Who may obtain a report?

Report release is governed by the Public Records act. Anyone may request a copy of a report but not everyone is ENTITLED to a report. Some reports may have confidential information that may not be released. Some reports may list Juveniles. For a report listing juvenile information, requestor must petition the juvenile court to obtain a copy. A petition for is available at the Ripon Police department. Examples of people who may obtain a copy of a report are:

• Victims and Others named in a report.
• Suspects* in cases that are closed, adjudicated or not under investigation.
• Parties involved in a traffic collision. *
  

Suspects in cases that are pending criminal prosecution, may have access to a copy of the report through their legal counsel.

How do I obtain a report?

A Report Request Form must be completed and submitted for review. You may come to the PD and pick up a form or call 599-2102 and ask that the request form be faxed to you. You will be notified within 10 days if the report is available for release and of the associated fees. You must come to the Department with valid identification to pick up the report.

Print the "Report Request Form."

Why was my request refused?

The following are some possible reasons for requests being denied:

• You are not a party to the report.
• Juveniles were involved and you did not obtain a petition from the Juvenile Court.
• The report is still under investigation or pending in court.
• The report is no longer on file and has been disposed of according to law.
• You are a suspect in the report and there is pending criminal action.