How to Get Your Aurora, CO Police Report: Fees, Rules & Portals

Getting an official report from the Aurora Police Department (APD) in Colorado depends on whether you need a basic incident report, a crash report, or digital media footage. Standard incident reports typically take 6 to 8 weeks to process due to required legal reviews.

Where to Request Records

APD only handles incidents that occurred within Aurora, Colorado city limits (covering parts of Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas counties).

Court & Prosecution Records: Go directly to the Aurora Municipal Court, 17th Judicial District (Adams County), or 18th Judicial District (Arapahoe County). APD does not hold court dockets or discovery files.
Out-of-State Caution: Ensure you aren’t submitting a request to Aurora, Illinois, which operates under separate Illinois FOIA laws.

Incident & Offense Reports

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Online (Fastest): Submit a request through the NextRequest portal at auroracolorado-police.nextrequest.com. Be prepared to provide your contact info, the APD case number (e.g., AP202212345 or 2022-12345), the incident date/time/location, offense type, involved parties’ names/DOBs, and vehicle details.
In Person or Mail: Complete Form APD 057 or APD 057a and send it with the non-refundable research fee to:

Aurora Police Department Records Unit

15001 East Alameda Parkway, Aurora, CO 80012

Hours & Collection: The Records Unit counter operates Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (excluding city holidays). Once printed for pickup, you have 30 days to collect your report before it is destroyed.

Traffic Collision Records

Officer-Investigated Crashes (Post-May 2021): APD does not sell these at the front counter or through NextRequest. Purchase them directly via CrashDocs.org by selecting Colorado and the Aurora Police Department. You will need an involved party’s last name, incident date, and case number. Cost: $10.00 flat fee.
Self-Reported (“Cold”) Crashes: APD does not store driver self-reports. Contact the Colorado Department of Revenue DMV at (303) 205-5600.
Interstate Crashes: Handled by the Colorado State Patrol Central Records Unit in Lakewood, CO (processing takes up to 10 business days).

Digital Media & Complex Requests

For body-worn camera footage, dashcam video, 911 audio calls, dispatch logs, or photos, select the Digital Media option on the NextRequest portal. You can check the status of a media request by calling the technician message line at (303) 739-6043.

Redactions and Privacy Laws

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Under the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act (C.R.S. § 24-72-301), official action records (arrest logs, booking entries) are public. However, general investigative narratives can be redacted or withheld at the custodian’s discretion. State law strictly restricts or redacts:

Juvenile delinquency records (C.R.S. § 19-1-304)
Child abuse and neglect reports (C.R.S. § 19-1-307)
Identifying details of sexual assault victims (C.R.S. § 24-72-304)
Active criminal investigations (requires detective or DA authorization)
At-risk adult abuse reports, involuntary mental health or detox holds, and CBI background query printouts.

Fees & Commercial Use Laws

Standard Paper Reports: $11.00 base fee for the first 10 pages + $0.25 for each additional page.
Mail/Paper Research Fee: $7.00 non-refundable charge.
Anti-Solicitation Rules (C.R.S. § 24-72-305.5): Records cannot be used for commercial solicitation or financial gain. Misusing records is a misdemeanor, and booking photos cannot be posted on pay-to-remove websites.
Payment Methods: Credit cards online via NextRequest; cash or card at the front counter; checks/money orders payable to “City of Aurora” for mail requests. (Note: APD no longer offers public fingerprinting services at headquarters—book these through certified CBI CABS vendors).

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I obtain a full statewide background check or fingerprinting at APD headquarters?

No. APD local background checks cover only arrests made directly by the Aurora Police Department. For a full statewide criminal background check, you must use the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Internet Background Check System at cbirecordscheck.com. Public fingerprinting services at headquarters have been permanently discontinued and must be scheduled through CBI CABS vendors.

Why was my request for an incident report withheld or denied?

If a case involves an active investigation, APD cannot release the file until the case reaches disposition or the assigned detective or District Attorney provides written authorization. Access is also denied if the file contains protected details (such as juvenile or child abuse records) or if the requester fails to sign the required commercial non-solicitation affirmation.

How do I contact the APD Records Unit directly to check on a request?

You can reach the APD Records Unit by calling (303) 739-6320 (Option #2) during weekday operational hours. For questions specifically regarding digital media requests, contact the message line at (303) 739-6043.

What happens if I fail to pick up my physical report after it is prepared?

Once a printed paper report is made available at the front counter, you have 30 days to collect it. Uncollected reports are destroyed after 30 days, which requires submitting a new request form and research fee.