How to Get a Chicago Police Report for Simple Battery

If you've already reported an incident of simple battery to the Chicago Police Department, obtaining an official copy of the police report is an important next step. This report provides a formal record of the incident and may be useful for legal purposes, insurance claims, or personal records. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to get your report efficiently.

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What is Simple Battery?

Simple battery is a misdemeanor crime in Illinois that involves causing or attempting to cause physical harm to another person. It can be charged as a felony if the victim is a police officer, firefighter, or emergency medical services provider. There is more information about simple battery here.

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Step-by-Step Guide to Obtain a Police Report for Simple Battery in Chicago

1. Confirm the Incident Has Been Reported

To obtain a police report, the incident must have been officially reported to the Chicago Police Department. If you haven't done this yet, you can file a police report through the online reporting system.

For incidents that were already reported, make sure you have the R.D. number, which you can find at the top of the Victim Information Notice (VIN). This is the document that the officer should have provided during the initial report.

2. Request your full report

Once the report has been filed, you can request a copy in one of three ways:

• Mailing Your Request: While it seems convenient, mailing a request involves paperwork, postage, and attention to detail. You need to set it up correctly, write a letter, have postage and envelopes at the ready, and send them out correctly.
• Visiting the Headquarters: You can also choose to visit Records division at Central Police Headquarters, 3510 S. Michigan, 1st Floor, Room 1043, and order your police report in person. However, CPD has limited hours and no free parking. You'll have to take time off of work, pay for parking, find the right entrance, wait in multiple lines, and only then will you get your police report. For those that need the report right away, though, this is the only way to get it quickly.
• Through ChicagoPoliceReport.com: We make it easy to order your police report from your phone or laptop. Simply fill out the right information, and we will create and send the order for you. No stamps, no envelopes, no uncertainty, no visits to CPD headquarters. Your report will be mailed directly to you by the Chicago Police Department.

3. Wait for the report to arrive

Once you've ordered your report, you'll need to wait for it to arrive. The Chicago Police Department will mail it to you, and it typically takes 10-14 business days to arrive.