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Frequently Asked Questions:
Q.Where is the McMinnville Police Department located? A.McMinnville Police Department is located at 121 SW Adams Street, McMinnville, Oregon 97128. At the corner of 2nd street and SW Adams, adjacent to the Fire Department and the Public Library Q.How do I get a copy of a police report? A.Most police records are public records. There are, however, exceptions such as ongoing investigations and juvenile records. A request for reports may be made at the police department business office, or you may mail in a request to:
McMinnville Police Department Attn: Records 121 SW Adams Street McMinnville, OR 97128 Or, fax it to us at: 503-434-2335
Q.Can the police open my car if I have locked my keys inside? A.No. Due to the potential for damage to vehicles, the police department does not open locked vehicles. If a child is locked inside the vehicle, the police and/or fire department will respond to remove the child from the vehicle. Q.Where do I go to pay my traffic citation? A.Traffic citations are processed through the City of McMinnville Municipal Court, which is located at 230 NE 2nd Street, McMinnville, OR 97128. Additional questions regarding traffic citations or the Municipal Court process may be answered by calling Municipal Court at 503.434.7402 Q.If I want to call the police to report a crime or if I just want to talk to an officer, do I call 911? A.No! Please do not dial 9-1-1 if it is not an emergency. All "NON-EMERGENCY calls for service in the Yamhill County area should be made to Yamhill Communications (YCOM) at 503.434.6500 Q.If I have property that was stolen and then was recovered, who do I contact to get my property? A.You will need to contact the Property and Evidence Department at 503.434.2345 or 503.434.7307 Q.What is the law regarding reporting a vehicle accident in Oregon? A.811.720 When an accident must be reported: You must report your accident if it happened on a highway or premise open to the public, and resulted in any of the following: 1) More than $1500 in damage to your vehicle; 2) More than $1500 in damage to any one person’s property; 3) A vehicle towed from the scene as a result of the damage; 4) Injury to any person (no matter how minor the injury); or, 5) the death of any person:(a) The reporting requirements for drivers under ORS 811.725. (b) The reporting requirements for occupants of vehicles in accidents under ORS 811.735. (c) The reporting requirements for owners of vehicles under ORS 811.730.
Q.If the Police Department has impounded my vehicle, what do I need to do to get it out of impound? A.You will need a vehicle release from the police department. To get this release, the owner of the vehicle must be present and show proof of ownership. Proper proof of ownership is a DMV registration, title, or notarized bill of sale. The owner will also need to show proof of insurance on the impounded vehicle and have a valid driver's license or have someone with him/her that has a valid driver's license. The owner must also pay a $50.00 fee in the form of cash, cashier's check or money order. Q.How do I find out if someone is in jail? A.You will need to call the Yamhill County Jail directly at: 503.434.7507 Q.I need to get my fingerprints taken. Will the Police Department do this? A.Fingerprinting services are available Tuesdays from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. No appointment is necessary. There is a $15 fee and you must present photo identification. We are only able to accept cash or checks.
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