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How it works
1. Tell us about the incident
Enter the name on the report, the city, state, where it happened, and the date. A case number helps but isn't required.
2. We search the record indexes
Our records team checks municipal police, county sheriff and state patrol indexes covering the jurisdiction you named.
3. We retrieve your records
Once we locate the report, you sign a legal records request contract with a law firm that is able to retrieve the records on your behalf.
What a police report may contain
Incident narrative
The responding officer's written account of what happened.
Parties involved
Names, roles and statements of those listed on the report.
Vehicle & property data
Plates, VINs, damage notes and recovered property entries.
Agency & case details
Holding agency, case number, badge and disposition status.
Charges & citations
Any citations issued or charges referred to the prosecutor.
Supplemental records
Diagrams, photos logs, and fire or EMS run references.
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Reasons people request a report
What requesters say
Enter the name on the report, the city and state where it happened, and the date. A case number helps but isn't required.
The department's records line kept dropping my call. This got me a straight answer about where the report was filed.
I only remembered the month and the intersection. They still found the right jurisdiction to my records.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police report cost?
Agencies set their own fees, typically between $5 and $25 per report, plus certification or postage where applicable. We tell you the exact fee and how to pay it.
Can anyone request a police report?
It depends on the state and the report type. Traffic collision reports are often broadly available, while active investigation and juvenile records are usually restricted to involved parties or their attorneys.
What if I don't have a case number?
That's common. The name on the report, the city and state, and an approximate date are usually enough for us to narrow the search.
How long until a report is available?
Most agencies release a report 3 to 10 business days after the incident, longer if the case remains open or is under review by a supervisor.
Is my information kept private?
The details you submit are used only to process your request and are never sold or used for marketing.
Important legal notice
We are a records-assistance service, not a consumer reporting agency, and we are not affiliated with any law enforcement agency. Information obtained through this site may not be used to determine eligibility for employment, housing, credit, insurance or tenant screening, or for any other purpose governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Availability of any record is determined solely by the holding agency and applicable state public records law. This website is an attorney advertisement. PoliceReportDesk.com is not a law firm or a lawyer referral service. Attorneys appearing on PoliceReportDesk.com have paid an advertising fee. Using PoliceReportDesk.com is not intended to and does not create an attorney-client relationship between a Subscriber Attorney and any Requestors. The information contained on PoliceReportDesk.com is not legal advice and the subscriber attorneys listed do not in any way constitute a referral or endorsement by this site. This is a free matching service. Information you submit will be shared with third-party attorney(s). The hiring of a lawyer is a critical decision and should not be predicated solely on comments, advertisements or other content found on any website. You are under no obligation to retain a lawyer who contacts you through this service. By using this website, you agree to our privacy policy.