You can get a copy of your La Habra police report at AccidentReports.com, or you can go through the La Habra Police Department Records Bureau.The La Habra Police Department offers two ways to get a copy of your crash report:

• In-Person
• By Mail

In-Person

Visit the La Habra Police Department to request a copy of your crash report. You must fill out a Records Release Form, provide your valid photo ID, and pay the accident report fee.The police station is located at:150 N. Euclid StreetLa Habra, CA90631Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8 am to 7 pm.You can contact law enforcement services prior to picking up the report to make sure it’s available.Phone: 562-383-4316

By Mail

Send a written request, along with a copy of your valid photo ID, a self-addressed, stamped envelope, and the accident report fee, to:150 N. Euclid StreetLa Habra, CA90631

La Habra Police Department accident report fees are $0.50 per page.

Accident reports are legal documents filled out by police officers who respond to the scene of auto accidents. Essentially, these reports help paint a clear picture of how an accident took place, why it happened, and which driver was negligent. In a report, you’ll find basic accident details such as the time, date, and location of the crash, the names and contact details of all parties involved, insurance information, vehicle plate numbers, driver’s license numbers, actions of police officers, a diagram of the accident scene, and witness contact information and statements.The police officers accident investigation findings portion of the report discusses why the accident occurred, which driver the officer believed was negligent, and any factors that may have contributed to the crash, such as traffic congestion, another accident, debris on the road, an animal on the road, or inclement weather. A description of bodily injuries sustained in the crash, in addition to vehicle damage and other types of personal property damage, will also be included.

Eligible persons who can obtain a copy of a crash report include all involved parties, the parent or legal guardian of a minor, vehicle owners, insurance companies, accident attorneys, and law enforcement agencies.

If you sustained injuries in an auto accident that was not your fault, you may be entitled to compensation that will cover the cost of all accident-related damages, such as past and future medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.Obtaining a copy of your crash report can help strengthen your claim and prove the other driver was at fault. This helpful information can include the police officer’s accident investigation findings detailing how and why the accident took place and which driver the officer believed was negligent.Other information that can be used as evidence includes a description of the injuries you sustained, vehicle damage, witness statements, and statements made by the other driver involved. A personal injury lawyer will use this information to build a solid case that can hold the other driver responsible for their negligent actions.

If the La Habra Police Department does not have your police records on file, it’s possible another law enforcement agency responded to the accident. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department handles all accidents that take place outside of the police department’s jurisdiction. If the PD does not have your report on file, contact the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Police Services Division to determine if they have your report.

As a major law enforcement agency, the PD offers the following services to OrangeCounty residents:

• Police records
• Arrest logs
• Arrest warrants
• Criminal activity reports
• Background checks
• Fingerprinting
• Community relations services
• Arrest rate reports