RECORDS

The primary function of the records division is to process and manage information maintained by the police department. This department receives offense and accident reports, ensuring that all records are properly stored, physically and electronically. The office responds to requests for public records and background checks, and offers fingerprinting services to the public.

Please allow 7-10 days after your incident before attempting to pick up an accident report. For additional questions about this process, please call our Records Department.

All public records requests must be received in any of the following manner:

1. In person by visiting our Records Department.

2. Via email by sending an email to policerecords@pineville.net

3. By U.S. mail to:

Pineville Police Department

Attn: Records

910 Main Street

Pineville, LA 71360

Notice: to ensure the Pineville Police Department has sufficient opportunity to respond to record requests as required by law, a request will not be deemed received if transmitted by any other method or if it is received by any Pineville PD employee that is not specifically referenced above.

Please allow 5-7 business days after your incident before attempting to obtain a report. For additional information or questions about this process, please contact our Records Department at 318-442-6603.

Criminal Records

All criminal records are generally considered privileged and do not become public record until adjudicated or settled. In certain instances, records falling into the following categories, specified by La. R.S. 44.1 and 44.3, continue to be privileged because of the very nature of the information contained therein after adjudicated and shall not be released except in response to a lawful court order:

Reports involving juveniles are not for public release. If the report involves a juvenile, you will need to speak to a Records Clerk personally to see what options may be available, if any.

Crash reports may also be obtained online by clicking here.

PLEASE ALLOW 5-7 BUSINESS DAYS FOR REPORTS TO BE

COMPLETED AND APPROVED