Records

Reports may be released upon receipt of payment 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 2055 Third Street Selma, California.  Business hours are Monday-Friday from 8am to 5pm (559) 891-2231.

You can only get copies of police reports which directly involve you. You must be an “involved party” 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.

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.

7 - 10 business days after the date the report was taken.  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.

Police incident reports are $15.00 each and Traffic Collision Reports are $35.00. We accept cash, credit or debit card.  

• Provide the Case Number or the License Plate Number
• When and from where it was towed
• Registered owner must obtain a vehicle release at the police department
• 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
• Everything must be current with the Department of Motor Vehicles
• A fee in the amount of $105.00 must be paid to the Selma Police Department if your vehicle was stored or impounded.
• Additional fees at the tow yard may apply. Vehicle releases are only processed during normal business hours.