How to Obtain Copies of Police Reports in Roselle, Illinois

Under the Freedom of Information Act, police reports can be obtained in Roselle, Ill.

The Roselle Police Department Records Division provides copies, for a fee, of releasable police reports and photographs. These records may be requested after five business days have passed since the report was made. Police reports may be required for insurance reporting in the case of a car accident or when seeking a restraining order. Police reports are considered a public record under the Freedom of Information Act.

Instructions

1. Complete a Freedom of Information Act form to request a copy of a police report in Roselle, Ill. This form can be found on the Roselle Police Department's website, or by stopping in the office. Submit the report request by dropping the form off or mailing it to the Roselle Police Department, 31 Prospect St., Roselle, IL 60172; or fax it to the police department at 630-980-9767.

2. Get a subpoena, if necessary. There are some cases when a subpoena is required so inquire with the Roselle Police Department when requesting the report. A judge can issue a subpoena for a records clerk to appear in court with the records in question.

3. Requests for police reports are processed within five business days of receipt. Basic traffic crash reports are $5. Other reports are free for the first 50 pages. After the first 50 pages, the fee is 15 cents per page. Increased charges may be incurred for photographs and specialized reports.

4. Pick up the police report from the Roselle Police Department after they call you. You will be informed of the total cost of the report. Checks and money orders are the most common forms of payment.

5. If the Roselle Police Department does not issue your records within the usual five business days after your request was filed, contact them to find out when the records will be available. Delays may occur due to staffing issues or a notice from the courts regarding the records. In those cases, the department may request an extension to provide the records.

References

• Village of Roselle: Frequently Asked Questions

Resources

• U.S. Department of State: Freedom of Information Act