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Division of State Fire
Marshal 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, 2010 to July 1, 2011, the Bureau processed 195 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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