Requesting a Copy of a San Diego Sheriff Crime, Arrest or Accident Report

Copies of Crime/Accident Reports are released in accordance with Section 6254 of the California Government Code. These reports are considered to be confidential and are generally releasable to "interested parties" or "victims of an incident" (as defined by applicable State codes) only, or by subpoena or court order.

Information concerning the final sentencing or trial status, or questions related to the actual prosecution of a case must be referred to the appropriate Superior Court Location or to the District Attorney's office as appropriate.

The department maintains most of its crime, arrest and accident reports for 10 years. However, certain cases including homicides, escapes where the subject has not been arrested, unlocated missing persons/juveniles, sex crimes, and crimes against children are kept longer.

You can request a copy of a report in the following ways:

1. Generate a request through the Public Records Center
2. Submit a request to the Sheriff’s station or substation that wrote the report or responded to the incident
3. Submitting a Service Request Form to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Records & ID Division:
   • Service Request Form English
   • Service Request Form Spanish

Submit the Service Request Form by one of the following:

• Visit the San Diego County Sheriff's Records & ID office during business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm; closed for lunch from 12:00pm-1:00pm.)
  
  • The office is closed to the public on holidays and weekends
  • The office is located at 9621 Ridgehaven Ct, San Diego, CA 92123
• Submit a request by Mail:
  • San Diego County Sheriff's Department
    Attn: Records & ID Division, Cases Section
    P.O. Box 939062
    San Diego, CA 92193-9062

A valid, government issued photo identification card (i.e., driver's license, passport, military ID) must be presented if request is submitted in person, or a copy of the ID must be enclosed if the request is submitted by mail.

Fees, if applicable, must be paid before copies of reports are released.

Our goal is to process all requests within 3-10 business days.

Fees

The fee for a copy of a Crime, Arrest or Accident Report is $20.00. However, the first copy of the crime report and the first copy of accident reports involving alcohol or drugs is free to the victim or their representative (i.e., insurance company, lawyer).

Fees can be paid by money order, certified check, or personal check if issued by a California bank. Please make checks payable to the "San Diego County Sheriff." Cash is also accepted if presented in person.

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