RECORDS BUREAU

The Records Bureau performs essential clerical and technical services within the Menifee Police Department in addition to providing service to the community at the Front Counter and by telephone. In addition to assisting the general public, Records Bureau technicians assist sworn personnel with report and database management. The Records Bureau is responsible for collecting, verifying, maintaining, and distributing all police reports and associated records.

PUBLIC RECORDS ACT REQUESTS

All requests for public records are coordinated through the City of Menifee’s office of the City Clerk.

To submit a Public Records Act request online, click below:

POLICE REPORTS

Police report copy requests are processed in person, with verification of the requestor’s identification and confirmation the requestor has legal access to the report. Upon receipt, the Records Bureau has ten (10) calendar days to respond to your request.

Arrested persons are not allowed copies of their arrest reports until the case has been adjudicated.

Reports involving juveniles are subject to the California T.N.G. order. Please contact the Records Bureau for further information.

REQUEST A REPORT BY MAIL:

To request a report by mail:

 

Menifee Police Department ATTN: Records Bureau 29714 Haun Road Menifee, CA 92586

 

Information required to provide a copy of a police report:

-Case or Event number (if known)

-Date of incident

-Time of incident

-Location of incident Parties involved

-Copy of photo identification (required for reports)

 

Police report copies can either be mailed or retrieved in person; however, reports cannot be emailed or faxed.

CLEARANCE LETTERS

A clearance letter is a document issued by the local police department where the requestor has lived or worked. The letter confirms the person has a clean

criminal record within the local agency’s jurisdiction. This document is typically requested to change or update a visa and occasionally, for employment.

The requestor must provide the following:

1) Valid government-issued identification

2) Proof of Residence or Local Employment

3) Official letter requesting the local background check

For comprehensive criminal history requests required for employment, licensing, certification, or immigration clearances, please visit the California Department of Justice website.

MENIFEE PD FEE SCHEDULE

POLICE REPORTS
$18
$18
MEDIA DUPLICATION
$20
$20
CLEARANCE LETTER
$20
$20
CITATION SIGN OFF
$20
$20
VIN VERIFICATION
$25
$25
VEHICLE RELEASE
$100

ABANDONED OR STORED

$100
VEHICLE RELEASE
$150

IMPOUNDED

$150
VEHICLE REPOSESSION FEE
$15
$15
Fees can be paid by cash, credit or debit card, cashier’s check or money order. No personal checks are accepted.

FUTURE ADDITIONS...

-Livescan Services Information and Fees

-CCW Permit Processing and Fees