Find Police Reports in Corona

Corona police records are held by the Corona Police Department Records Section at 730 Public Safety Way. You can request incident reports, traffic collision reports, and arrest logs from this office. The Records Section handles all public requests for police records in Corona. Most reports are ready within seven to ten business days of your request. Contact the Records Section at 951-736-2330 option 3 or email Police.Admin@CoronaCA.gov for help with police record requests in Corona.

Corona Police Department Records

The Corona Police Department Records Section is located at 730 Public Safety Way in Corona. This is the main office for all police record requests in the city. Staff are available Monday through Friday during business hours. You can submit requests in person, by mail, or by email to Police.Admin@CoronaCA.gov.

Traffic collision reports are available through LexisNexis at ecrash.lexisnexis.com. This is the online portal for crash reports investigated by Corona police. You must be a party of interest to get a copy. Parties include drivers, passengers, vehicle owners, and insurance companies with a valid claim. The system charges fees for report copies in Corona.

Note: Corona is in Riverside County, so some county sheriff records may also apply for incidents outside city limits.

Types of Police Records

Incident reports document crimes and other police calls in Corona. An officer writes a report after responding to a call. The report includes what happened, who was involved, and what action the officer took. You can request a copy if you were a victim or party to the incident. Suspects generally cannot get copies of arrest reports under California law.

Traffic collision reports show the details of car crashes investigated by Corona police. These include the date, time, location, vehicles involved, drivers, and any injuries or property damage. Most traffic reports are ready about ten to fourteen days after the crash. You can get a copy through the LexisNexis system if you were involved in the collision in Corona.

Arrest logs show recent arrests made by Corona police. These include the person's name, booking date, charges, and custody status. Booking information is public under California Government Code. The logs do not include the full arrest report. Only law enforcement can access detailed arrest files in most cases.

How to Request Records

To request police records in Corona, contact the Records Section with details about the incident. Provide the date, location, case number if known, and names of involved parties. The more information you give, the faster they can find the report. Most requests are processed within seven to ten business days in Corona.

Fees depend on the type of record. Traffic reports cost about $0.25 per page. Clearance letters are $27. Some records may be free if provided electronically. The Records Section will tell you the fee when they locate your file. Payment is due before you get the records in Corona.

Some records are exempt from release under the California Public Records Act. Active investigations, personnel files, and certain confidential matters cannot be disclosed. If your request is denied, the agency will cite the legal exemption that applies. You have the right to appeal a denial in Corona.

Riverside County Sheriff Records

Corona is in Riverside County. For incidents outside the city limits, contact the Riverside County Sheriff. The Sheriff handles unincorporated areas around Corona. Their records division is at 4095 Lemon Street, 5th Floor, Riverside CA 92501. Call 951-955-2400 or email cpra@riversidesheriff.org for county sheriff records.

Riverside County uses a NextRequest portal at riversidecountyca.nextrequest.com for public records requests. This is the online system for submitting requests to the county. The county also has a transparency portal at publicaccess.riversidesheriff.org for viewing some public records online.

California Public Records Act

The California Public Records Act gives you the right to access police records. This law is in California Government Code Sections 7920-7931. Any person can make a request. You do not need to be a resident. Agencies have ten days to respond to your request. They can take a 14-day extension if needed.

Some police records are exempt from disclosure. These include ongoing investigations, personnel matters, and confidential files. Body camera footage is generally exempt except for critical incidents under Government Code Section 7923.625. Agencies must cite the specific exemption when denying a request in Corona.

Victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking can get free copies of their incident reports. This is required by California law. Most agencies provide these within five days at no charge. Contact the Records Section if you qualify for a free victim report in Corona.

Local Resources

For questions about police records in Corona, contact the Records Section at 951-736-2330 option 3. Staff can help you with record requests, fees, and processing times. You can also visit the office in person at 730 Public Safety Way during business hours in Corona.

Traffic collision reports are handled through LexisNexis. Visit ecrash.lexisnexis.com to request a copy online. You will need the crash report number or details about the collision. The system will tell you if a report is available and what the fee is in Corona.

For criminal history records, contact the California Department of Justice at oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/record-review. You can only request your own criminal record. The fee is $25 and requires fingerprints. The DOJ does not release criminal history to third parties in Corona.

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