{"id":17938,"date":"2020-12-31T16:15:48","date_gmt":"2020-12-31T23:15:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/?p=17938"},"modified":"2023-02-16T14:05:39","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T21:05:39","slug":"copy-phoenix-police-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/blog\/copy-phoenix-police-report\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get a Copy of a Phoenix Police Report"},"content":{"rendered":"
Almost all law enforcement agencies say they are transparent when it comes to sharing information with the public, but far too often getting access to routine items such as a police report or police findings in a case can take weeks or even months to get. Even though Arizona law requires all public agencies to release public documents within a reasonable amount of time, this isn\u2019t always the case<\/a> and often you will need to reach out to the agency yourself to obtain a police report.<\/p>\n If you have been arrested or charged with a crime in Phoenix, whether it is a misdemeanor or felony, without an experienced and aggressive criminal defense attorney fighting for you, you may be facing serious jail time and consequences. If you have been charged with a crime in Phoenix, call JacksonWhite Law today to schedule your free case review<\/a>.<\/p>\n Whenever the police arrive at the scene of an incident, in addition to ensuring everyone\u2019s safety they are also in charge of documenting what occurred in a police report. Here is the vital information a police officer will take down:<\/p>\n Getting a copy of a police report is not as simple as calling the police department and asking them to email or fax it to you, instead, there are protocols that you must follow in order to obtain the report. Here are the protocols to obtain a Phoenix Police report:<\/p>\n As of December 2020, the Phoenix Public Records and Services Unit is not accepting in-person requests for public records due to COVID-19. Instead, Phoenix Public Records and Services Unit is offering virtual appointments for anyone who would like to speak with them directly or may require extra assistance with their matter.<\/p>\n Here are the common fees associated with obtaining a police report and records:<\/p>\n Even though you may be in a hurry and need the report ASAP, there is not a set time for the\u00a0 Phoenix Public Records and Services Unit to get back to you. Arizona law<\/a> requires public records to be turned over within a \u201creasonable amount of time\u201d and due to the vagueness of the timeline, it can take weeks or months to receive the records.<\/p>\n In addition to the lengthy waiting periods for all reports, you should also know that homicides, fatalities, sexual assaults, and any active cases may not be available for immediate release. If the police report you are hoping to obtain involves any of these things, expect a lengthy waiting period before receiving the report.<\/p>\n Hiring an experienced Arizona criminal defense lawyer can mean the difference between a minimum and maximum sentence for your case. The criminal defense attorneys at JacksonWhite Law have years of experience successfully representing clients and helping them to obtain the best case results<\/a>.<\/p>\nWhat\u2019s in a Police Report from the Phoenix Police Department?<\/h2>\n
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How to Obtain A Phoenix Police Report<\/h2>\n
In-Person Requests<\/h3>\n
Online Requests<\/h3>\n
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