 | Records BureauThe Murrieta Police Department Records Bureau is located at 2 Town Square, Murrieta, CA 92562 and maintains copies of police reports, traffic collision reports, and arrest reports. We make appointments for Livescan fingerprinting, court ordered registrants, and stations tours. We are located between California Oaks/Kalmia and Juniper on the west side of the Interstate 15 Freeway behind Lowes. The Records Bureau is open 7 days a week.
How to obtain copies of Police Reports
Criminal related report:
This would involve any report where a crime was committed against you or you were arrested for any reason. Copies of this type of report require you to fill out a form and give us a copy of your identification. The police department has 10 days to respond to your request. We do not release any reports immediately. There is a fee for a copy of the report, photographs have a separate fee. Fees can be paid by cash, check or credit card. Police reports and traffic reports are limited to involved persons, insurance companies, and representing attorneys. Arrested persons are not allowed copies of their arrest reports until the case has been adjudicated. All police reports are released under the guidelines of the California Public Records Act. It is not our normal practice to fax or email requests.
Non-Criminal report or Incident:
Non-Criminal report and incidents. You must be named on the report or be the caller to obtain a copy of this type of report. There is a fee and the 10 day rule applies. If you are a homeowner and are requesting a copy of incidents that occurred at your property, you must show us a copy of your title. Arrests are not-releasable to you. If you live out of state or out of the area please call (951) 304-2677 for further instructions. Computer search requests may be subject to a fee per the City fee schedule. All police reports are released under the guidelines of the California Public Records Act. It is not our normal practice to fax or email requests
Juvenile Reports:
Reports involving juveniles have limited release per the California TNG order. Please call (951) 304-2677 for further information. These reports can’t be faxed.
Requesting Attorneys:
In order to obtain a copy of a police report for your client, we must have a signed affidavit from your client stating you are representing them. This may be faxed or emailed prior and the fees must be paid upon pick-up. Fax (961) 696-3608, Email: Terri Burmeister: tburmeister@murrieta.org or Karen Cannella: kcannella@murrieta.org. Please call the normal business line for questions: (951) 304-2677
Traffic Reports:
See the Traffic Bureau
Terri Burmeister - Records Supervisor
(951) 461-6373
tburmeister@murrieta.org
Karen Cannella - Lead Records
(951) 461-6380
kcannella@murrieta.org
Erin Rose - Traffic Public Service Technician
(951) 461-6386
erose@murrieta.org
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