Copies of Crime/Accident Reports are released in accordance with Section 6254 of the California Government Code. These reports are considered to be confidential and are generally releasable to "interested parties" (as defined by applicable State codes) only, or by subpoena or court order.

Copies of Arrest Reports are generally only releasable by subpoena.

Information concerning the final sentencing or trial status, or questions related to the actual prosecution of a case must be referred to the appropriate Superior Court Location or to the District Attorney's office as appropriate.

The department maintains most of its crime, arrest and accident reports for 7 years.  However, certain cases including homicides, escapes where the subject has not been arrested, unlocated missing persons/juveniles, sex crimes, and crimes against children are kept longer, and a smaller percentage of cases (i.e., certain marijuana and alcohol related charges) are kept for a shorter period.

If the report is less than a year old and was generated at a San Diego Sheriff station, please contact the station to obtain a copy.

If the case is older than a year, a Service Request Form must be submitted to the San Diego County Sheriff's Records & ID Division.

	Visit the San Diego County Sheriff's Records & ID office during business hours Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm We are located at: 9621 Ridgehaven Ct San Diego, CA 92193 GOOGLE MAP
	Submit a request by mail San Diego County Sheriff's Department ATTN:  Records & ID Division, Cases Section P.O. Box 939063 San Diego, CA 92193

A valid, government issued photo identification card (i.e., driver's license, passport, military ID) must be presented if request is submitted in person, or a copy of the ID must be enclosed if the request is submitted by mail. 

Fees, if applicable, must be paid before copies of reports are released.

Our goal is to process all requests within 3-10 business days.