Rules, Regulations, & Policies

• Individuals seeking their own reports may submit a written request specifying the records sought.
• Insurance companies / attorneys seeking reports should submit a written request on company letterhead indicating your involvement and/or the party/parties represented and specify the records sought.
• Agencies seeking reports should submit a written request on agency letterhead indicating your involvement and specify the records sought.

Requests may be submitted via:

• Fax to (401) 444-1105
• Email to records@risp.gov
• Postal mail to RI Department of Public Safety Legal Office, 311 Danielson Pike, North Scituate, RI 02857
• In person at the address above

Please note that requests are processed in the order in which they are received.

If you would like to make a request for public records under the Access to Public Records Act (APRA) for documents maintained by the Division of Sheriffs, please complete the Public Records Request Form below. You may also view the APRA Guidance Document and Rhode Island Department of Public Safety Access to Public Records Regulation for further information.

Completed request forms may be submitted via:

• Fax to (401) 444-1105
• Email to records@risp.gov
• Postal mail to RI Department of Public Safety Legal Office, 311 Danielson Pike, North Scituate, RI 02857
• In person at the address above

Please note that requests are processed in the order in which they are received.

To reach us by telephone please call (401) 444-1083.

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