The Records Division of the Carlsbad Police Department receives and maintains various law enforcement records. By law, under the Inspection of Public Records Act, every person has the right to inspect public records of the Carlsbad Police Department. A person may inspect any public records except those that are specifically protected by the Inspection of Public Records Act or by any other law, court rule or constitutional privilege.


If you have any questions regarding the availability of a particular record, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Requesting Records

The Records Division of the Carlsbad Police Department receives and maintains various law enforcement records. By law, under the Inspection of Public Records Act, every person has the right to inspect public records of the Carlsbad Police Department. A person may inspect any public records except those that are specifically protected by the Inspection of Public Records Act or by any other law, court rule or constitutional privilege.


Click here to Request Public Records.

Evidence Discovery

Discovery is the process by which both the prosecution and the defense receive evidence for a case. If you are requesting discovery complete the Evidence Discovery Form. All items must be paid in full prior to the delivery or pick-up if the requester is subject to fees.

Records Division Office

Carlsbad Law Enforcement Center

602 W. Mermod, 2nd Floor


Sunday: Closed

Monday…….8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday……8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday..8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Thursday…..8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Friday……….8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Saturday: Closed


Phone: (575) 885-2111

Fax:  (575) 885-2122


To expedite your Records request, feel free to download the request form, fill it out and bring it to the Records Division from processing.  

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