Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington

Re: Federal record keeping

Visit http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cjisd/fprequest.htm

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Only the subject of the identification record can request a copy of his own FBI Identification Record.

How to Request a Copy of Record

1. Complete cover letter (sample on website).

* If for a couple, family, etc., all persons must sign cover letter

* Include your complete mailing address

* If you have a deadline (e.g., an immigration deadline), please include the deadline in your cover letter and on the outside of the envelope.

2. Obtain proof of identity, which consists of a set of your fingerprints (original card, no copies), with your name, date of birth and place of birth. Fingerprints should be placed on a standard fingerprint form (FD-258) commonly used for applicant or law enforcement purposes.

* Include rolled impressions of all ten fingerprints and impressions of all ten fingerprints taken simultaneously (these are sometimes referred to as plain or flat impressions.)

* If possible have your fingerprints taken by a fingerprinting technician (this service may be available at a Law Enforcement Agency.)

* Previously processed fingerprint cards will not be accepted.

3. Include $ 18 - U.S. dollars in the form of a money order, certified check made payable to the Treasury of the United States, or you may pay by credit card

* Be sure to sign where required

* No personal checks or cash

* Must be exact amount

* If for a couple, family, etc., include $18 for each person

* If paying by credit card you must include the completed credit card payment form

* Credit cards will not be used for expedited mail services

4. Mail the items #1, #2, #3 (listed above) to the following address:

FBI CJIS Division � Record Request

1000 Custer Hollow Road

Clarksburg, West Virginia 26306

Please Note: If any of the above items are missing or incomplete, the request will be returned. Allow approximately 3-4 weeks for processing, upon receipt to the FBI.

What You Will Receive:

1. No Record Response � Consists of the original fingerprint card stamped with the stamp �No Record.�

Or

2. FBI Identification Record

Re: Federal record keeping

It depends on the federal record you wish to receive. If a court record, contact the court house where the case was held for the record. If a federal agency, you can make a Freedom of Information Act request to the appropriate agency.

At your service,