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Records
How do I get a copy of a Police
Report?
Reports may be released
either by mail or in person during business hours. You will need
to complete a request form and present identification. Selma
Police Department Records Division is located at 1935 E. Front
St. Selma, California. Business hours are Monday-Friday from 8
a.m. to 4 p.m. (559)896-2525.
Who can get a copy of a Police
Report?
You can only get copies of police reports
which directly involve you. You must be an “involved party” (or
a parent of a minor child) in order to obtain a copy of a
police/traffic accident report. Any case still under
investigation will not be released. Some reports contain
confidential information and cannot be released.
Who is an “involved party?”
These
parties may include; victim, suspect (exceptions may apply),
reporting party, party mentioned, driver, registered owner.
You will be required to present identification to verify
your “involved party” status.
When are reports available?
If the case involves an arrest or is up for
criminal review, the report may not be released until after the
case has been adjudicated, dismissed or declined.
How much does it
cost?
Police reports are
$15.00 each. We accept cash, checks or Visa. Checks should be
made payable to the Selma Police Department and must be received
before we can process the request.
My car was towed. How do I get it back?
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Provide the license plate number
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When and from where it was towed
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Registered owner must obtain a vehicle
release at the police department
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If the registered owner does not have a
valid driver’s license, he/she must bring someone with them
who does and can drive the vehicle
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Everything must be current with the
Department of Motor Vehicles
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A fee in the amount of $80.00 must be
paid to the Selma Police Department
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Additional fees at the tow yard may apply. Vehicle releases
are only processed during normal business hours.
Records Office Direct Line 559-891-2231
For more information
about Records contact Petra Garcia at
891-2227 or
petrag@cityofselma.com |
