Is it legal to be charged to obtain the police report from an accident where the other driver was at fault.

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Is it legal to be charged to obtain the police report from an accident where the other driver was at fault.

I was hit head on by an intoxicated driver in a
large parking lot at a restaurant. He was going
about 35-40 and did not receive a ticket or
breathelyrzer even after he stated he was
drunk. The police department would not give
me a paper copy of the police report at the time
of the incident. They said to go online and find
it. After waiting the required 3-5 business days,
they are know telling me I have to pay to see
the police report even though the other driver
was at fault. Is this a legal practice?

Asked on December 16, 2016 under Accident Law, Georgia

Answers:

S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 7 years ago | Contributor

It is standard operating procedure for a police department to charge for a copy of the police report.  This applies to all parties to the accident whether or not a party was at fault.  Anyone who wants a copy of the police report is charged a fee.


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