Persons requesting any type of police
report must complete and sign a "Request for Police Records"
form. These forms are available at the front counter of the police
department. When requesting a report, be prepared to provide photo
identification in the form of a California Driver’s License,
California Identification Card, Military Identification, Passport or
Immigration Card. The fee for each report or log item is $1.00. If you are authorized by
law to purchase a copy of a Los Alamitos Police Department report, your
request will be accepted and processed within 7 to 10 working days.
Traffic Collision Reports
Traffic Collision Reports, CVC
Section 20012, provides for the release of reports to: involved persons;
drivers; injured passengers; guardians; parents of minors; owners of
vehicles or property damaged; persons who may incur civil liability;
and, authorized representatives of a driver, i.e., attorney or insurance
company. Attorneys and or insurance representatives are required to
provide written authorization signed by their client to obtain a copy of
a report.
Crime and Incident Reports
The release of Police reports is
governed by California Government Code 6254 and 6254(f). This section
identifies the following parties as those to whom a police agency is
required to provide information: victims; authorized representatives of
the victim (signed waiver or authorization required); insurance carrier
against which a claim has been or might be made; and, any person
suffering bodily injury, property damage, or loss.
No copy of a report shall be
provided if disclosure would endanger the safety of a person involved in
the investigation or if disclosure would endanger the successful
completion of the investigation or a related investigation. Copies of
reports will not be released if they contain the name, address and phone
number of a witness or confidential informant, or the name, address and
phone number of a victim of a crime as defined by California Penal Code
Sections 220, 261, 262, 264, 264.1, 273a, 273d, 273.5, 286, 288, 288a,
289, 293, 293.5, 422.6, 422.7, 422.75, and 646.9.
Arrest Reports
The release of Arrest Reports is
governed by California Government Code 6254 (f)(1). Copies of an arrest
report will only be released to the person arrested or his/her attorney
(signed waiver required). This section also precludes releasing an
arrest report if disclosure would endanger the safety of a person
involved in the investigation or if disclosure would endanger the
successful completion of the investigation or a related investigation.
In addition, no copies of reports will be provided if the arrest is a
medical or similar detention and the disclosure would constitute an
unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.
Juvenile Reports and Contacts
Juvenile information includes any
document relating to juvenile contacts and/or arrests, even if court
proceedings were not instituted, including records of temporary custody
and detention of a minor. The release of juvenile information requires
the permission of the Orange County Juvenile Court Judge. A Juvenile
Court Petition will be provided at your request.
If you have any questions
regarding the request or release of police reports, please call Police
Records at (562) 431-2255, ext. 402.
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