In most cases in Colorado, you will need to request an accident report in writing directly from the police agency that investigated the accident. You should check the department's web site or contact the records department before sending a request to find out what fees they charge for reports. Some departments will allow requests to be faxed which can expedite things. If you think there are witness statements or photographs associated with your report, a phone call to the records department is the best way to find out how to obtain them.
Several Colorado police departments are now using online vendors to distribute accident reports. These vendors upload the reports and allow you to purchase them online and receive the report immediately. The fees are not much different than requesting the report from the police department directly. The two most common vendors at this time are TRACView and Report Beam. Go look at these sites to see which police agencies are using them.
Finally, if the report you need is at least eight weeks old or if the Colorado State Patrol investigated the accident, you can obtain a copy from the Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles. You can go to a DMV office to request the report or you can mail your request and a check for $2.20 to the DMV. For more information on obtaining records from the Colorado DMV, see this link.
Melanie Stuckey
Paralegal to Jennifer L. Donaldson
www.donaldsonlaw.com - A Denver Personal Injury Attorney
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