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    Question Is It Possible To Obtain Surveillance Records

    Hello,

    Without getting into alot of details, a friend of mine agreed to work with a department, in a investigation that is still active. He has been under surveillance at different periods and wants to know if its possible to request, log sheets, surveillance video, direct observation notes, etc?

    The reason why he wants to request these records is because, he was in a car accident and hope it might show fault. He does not know, if on that day of the accident, if he was even being watched. But there is a really good chance he was.

    Even if there was no video, he is wondering if maybe there was direct observation, and notes were filed explaining what happened.

    Last question, if these records cannot be requested by F.O.I.A/Etc, then can it be done by a lawyer with a court order or something?



    Thanks,

    JK

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    Default Re: Possible To Request Surveillance and Etc Records???

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    Hello,

    Without getting into alot of details, a friend of mine agreed to work with a department, in a investigation that is still active. He has been under surveillance at different periods and wants to know if its possible to request, log sheets, surveillance video, direct observation notes, etc?

    The reason why he wants to request these records is because, he was in a car accident and hope it might show fault. He does not know, if on that day of the accident, if he was even being watched. But there is a really good chance he was.

    Even if there was no video, he is wondering if maybe there was direct observation, and notes were filed explaining what happened.

    Last question, if these records cannot be requested by F.O.I.A/Etc, then can it be done by a lawyer with a court order or something?



    Thanks,

    JK
    Don't worry,
    We already know the details.
    You are being watched.
    You have to stop drinking and driving, every time you get caught you are one step closer to losing your license.

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    Default Re: Possible To Request Surveillance and Etc Records???

    Without some idea of who is creating the surveillance tapes and records, and why, it's impossible to answer your question. If it is a law enforcement agency, don't count on getting anything while their investigation is open.

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    Unhappy Re: Is It Possible To Obtain Surveillance Records

    Hello,

    Why...why 'rmet' do you bother posting? I truly dont understand why you would take the time out of your day and post something so childish and dumb. It must be because you really have nothing to do ALL day long, and its the ONLY way to increase your posting#.

    Maybe the forum admin can create a jokes/humor section, where 'rmet' and others who take pleasure in NOT helping, can go spend their time.

    The admin should really consider this or contact 'rmet'. This web site and message board is very well put together and has a professional feel. But if people who come here looking for help/advice, run into 'rmet' and alike, might not want to come back. There is a time a place for certain things.

    Aaron, I was not sure what info was needed, so will try and add more. If there is anything else, please just ask. As for what agency, its the D.A. Would I have the right to request whatever records, they might have for the date of accident or would a lawyer have better luck?

    Even thu the case is still open, they can legally keep records from me or a lawyer? And being how a crime might have happened, can they still legally not give them up?


    Thanks again,

    JK

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    Default Re: Possible To Request Surveillance and Etc Records???

    Quote Quoting rmet4nzkx
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    Don't worry,
    We already know the details.
    You are being watched.
    You have to stop drinking and driving, every time you get caught you are one step closer to losing your license.
    Marie, where did you get the idea about drinking and driving? I didn't see it in the original post here.

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    Default Re: Possible To Request Surveillance and Etc Records???

    If there is an open investigation, which there would be if the D.A. is investigating, you should not expect that they will not turn over their records while the investigation continues. Your friend should consult a criminal defense lawyer.

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    Default Re: Is It Possible To Obtain Surveillance Records

    Thanks again for taking out the time to help. I understand what you said and will let him know he should contact a lawyer.

    However, I'm sure he will want to try and avoid the extra dollars it will cost to hire a lawyer.

    As mentioned, my friend is working with them in this investigation. So if he is working with them, would it still be a problem.

    And aside from all this, asking or have a lawyer contact them, is there any kind of FOIA or Sunshine act, that could be used?


    Thanks again for trying to help me out.

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