A law enforcement officer creates a crash report at the scene of the accident that includes the names of both drivers, their license numbers, insurance information, and the exact location of the accident, and may often include who the police officer thinks was responsible for the accident. There are two ways to receive a police report that you can then submit to your attorney:
Visit this website to request to receive your crash report online
You can receive your report by mail by submitting a written request to The Ventura Police Department Records Unit, 1425 Dowell Drive, Ventura, CA, 93003. You should still check with the Oxnard law enforcement agency to find out how much a report costs since those are subject to change, and you cannot receive your crash report without submitting a check or money order.
Although it is more expensive, you will want to get a certified copy instead of a regular copy, which can be used as an official document for your legal proceedings. Collision reports are generally ready within a few days of a traffic crash.
An important note regarding requests for crash reports where a juvenile was involved, an arrest was made by an officer, or a fatality was involved: you cannot request your report online. You must submit your request for a report by mail.