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Division of State Fire
Marshal
Bureau of Forensic Fire and Explosives
Analysis
Public Records Processing
The Bureau provided photographic processing for the Division of State Fire Marshal
from 1990 through 2007. Since the
Bureau of Fire and Arson Investigations
began its move to the use of digital
cameras in 1998, the need for
conventional 35mm film processing
declined and had virtually disappeared
by 2007. As a result, the Bureau phased
out its ability to process 35mm film in
2007. The Bureau continues to archive
pre-2007 35mm film for BFAI
investigators
Over the years, the Bureau has
experienced an increase in the number of
"public records requests' it receives.
Because records of analyses, photographs
and digital images are used in criminal
and civil litigation, it is often
necessary to prepare reproductions,
prints, and enlargements for attorneys
and investigators. In some cases, a
compact disc (or DVD) with copies of
the scanned photographs, digital images,
or case files are requested. From July
1, 2007 to July 1, 2008, the Bureau
processed 158 public records requests.
For public records requests made by
private attorneys and investigators, the
cost of processing must be paid by check
to the Florida Department of Financial
Services.. Please contact
Ann Walker at the laboratory should you have any questions.
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