How to Get 911 Cell Phone Records for New Hampshire
Obtaining records of a 911 call placed by a cell phone is possible under Chapter 91-A of New Hampshire's Right-to-Know law, which legalizes public access to government records. Records of 911 cell phone calls are subject to an approval process on a case-by-case basis and generally are released only for investigative purposes.
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Instructions
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Determine which police department serves the municipality where the incident occurred. Depending on the location, this can either be a local police department, state police or sheriff's office. Find contact information for all local and state agencies on the New Hampshire State website. If you are unsure of which agency has jurisdiction over the incident location, contact the Bureau of Emergency Communications. Their contact information also is available on the New Hampshire State website.
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Contact the police department or agency in question and ask to speak with someone who works in the records department.
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Collect any pertinent information in regards to the incident in question. This can include a case or incident number, as well as the date the incident occurred.
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Be prepared to fill out a record request form and either fax it or deliver it in person to the agency. Depending on the agency, there may be a fee for requesting 911 records.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not call 911 to request records of cell phone calls. 911 is to be used for emergencies only, and calling for any other reason is a misdemeanor offense.
