The cost of a Police report in Ohio typically ranges from $6 to $20, depending on the how you obtain it. You will likely need to provide information such as the report number, your name, drivers license number, vehicle plate number, the date/time of accident, location of accident, who was involved in the accident, your mailing address, phone number, and email. |
Geauga County Sheriffs Office offer's 2 ways to get a copy of your accident report: |
Phone: (440) 286-1234 |
In Person: Geauga County Sheriffs Office, 12450 Merritt Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024 |
There are different ways to look up an accident report in Ohio, depending on the agency that investigated the crash. One option is to use the Ohio Crash System, which allows you to search by crash number, document number, or advanced options such as date, county, law enforcement agency, and last name. Another option is to use our service, which provides a free version of your Ohio accident report online, excluding personal information. You can search by date, location, and involved parties. A third option is to contact the law enforcement agency that responded to the crash and request a copy of the report. For example, if you were involved in a crash in Geauga County, you can contact the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office at (440) 286-1234 or visit their website to obtain a copy of the report.
If you want to get an accident report from the Ohio Highway State Patrol (OHSP), you can use their Crash Online website. You can request a report by entering the crash number or document number, or by using advanced options such as date, county, law enforcement agency, and last name. You can also view crash statistics and data entry on the website. Alternatively, you can contact the OHSP district office that covers the area where the crash occurred and request a copy of the report. You can find the contact information for each district office on the OHSP website.
Yes, accident reports are public record in Ohio, according to the Ohio Public Records Act. This means that anyone can access and inspect accident reports, unless they are exempted by law for reasons such as privacy, security, or confidentiality. However, some personal information may be redacted from the reports, such as names, addresses, phone numbers, social security numbers, and medical information.
Yes, anyone can get a copy of an accident report in Ohio, as long as they follow the procedures and pay the fees required by the law enforcement agency that holds the record. Different agencies may have different methods and costs for obtaining a copy of an accident report. For example, the OHSP charges $4 per report if requested online or by mail, while the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office charges $0.05 per page if the report has more than 50 pages. You can contact the agency that investigated the crash to find out how to get a copy of the report.
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