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Records Division
The Records Division consists of one shift operating 8 hours per day, 5 days per week. Public Services provided by the Records Division include:
Letter of Clearance
A Letter of Clearance can be requested in person. You must have a valid Government issued identification card and provide it to the Records Division for verification prior to release of records. There is a fee of $15.00 per Letter of Clearance.
Vehicle Release and Impounded Vehicles
You must provide a valid license plate number or vehicle identification number (VIN). In order to obtain a vehicle that has been stored/impounded by the Avenal Police Department, you must have the following:
When a vehicle is impounded, it is being held for a minimum of 30 days. In order to obtain a vehicle that has been impounded prior to the expiration of the 30 day hold, you may request an Administrative Impound Hearing.
If your vehicle has been repossessed, there is a $20.00 City Administrative fee that must be paid prior to release.
Live Scan Fingerprints
You must have a completed Request for Live Scan form and all applicable fees must be paid. Appointments for Live Scan and scheduled Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. You must bring a valid Government issued identification card and Request for Live Scan form with you to your scheduled appointment.
Law Enforcement Reports
Reports can be requested by phone, or in person. The report should be made available for pick up within five days. A victim may obtain one free copy of a report; however, additional copies are provided for a $12.00 fee. Information is released per California State Law, Government Code Section 6254(f).Letter of Clearance
A Letter of Clearance can be requested in person. You must have a valid Government issued identification card and provide it to the Records Division for verification prior to release of records. There is a fee of $15.00 per Letter of Clearance.
Vehicle Release and Impounded Vehicles
You must provide a valid license plate number or vehicle identification number (VIN). In order to obtain a vehicle that has been stored/impounded by the Avenal Police Department, you must have the following:
- Valid vehicle registration
- Proof of current vehicle insurance
- Registered owner must be present with a valid driver's license
- $100.00 City Administrative fee must be paid prior to release
When a vehicle is impounded, it is being held for a minimum of 30 days. In order to obtain a vehicle that has been impounded prior to the expiration of the 30 day hold, you may request an Administrative Impound Hearing.
If your vehicle has been repossessed, there is a $20.00 City Administrative fee that must be paid prior to release.
Live Scan Fingerprints
You must have a completed Request for Live Scan form and all applicable fees must be paid. Appointments for Live Scan and scheduled Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. You must bring a valid Government issued identification card and Request for Live Scan form with you to your scheduled appointment.