fter the latent print compariso ns have been
completed.
Appendices:
Elimination Print C ard – Form 7400-147
Elimination Print C ard – Form 7400-062
Palm Card – Form 7400-010
Property Receipt/Report Form 7400-076A
Evidence Envelope Form 7400-146