After an accident, one of the most important reports you will need to obtain a copy of is the police traffic accident report. This report will be filed by the officer who arrives at the scene of your accident .

Many people aren’t sure how to get an accident report in Salt Lake City. There is a variety of information available on the Internet about how to obtain an accident report, and some sites make it seem more complicated than it actually is.

Obtaining Car Accident Reports Through a GRAMA Request

One way to obtain a copy of your accident report is by submitting a Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA) request.

This 1991 Utah legislative act gives the public the right to access all kinds of information, including police traffic accident reports. This allows you to obtain a traffic accident report either in person or through an online portal by submitting a GRAMA request .

Simply go to the GRAMA records request portal, fill in the relevant information, and pay the fee. You will then be able to obtain a copy of your car accident report.

Always check the report for accuracy, and report any discrepancies to your Salt Lake City car accident lawyer immediately.

How to Get an Accident Report in Salt Lake City?

Obtaining Car Accident Reports in Person

You may also obtain your police accident report by making the request in person.

You will need a completed GRAMA request form along with a picture ID. An acceptable picture ID could be any of the following:

Bring your picture ID and the completed GRAMA request to the service desk at the Salt Lake City Police Department. Their hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

The Salt Lake City Police Department is located at the following address:

Salt Lake City Police Department

475 South 300 East

Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Obtaining Car Accident Reports Through Your Attorney

Regardless of whether you submit your GRAMA request online or in person, there is a $5.09 report request and processing fee.

If you still have questions on how to get an accident report, you should speak with one of our attorneys. We can guide you through the process or possibly get a copy of the report for you.

Get Help Getting Your Car Accident Report

If you suffered injuries or damages in a car accident, you deserve financial compensation. Obtaining a copy of your car accident report is an essential step toward receiving what you are due.

To further discuss how to get an accident report in Salt Lake City, your case and your options in further detail, contact Craig Swapp & Associates by calling 1-800-404-9000 or reaching us online through the form below.

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