When someone calls 911 to report a crime, most of what they say is kept private and the public cannot see it. But some basic details — like the date, time, location, and basic facts about what was reported — are treated as a public incident report that people can ask to see. The private 911 information can still be shared with other law enforcement agencies, the workers' compensation division, or if a court orders it.
610.150. "911" telephone reports inaccessible, . — Except as provided by this section, any acquired by a or a by way of a or report of a crime made by telephone contact using the emergency number, "911", shall be inaccessible to the general public. However, information consisting of the date, time, specific location and immediate facts and circumstances surrounding the initial report of the crime or incident shall be considered to be an and subject to section 610.100. Any this section shall be available upon request by law agencies or the or pursuant to a valid authorizing upon and .
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Source & history notes
(L. 1988 H.B. 1667 § 1, A.L. 1995 H.B. 135, A.L. 2013 H.B. 256, 33 & 305)
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