Copy of a Ticket

[CaliforniaHighwayPatrol]

I know for Backrounds, they would like a copy of your traffic tickets. Well when I was 16 I got a speeding ticket, and I have lost the ticket since. I know the officer who gave me the ticket and where I got it at, also the court house I went to. I called the LAPD and there was no answer. So I called the Los Angeles County Court and the lady asked for my driveres license # and she said it only shows what has happened in the past year. She said she needs the ticket #, but obviously I don't have it because I don't have the ticket. So do I need a copy of the ticket for backrounds? or do I need to search like hell to try to find my ticket.

[redhead]

A little late to help you, but I have scanned all my tickets into a .pdf. As well as all court doc/traffic school doc's. All saved electronically now for me. Oh, and when I say all, I mean 2.

[Fire1]

I would not worry about them too much. Just make sure that you know when, where and what for, and that should be adequate. I have had several and there was never any issue about not having actual copies. Just be open and honest about the ones you do have and you'll do fine.

[CaliforniaHighwayPatrol]

I just don't know the exact date I recieved it. Is there any way I can find out or any other way I can get a copy of the ticket?

[SB 405]

I don't claim to know anything about the process but is knowing this really that important? I mean knowing the date of a citation you got when you were 16.

[CHP1]

I would say, don't worry about it too much. I am sure that your BI doesn't really expect you to have a copy of a ticket you received when you were sixteen. You probably weren't even thinking of becoming a CHP when you were 16 (Why should you save a copy?). Just try to give the exact date or a close estimate of when you received that ticket.

[CHP1]

Oh yeah, most courts dissolve records after a certain amount of time, so you probably won't find any information or copies of those tickets.

[pp48n]

Not sure how it works in California. But here in NY the DMV can give you a drivers abstract. The abstract lists all the summons in the past 3 years. Past that they can give you dates. I would suggest looking into that. Otherwise the court clerk at the court of issuance may be of some help. Probably get the most results by showing up in person. Good luck and let us all know how it works out with getting the info and what your BI asks for.

[CaliforniaHighwayPatrol]

I contacted the DMV and they have no record of it. I go the ticket in 2002 and it had to of been some time between Sept. - June.

[dw]

I know for Backrounds, they would like a copy of your traffic tickets. Well when I was 16 I got a speeding ticket, and I have lost the ticket since. I know the officer who gave me the ticket and where I got it at, also the court house I went to. I called the LAPD and there was no answer. So I called the Los Angeles County Court and the lady asked for my driveres license # and she said it only shows what has happened in the past year. She said she needs the ticket #, but obviously I don't have it because I don't have the ticket. So do I need a copy of the ticket for backrounds? or do I need to search like hell to try to find my ticket.

Just do the best you can, and from what you described, you've done the best you can. Copies would be nice, but are not a requirement for your background investigation. Just be sure to list as many details as you can when asked about the incident.

[CaliforniaHighwayPatrol]

Thanks!

[HwyChaser]

Don?t worry about it, give your best estimate and tell your BI investigator that you don?t know the exact date. Your BI investigator will figure it out. When I went though, I was freaked out about the same thing. I received my tickets around 9 and 10 years before I applied. I really couldn?t even recall exactly what years I received them. Again, just give your best estimate.

[BoySergeant]

I don't claim to know anything about the process but is knowing this really that important? I mean knowing the date of a citation you got when you were 16.

Thoroughness, attention to detail, honesty, etc... Yep, have your ducks in a row. Don't go into your oral or backgrounds with a partial grasp of what has happened in your life. If you get a BI who makes a mountain out of a molehill, you're going to have problems. DMV can generally pull up the data from ten years back...for a fee. I don't know why DMV wouldn't be able to give you that information if it was from 2002. Oh wait, state employees... yes... now I remember. Go back and talk to someone else. :biggrin:

[gorkha shakti]

Few years ago, I was cited for speeding by the CHP. I paid the fine and attended the traffic school.

Prior to my first QAP with the department, I was getting a little worried because I did not remember some of the details from my citation. I misplaced the copy during a move. The only details I remember and will never forget are, the CHP Mustang passing me, and then seeing the Mustang make a U-Turn in my rearview mirror and a small dust cloud followed by a funny feeling in my stomach. I was cited on 132 on my way to Modesto.

My ride along officer recommended me to call the local courthouse where the citation was issued and see if anything comes through. I took the officers advice and made some calls. I was successfully able to obtain exact details from my citation.

It is good to have details during the QAP process.

Thanks

[dw]

Oh yeah, most courts dissolve records after a certain amount of time, so you probably won't find any information or copies of those tickets.

Ummmm, no, no they do not. Courts and local agencies hold records forever. Yes, they may purge full reports after a designated time, but I guarantee you they keep abstracts.

[CaliforniaHighwayPatrol]

I called my local court house and they had nothing, same with the court house I went to.

[BoySergeant]

I called my local court house and they had nothing, same with the court house I went to.

Believe it or not, the DMV will have the records... you need a full abstract (goes back 10 years). If someone can't get it for you, ask for a manager and explain your situation. If that fails, go to a different DMV. Oh, and be very charming.