How to File a Police Report in Las Vegas

Why file a police report after a motor vehicle accident?

You should always file a police report after a car accident — even for a minor fender bender. It’s crucial to record what happened, what may have caused the accident, who was involved, and documentation of any injuries or damages. If you decide to take legal action and seek compensation for your losses, the police report will play a crucial role in your case.

What information do I need to complete a police report?

To complete a police report after a car accident, Las Vegas Metro Police Department (LVMPD) requires the following:

• The date, time, and location of the crash
• Your personal contact information
• Personal and identifying information of all victims
• Personal and identifying information of all at-fault parties
• Personal and identifying information of any witnesses
• Vehicle details, including license plate numbers and VIN numbers
• Details of any property damage
• Details of injuries caused by the incident
• Any other essential information connected to the accident

How do I file a police report after a Las Vegas car accident?

You have several options for filing a police report after a Las Vegas car accident. You can do any of the following to submit a report:

• Online
• In-person
• Over the telephone
• As courtesy reports

You must provide the information required to make the report, including your driver’s license and insurance policy information, a description of how the crash occurred, and an estimate of damages. The form you complete is called an SR-1, Report of Traffic Accident.

If the police respond to the accident and investigate on-scene, they complete the police report on your behalf. You won’t need to file a separate report if the police arrive at the scene.

How can I file a police report online?

To file a police report online, Las Vegas Metro provides an online form you can complete on a computer, tablet, or smartphone. They have an intake form asking you a series of yes-no questions to ensure you’re filing your report correctly. Then you can access the Citizen Online Reporting System and make your statement.

If the car crash occurred in Henderson, just east of Las Vegas, you must file your police report through the city’s website. You can find their online police reporting portal and follow the prompts to complete the report.

Likewise, you’ll need to visit the North Las Vegas city website to complete an online police report. Have all the necessary information ready to go before you begin to file a report online.

How do I file a Las Vegas accident report in person?

You can make your accident report in person at a police station. For the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, you’ll want to find your local community policing location. That’s where you go to make your report and provide details on the accident.

Henderson takes reports at their locations with desk services, including the East, North, and West Police Stations. North Las Vegas accepts reports at their South Area Command and Washburn Community Policing Facility stations. However, consider calling ahead to ensure somebody is available to take your police report details before heading over.

How can I file a Las Vegas accident report on the phone?

You may file your SR-1 car accident report over the phone. Most police stations can take the information you need to complete the report by phone. If they require you to appear in person, they can tell you when you should be at the police station and what information they need to make the report.

How do I file a Las Vegas accident report through an officer’s investigation?

If an officer responds to the scene of the accident, you may not need to complete a report. If the officer’s report contains the necessary information listed in NRS 484E.070, you may not need to file your own report. It’s important to double-check to ensure that the officer’s work meets the requirements. You can always request a copy of the officer’s report to do this.

How long do I have to file a police report after an accident in Las Vegas?

You have ten days from the crash date to file your police report. The ten-day limit is strict. Because there may be required attachments like a copy of your insurance, an estimate of repairs, or a doctor’s statement of injuries, it’s wise to begin preparing immediately. You must have your police report complete and filed within ten days of your accident.

Is a Las Vegas police report admissible in court?

No, a Las Vegas police report is not admissible in court. Neither party can admit the contents of the police report as evidence in a case. The rule barring the admission of the police report as evidence applies in both criminal and civil cases.

The only exception is that you can submit proof of whether or not the police report was filed. But the content of the report itself is inadmissible. That’s because the police report contains hearsay. It includes statements that are made outside of court. When you file your police report, you can rest assured that it can’t be used as evidence against you in a criminal or civil proceeding.

Is it illegal to file a false police report in Las Vegas?

Yes, it’s illegal to file a false police report anywhere in Nevada. According to NRS 207.280, it is a misdemeanor to knowingly make a false police report that leads to an investigation. Penalties for false police reporting include up to $1,000 in fines and a maximum of six months in jail.

Should I still file a police report if there were no injuries in the accident?

Even if there are no major injuries caused by the car accident, you should still file a police report following a crash. You may still decide to claim compensation for property damage or other losses. The average settlement for non-injury car accidents depends on the extent of the damages that resulted from the crash.

Filing a Las Vegas car accident report

If you’re unfortunately hurt in a Las Vegas car accident, you need to file a car accident report. However, filing the report doesn’t start a claim for financial recovery or get you the financial relief you deserve.

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