I have a friend who got arrested a few years ago but the charges were dropped, and he s always wanted to know what his mug shot looked like. Given he was drunk and all he prob looked pretty funny. So...are they? and if so how can he get a copy of his?
2007-07-25 13:43:28 · 6 answers · asked by Switchblades 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Under the Freedom of Information Act, he can request a copy, but it would depend on the agency that took them as to whether or not he actually receives them.
2007-07-25 14:00:31 · answer #1 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Some one else asked nearly this identical question a month or so ago. Mug shots are police property, and no, he can not get a copy. But while he is drunk and funny looking, you might can take one of him your self and show it to him when he sobers up. lol.
2007-07-25 20:48:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A newspaper, for example, can request a shot be made public. Generally, they are kept by the police. If it's been a few years, and the charges were dropped, the picture may have been discarded by now.
2007-07-25 20:49:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally mug shots are the property of the police department that took them. They may be used for investigations, and can be posted on "Wanted" posters.
2007-07-25 20:46:35 · answer #4 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not unless they've been released to the media for one reason or another...
I think that if you come up with a reason, they'd release it to you, but I don't think they'll just give it to you because you wanted to see it...
2007-07-25 21:08:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think so, only the mug shots beloning to celebrities we see
2007-07-25 20:46:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋