To file a police report, please contact our Patrol desk at (714) 744-7416.  If you need immediate assistance, but it is not an emergency, please contact our Dispatch center at (714) 744-7444.

The Orange Police Department's Records Bureau is responsible for receiving, maintaining and archiving police records in compliance with department policies, city policies and state law.  Copies of reports are available from the Records Bureau Monday through Saturday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.

To request a copy of a police report, click here

All report requests must be reviewed for eligibility for release and may take up to 10 business days to process.  Certain reports may not be available for release because the investigation is still ongoing, or because release of the report is restricted by law.  Additionally, certain reports must be redacted (have protected information removed) or have approval by the investigating Detective before they can be released. 

You may request a copy of a report if you are:

- A victim of a crime
- Authorized representative of the victim of a crime (with a signed waiver)
- The insurance carrier against whom a claim has been made or may be made
- Any person who suffered bodily injury or property damage as a result of an incident, including a traffic collision

What if I was arrested?

If you have been arrested and have not appeared in court, the Records Bureau will not release the report.  The case must be adjudicated before the report may be released.  The court or prosecution will discuss options for obtaining the report at your arraignment.

What if a report involved a juvenile (under 18 years of age)?

Juvenile information includes any document relating to juvenile contacts and arrests, including being a victim of any crime.  The Superior Court of Orange County Juvenile court limits access to juvenile court records in accordance with the California Rule of Court 5.552, and Welfare & Institutions Code Section 827 provides Juvenile Court.  Release of juvenile information requires the authorization of the Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court.

Parents of a juvenile may receive a copy of certain types of reports (i.e. traffic collision reports). Availability of these records is restricted to court personnel, the minor, parents or guardian, attorneys involved in the case, and other persons designated by statute. All others will need to petition Juvenile Court directly for the release of that record. The Records Bureau has the necessary form to submit to the Superior Court of Orange County Juvenile court. You may visit the Orange County Juvenile Court in person or via the web at: http://www.occourts.org/directory/juvenile/records-copy-requests.html

The Orange Police Department's Record Bureau currently does not provide a live scanning or ink fingerprinting service.

If you have received a Live Scan Request form from the City of Orange Human Resources or Business Licensing department, please contact us at (714) 744-7380 for an appointment.

Vehicle releases may be obtained Monday through Friday between 8 am to 6 pm and Saturday from 8am to 2pm.

The registered owner must be present with a valid government issued identification card in order to receive a release. If the registered owner is unable to visit the Records Bureau, a notarized authorization letter must be submitted to our department which states a specific person is able to have the vehicle released to them.

Items needed to obtain a vehicle release:

• Valid government issued identification card (i.e. driver's license, ID card, passport).
• Vehicle must be currently registered.
• A "Moving Permit", issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles, if the vehicle is in need of smog certification or other applicable reasons.

Legal owners must present required repossession paperwork as stated in California Vehicle Code 14602.6(1)(E)(3).

The general public may obtain a background check from the Orange Police Department for incidents in which occurred within the city.  To obtain a complete criminal background check for the state of California please contact the Department of Justice via web at: https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/security

Please provide a valid government issued photo identification card.  There will be a fee of $20 for this service and may take up to 10 business days.

If you have been issued a citation by a City of Orange police officer, you may obtain a copy of the citation from either our Records or Traffic Bureaus for a minimal fee.  To obtain a copy of a citation you will need to present a valid government issued identification card.

Can I pay my citation online?

Yes, please contact the Orange County Superior Court at (877) 872-2122 or via the web at: http://www.paybill.com/occourts/.

How can I request an extension for my citation?

The Orange County Superior Court Clerk's office is able to grant extensions.  You may contact them at (877) 872-2122 or via the web at: http://www.occourts.org/directory/traffic/payments-extensions.html.

Parking Citations

Parking citations issued by a City of Orange police or parking control officer may be paid by mailing your payment and copy of the citation to:  City of Orange Parking Administration, P.O. Box 25120, Santa Ana, CA 92799-5120.

Can I pay my parking citation at the police department?

No, the payment for the citation can only be made by mail (See "Parking Citations" above).