Records

Records is the initial point of contact when you enter the lobby of the Police Department and are able to assist both English and Spanish with the following services:

Copies of Police Reports
Live Scan – Appointment only
Drop Charges Requests
Vehicle Releases
Repossession Receipts
Parking Citation Payments (check or money order)
Administrative Citation Payments (exact cash or check)
Parking and Administrative Citation Appeals
Citation Sign Offs
Early Release Petition (30-Day vehicle impound)

Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm - Closed for all major holidays.

Request copies of an Incident or Case
Fees
Impounded Vehicles
Citations

Request copies of an Incident or Case

Incident and Case Request (Citizen Only)

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Step One

This form is for citizens needing to request a copy of an incident or case they were directly involved in. Please click "Continue" to begin the request.
If you need to make a Public Records Request, please make the request using the following link: https://cityofceresca.nextrequest.com/
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Requestor Information

First Name*
Last Name*
Address*
City*
State*
Zip Code*
Phone Number*
The requestor may be contacted at this phone number when the request is completed.
Phone Number Confirmation*
Email Address*
The requestor may be contacted at email address when the request is completed.
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Incident or Case Information

If you know the Incident number or Case number please enter it below. If you do not know the Incident Number or Case Number please enter as much information as possible regarding the incident or case.
Incident Number
Case Number
Incident Type*
1. Traffic Collision
2. Theft
3. Burglary
1. Property Damage
2. Other
If other, please explain.
Incident Location
Incident Date and Time
Incident Date and Time
Incident Date and Time
Incident Description
Requestor's Relation to the Incident or Case*
1. Victim
2. Involved
3. Driver
1. Suspect
2. Property Owner
3. Other
If other, please explain.
Describe your interest or need for the incident or case*
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Requestor Acknowledgments

The Ceres Police Department will make available the requested information promptly or explain the reason for non-disclosure within ten (10) working days of the request unless unusual circumstances preclude from doing so. If more time is needed, an extension of up to fourteen (14) additional days may be authorized, the Ceres Police Department shall provide the requestor written notice that includes the reason for the extension and the anticipated date of the response.
Acknowledgment*
1. As the requestor, I acknowledge that my request may take up to ten (10) working days unless unusual circumstances preclude from doing so.
Identification Requirement Acknowledgment*
1. As the requestor, I understand that a valid government issued form of identification may be required when obtaining the requested information.
Accepted Forms of Identification
- State issued Identification Card or Driver's License
- United States Passport
- Foreign Passport
- Matricula Consular Card
Fee Acknowledgement*
1. As the requestor, I understand there is a $4.00 fee for a copy of a case.
Declaration *
1. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.
Requestor Signature*
Type your name as you would sign your name.

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Fees

Police Reports: $4.00 (cash or check)
Clearance Letters: $8.00 (cash or check)
Vehicle Releases: $170.00 (cash only)
Repo Receipt: $15.00 (cash only)
Outside Agency Citation Sign off: $10.00 (cash or check)
Live Scan Administrative Fee: $20.00 (cash or check)

Impounded Vehicles

If your vehicle was impounded by the Ceres Police Department, a vehicle release may be obtained in person at the Ceres Police Department Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm, except on major holidays.

The registered owner of the vehicle, a licensed driver and fees paid to the Ceres Police Department are required to release any vehicle. Fee's for Vehicle Releases may only be paid in cash.

Citations

Parking Citations

To Pay a Parking Citation:

Bring a check or money order to the Ceres Police Department Records Department

Mail your check or money order and Citation to:

Parking Enforcement Center, City of Ceres, PO Box 3214, Milwaukee, WI, 53201

To Appeal a Parking Citation:

Come to the Ceres Police Department Records Department.
Request a "Parking Citation Initial Review" Form.
Submit the completed form to the Records Personnel.
Appeal will be reviewed.
A Determination letter will be mailed to you.
There is no cost to appeal a Parking Citation.

Do you need help paying your parking citation?

Click here to see if you qualify and apply for help.

Administrative Citations

To Pay an Administrative Citation:

NOTE: Administrative Citations must be paid within 60 days of the date of issuance to prevent being sent to collections.

Within 60 days of issuance: Bring a cash, check or money order to the Ceres Police Department Records Department or take your citation and payment to the City of Ceres Utilities Department at 2220 Magnolia, Ceres.

60 days or more after issuance: You can only pay your citation by going to the City of Ceres Utility Department: 2220 Magnolia, Ceres.