How to Get an Accident Report from the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Dept
After an accident on a busy Stanislaus County road like Highway 108 or Route 132, you may have to secure an accident report to prove you weren’t to blame. It could also force a car insurance company to pay you support if you must get your car repaired or you are injured.
If a Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Deputy responded to your crash, you will probably need to secure a collision report from the Sheriff’s Department. To request a copy you’ll need to visit the Sheriff’s Department Operations Centers. There are a few other steps involved and a fee you’ll need to pay. This article can walk you through the process of obtaining a copy of your accident report.
How Can I Request a Collision Report from the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department?
To obtain a traffic incident report you’ll need to show up in person at the Sheriff’s Department Operations Center in southern Modesto. They are open to the public Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed holidays).
Stanislaus County Sheriffs Operations Center
250 E. Hackett Road,
Modesto, California 95358.
- Bring a valid form of I-D. You can find a list of acceptable forms of I-D here.
- Be ready to fill out an “Application for Release of Information” form. In most cases, the victims of an accident are able to obtain a report.
- Wake a week or more to request your report to give the deputy time to complete your report.
- The fee for obtaining a copy is $5.00 for the first four (4) pages and $1.00per page beyond that. No personal checks are accepted. Most other forms of payment are accepted such as cash and debit/credit cards.
- If you have a Maison Law car accident lawyer representing your case, your lawyer will secure your report for you. In cases involving only property damage, your car insurance company will probably request the report.
Be sure to have information about your accident on hand. When it happened, where it happened. Provide your accident case number if one was provided to you.
You can call this number for more information (209) 525-7117. You may also visit the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department’s website for more details.
Do I Need a Lawyer After a Stanislaus County Traffic Accident?
When your accident only involves a minor injury or only vehicle damage, you probably don’t need the help of an attorney.
But when you’ve suffered a serious injury, like a bone fracture or head trauma, and a careless driver was to blame, you should speak to a Modesto Car Accident Lawyer. When hospital bills are high, insurance adjusters look for ways to shift blame for the accident to you. They’ll also do everything possible to get away with providing you with far less than you need to pay off your medical expenses.
Your lawyer protects you from these tactics and will often be able to secure much more in compensation for you and your family. Contact a Modesto Car Accident Lawyer serving all Stanislaus County victims to schedule a free, no-obligation case consultation to find out what your injury is worth. If you feel we can help you secure more for your recovery, you won’t need any upfront money. We don’t get paid unless we win your case for you.