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Police and Courts

You do not have to make a FOIRequest to obtain a copy of your Police Record or a collision report.

For a copy of your Police Record, complete a Consent to Check and Release National Police Record form. You can also access documents held by the Federal Police.

If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, you or your lawful representative can obtain a copy of the collision report by writing to the:

Accident Records Office

P O Box 415

637 Flinders Street, Melbourne 3005. (Make sure you include details about the accident.)

Fees are payable for Police Record checks and collision reports.

The Freedom of Information Act does not apply to court documents, such as court files. If you want access to these documents check with the relevant court. The court will explain their policy about releasing documents and it may be that the documents or information you want is publicly available.

There is more information about Courts & Tribunals on the Department of Justice website.