How to Obtain a Temple Terrace Florida Police Report
Traffic collisions are never expected and a sudden impact can cause serious injury, traumatic stress and even fatality. If you or your loved one has sustained harm from a Temple Terrace, Florida accident – a uniformed law enforcement officer will be called to the scene. They will make a detailed record of all pertinent information for those involved, including who was to blame, the point of impact and damages to the vehicles.
A fully completed Police Report will be submitted to the Temple Terrace Police Department within 3-5 days of the accident, but the officer will provide you with a business card and case number. As a public service, the law firm of Darrigo & Diaz is providing you with this resource to assist in obtaining your Police Report; an important document for your evidence file. We also offer a free case evaluation and overview of your report by simply contacting our local Tampa office at
813-774-3341 .
Florida Law and Public Records Guidelines
Police Reports are confidential documents within the first 60 days of the accident. As such, they are only available within this confidential timeframe to exempt parties; defined as involved parties, their representatives, attorneys and insurance carriers, as well as qualified media members.
Florida traffic crash records law Section 316.066 mandates that all accident Police Reports less than 60 days old MUST be accompanied by a Sworn Statement, a copy of your current photo identification and proof of exemption that allows you access. After 60 days, Police Reports are deemed public records and may be obtained without identification, sworn statement or proof of exempt status.
WARNING Any person, knowing that he or she is not entitled to obtain information made confidential by the above law, who obtains or attempts to obtain such information, is guilty of a felony of the third degree.
Requesting a Copy of Your Temple Terrace City FL Police Report
The Records Unit of the Temple Terrace Police Department has been personally contacted, in order to provide with you the precise directions for securing your Police Report. Their points and specifications are further described within the Online, In Person and By Mail sections below.
The cost for your Police Report is defined by Florida statutes and will amount to $2.00 per copy or less; $.15 per page for 1-sided pages and $.20 per page for 2-sided pages. Certified reports may incur another $1.00 fee. Non-governmental 3rd-party online delivery platforms generally set their own pricing, which can run between $9.00 to 16.00.
Online
The Temple Terrace Police Department Records Unit does not provides Police Reports online, however we have shared their Internet locations for your convenience:
Temple Terrace Police Department Records Unit
Records Email Contact – Please Note: Under Florida law, email addresses are public record which law enforcement agencies, as custodians, are required to release if discovered in response to another’s public records request.
By Phone
Temple Terrace Police Department
Records Unit
Phone: 813-506-6516
Fax: 813-506-6499
Requests by fax are only suggested when extensive research must be compiled by the Unit, and delivery of your Police Report requires payment in person or by mail prior to release.
In Person
Once 3-5 business days have passed since your accident, you may go to the Temple Terrace Police Department Records Unit in person to obtain your copy of the Police Report. The Unit is located on the first floor of City Hall, and the Police Report should be available within a short time during your visit.
Temple Terrace Police Department
Police Records Unit
11250 North 56th Street
Temple Terrace, FL 33617
Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Days: Monday – Friday
Closed Holidays
By Mail
A letter of request for your Police Accident Report may be made in writing if you are an involved party and not able to come into the department.
If your request is within the first 60 days of the date of the accident, you must include: a copy of your driver’s license to verify your identity and involvement in the accident, your case number, your notarized Sworn Statement, a check in the amount of $2.00 (payable to Temple Terrace Police Department) and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the following address:
Temple Terrace Police Department
Police Records Unit
11250 North 56th Street
Temple Terrace, FL 33617
After 60 days, the report is public record and no identification or sworn statement is required in your mailed request (only the $2.00 check and SASE are required along with location and date of accident).
DD&J Personal Injury Attorneys are in YOUR Corner!
U.S. traffic accidents continue to be the primary cause of personal injury. Our firm is devoted to providing our clients with the legal advantage that is required to win your case. Darrigo & Diaz can be reached at (813) 774-3341 to schedule a free case evaluation, at which time we can review your Police Report and discuss your accident.
