Police Records Bureau

Copies of police reports can be obtained in person during business hours or requested by email.

To request a police report by email, email jmarottoli@southriverpd.org. Please include as much information as you have (case number, name, address, phone number, date of incident, type of report). A copy of the report will be sent via email. PLEASE INCLUDE AN IMAGE OF YOUR PHOTO ID WITH YOUR EMAIL REQUEST.

For any additional information or assistance, please call 732-257-6727 ext 103.

Records Hours:

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Monday - Friday)

                Accident (Crash) Reports

• Copies of accident reports completed by a South River Police Department officer can be obtained in person, requested by email, or obtained online via the link below.
• There is no charge for copies of accident reports obtained in person or by email. (fees apply for online accident reports)

New Jersey Self-Reporting Crash Form

The New Jersey Self-Reporting Crash Form (SR-1) is used to report an accident that was not investigated by the police. This form can be submitted to insurance companies in place of a police accident report. There are two options to complete the form:

1. Click here to download the form. Completed forms must be printed and mailed to the address indicated on the form. Before mailing, please make a photocopy for your records.
2. Click here to complete and submit the form online. You will receive an acknowledgement / confirmation within minutes.

                Other Reports

• Copies of all other reports (other than accident reports) can be obtained in person or requested by email.
• There is no charge for copies of reports obtained in person or by email.

                Discovery Requests

• Attorney discovery requests may be faxed to 732-360-8610.

                Letters of Good Conduct

• Residents or former residents requesting a letter of good conduct for employment, background checks or other reasons may obtain them in person during normal business hours.

               Other Departments & Agencies

• Report requests from other departments or agencies may be faxed to 732-360-8610.

Handicap Vehicle Placard Applications

Temporary placard requests are processed and issued by your local police department. South River residents can apply by downloading the form here and submitting it to our records bureau.

Permanent placard and handicap license plate requests are processed and issued by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. Click here for more information.