Virginia law authorizes police to take fingerprints and photographs of individuals under specific circumstances, including arrests for crimes or court-ordered situations. These records are shared with the Central Criminal Records Exchange and law enforcement agencies. Police may also charge a fee for voluntary fingerprinting services, with limits on the amount.
Police can take fingerprints and photos of individuals arrested for crimes, those who plead guilty or are found guilty, persons with deferred charges, and individuals found in contempt or in violation of probation under court order.
Yes, individuals can voluntarily request fingerprinting services, but a fee may be charged, up to $10 for the first card and $5 for each additional card.
Yes, police are required to make fingerprint and photograph records available to the Central Criminal Records Exchange and can provide copies to law enforcement upon request.
Yes, police may charge a reasonable fee not exceeding $10 for the first fingerprint card and $5 for each additional card requested voluntarily.