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Los Angeles Police Department

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Phone
213-486-8300
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Mail
LAPD, ATTN: R&I Division Document Processing Unit, P.O. Box 30158, Los Angeles, CA 90030

Legal Framework

Governing LawCalifornia Public Records Act
CitationGov. Code § 7920 et seq.
Response Deadline10 calendar days
Est. Response Time~10 business days
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I file a public records request with Los Angeles Police Department?▾
You can file a request with Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) through FOIAfile in under 3 minutes. We'll format your request with proper legal citations under Gov. Code § 7920 et seq. and deliver it via online portal, mail.
How long does LAPD have to respond to a public records request?▾
Under Gov. Code § 7920 et seq., Los Angeles Police Department must respond within 10 calendar days. FOIAfile tracks your deadline automatically and notifies you if the agency misses it.
What if LAPD denies or ignores my request?▾
If Los Angeles Police Department denies your request or fails to respond within the deadline, you may have legal options including administrative appeals and court action. FOIAfile provides appeal letter templates and can connect you with a FOIA attorney for a free consultation.

Other California Agencies

California Attorney General / Dept. of Justice
AG-CA · ~10 day response
California Department of Health Care Services
DHCS · ~10 day response
California Department of Transportation
Caltrans · ~10 day response
California Environmental Protection Agency
CalEPA · ~10 day response
California Governor's Office
GOV-CA · ~10 day response
Sacramento Police Department
SAC-PD · ~10 day response
San Diego Police Department
SDPD · ~10 day response
San Francisco Police Department
SFPD · ~10 day response

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