Criminal records: custodian.

Existing law generally regulates how criminal records are maintained. This bill would, commencing January 1, 2011, require the Department of Justice to establish, implement, and maintain a confirmation program to process fingerprint-based criminal record background clearances on individuals designated by an agency as a custodian of records. The bill would require agencies to designate a custodian of records, and to annually notify the department as to the identity of the agency's custodian of records. By imposing additional duties on local agencies, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to these statutory provisions.