D.C. Code § 4-1305.04: Payment of processing fees and costs.

(a)

A person who is required to have a criminal records check under this part shall pay for:

(1)

The mandatory processing fee required by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for conducting the national criminal records check;

(2)

Reasonable administrative costs to the police for accessing the District criminal records history; and

(3)

Reasonable administrative costs to the Agency.

(b)

The Agency or a licensed child-placing agency may pay for processing fees and costs.