Accident Reports
The Clinton County Sheriff's Office will no longer sell accident reports at our facility located at 301 E Walnut St, Frankfort, IN. Information will be given to the driver(s) at the scene of the accident that is necessary for reports to be purchased through www.buycrash.com.
Beginning Tuesday, May 27, 2008, accident reports will only be available from www.buycrash.com. Accidents covered by personnel from the Clinton County Sheriff's Office must be purchased using this site. Accidents that occurred prior to this date must also be purchased through this site.
The cost for each report is $12.00.
To obtain a report once you connect with www.buycrash.com:
1. Enter the date of the accident,
2. Enter the last name of the driver..or..the incident number and the
agency name, which is Clinton SD and
3. When entering the Crash Number, do not enter a dash "-". Only enter the the letter "S" followed by the 7 digit number with no spaces.
If you have questions regarding this matter, contact Lt. Joe Mink at 765-659-6393.
INDIANA PROOF OF INSURANCE REQUIREMENT (SR-21 FORM)
The driver of any motor vehicle involved in a crash that results in injury or death or total property damage of $1000 or more must make a report on form SR-21 within ten (10) days. The failure or refusal of any person to report a crash as required is cause for the suspension of the operator's or chauffeur's license and vehicle registration of such person. Such failure or refusal is also a misdemeanor. If the driver is physically incapable of making the report, any occupant of the vehicle is required to do so. A witness may also be required to make a report. A supplementary report will be required whenever an original report is insufficient.
This form can be found at:
http://www.in.gov/icpr/webfile/formsdiv/52441.pdf
ACCIDENT SCENE PHOTOS
If the Crash Report indicates photos were taken at the scene, they may be purchased. One must purchase all photos taken at the cost of $ .75 each. Call 765-659-6393, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, or submit the request in writing. When the number of photos is known contact will be made with the person placing the request. To receive the photos, which are available from the receptionist, the following must take place:
In Person: Payment must be made for the total amount. (# of photos x $.75)
By Mail: Submit a check (# of photos x $.75), payable to the Clinton County
Sheriff, for the total amount to address below:
301 E Walnut St
Frankfort, IN 46041
INCIDENT REPORTS
When Dispatch receives calls, Incident Reports are filed. Requests to obtain copy/copies of these reports may be made Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Cost: $3.00 each. Requests may me made with the receptionist in person or by phone.
The following information is necessary to locate these Reports:
- Name of person placing call to Dispatch, if known
- Date and time call was placed
- Location where incident took place
- Other pertinent information regarding the incident
