(a) (1) The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the Department of Motor Vehicles shall ensure that an eligible inmate, as defined under subdivision (b), released from a state prison has a valid identification card, issued pursuant to Article 5 (commencing with Section 13000) of Chapter 1 of Division 6 of the Vehicle Code. (2) To the extent administratively feasible and within available resources, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation shall facilitate the process between the inmate and the agencies holding documentation required for an inmate identified under subdivision (b) to obtain a California identification card, such as a birth certificate or social security number, including, but not limited to, the provision of any necessary notary services, assistance with obtaining necessary forms, and correspondence. (b) For purposes of this section, âeligible inmateâ means an inmate who is applying for an original or replacement identification card and meets all of the requirements described under subdivision (c) or (d). (c) (1) The inmate has previously held a California driverâs license or identification card. (2) (A) The inmate has a usable photo on file with the Department of Motor Vehicles. (B) If the photo is deemed unusable, the inmate shall have a new photo taken. (3) The inmate has provided, and the Department of Motor Vehicles has verified, all of the following information: (A) The inmateâs true full name. (B) The inmateâs date of birth. (C) The inmateâs social security number. (D) The inmateâs legal presence in the United States or, upon implementation of paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 12801.9 of the Vehicle Code, if the inmate is unable to submit satisfactory proof that their presence in the United States is authorized under federal law, the inmate has provided proof of their identity pursuant to Section 12801.9 of the Vehicle Code. (E) California residency. (d) (1) The inmate has not previously held a California driverâs license or identification card. (2) The inmate has signed and verified their application for an identification card under the penalty of perjury. (3) The inmate has a usable photo taken. (4) The inmate has provided a legible print of their thumb or finger. (5) The inmate has provided acceptable proof of the information described under subparagraphs (A) to (E), inclusive, of paragraph (3) of subdivision (c), and that information is subject to verification by the Department of Motor Vehicles. (e) The fee for an original or replacement identification card issued to an eligible inmate pursuant to this section shall be consistent with the fee set forth under subdivision (h) of Section 14902 of the Vehicle Code. (f) (1) The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and Department of Motor Vehicles may provide a renewed driverâs license in lieu of an identification card if the inmate meets the eligibility criteria specified in Section 12814.5 of the Vehicle Code and is otherwise eligible for the issuance of a driverâs license. An inmate receiving a driverâs license shall be responsible for paying the difference between the cost of the driverâs license and the reduced fee for a California identification card. (2) This subdivision shall apply to an inmate whose driving privilege was valid within the prior 10 years. (3) Nothing in this section shall be interpreted as removing the examination discretion of the Department of Motor Vehicles under Section 12814 of the Vehicle Code. (g) If a valid California identification card is not obtained before release, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation shall provide the inmate with a photo prison identification card. It is the intent of the Legislature that as many inmates as possible be provided with a valid California identification card or driverâs license. (h) The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation shall assist a person who is exonerated as to a conviction for which the person is serv
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