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1. What is a public record?

All government documents are subject for inspection and copying, but there are those cases that these documents may be exempt from inspection and/or copying. Please refer to the Florida State Statutes, Chapter 119.

2. When will my report be ready?

Reports are usually available for release 5-7 business days, after reporting the incident. Occasionally the report may take longer depending upon the report review process.

3. Why can't I get a copy of a juvenile records?

Juvenile records are released in accordance to Florida State Statutes, Chapter 119.

4. Why is some of the information "blacked out" on my report?

Due to Florida State Statutes, Chapter 119, some information is not public record, as with the victim information in cases such as child abuse, elderly abuse, sexual battery, etc.

5. How come my request is not ready even when I called in advance?

In the past, requests for copies were made in advance, but the requestor either did not pick up the report or failed to mention that he/she had called in advance. Due to staff costs, reproduction costs, etc. we no longer fill the request in advance.

6. How do I find out where my vehicle has been towed?

You should contact the Ocoee Police Department Communications Division at 407-905-3160.

7. How do I find out about getting my property returned?

You should contact the Ocoee Police Department Property / Evidence Section at 407-905-3100, ext. 3052.

8. How can I locate information about crimes in a certain area?

Each month a calls for service report is completed. For prior months, you must appear in person at the Ocoee Police Department located at 646 Ocoee Commerce Parkway to request a copy or to view documents. If you require a list of calls for service for any area, please contact us by calling 407-905-3160.

9. Why do I need to show identification to obtain a copy of an accident report?

Motor vehicle crash information is confidential and exempt from Chapter 119.07(1) Florida Statutes and s.24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution for a period of 60 days after the date of the crash report is filed. However, such reports may be made immediately available to the parties involved in the crash, their legal representatives, and their licensed insurance agents.

For a complete list, refer to the Chapter 316.066(3c), Florida State Statutes to ensure that we are in accordance to Chapter 119, Florida State Statutes.

After the 60 days, identification will not be required.