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  Frequently Asked Questions

1.  Where are you located?
2.  What are your hours?
3.  Where do I pay a traffic ticket?
4.  Can the Alhambra Police Department sign off my "fix-it" ticket?
5.  How do I get a copy of an accident or crime report?
6.  If I have a criminal record, how do I get a copy of my record?
7.  How do I obtain a restraining order?
8.  How do I get my vehicle out of impound?
9.  How can I get a criminal clearance letter for the Immigration and Naturalization Service?
10.  Does the Alhambra Police Department provide fingerprinting services?
11.  Are visits allowed with prisoners in the Alhambra City Jail?
12.  How do I file a complaint against Alhambra Police Department personnel?


1.  Where are you located?
The Alhambra Police Department is located on the northwest corner of First Street and Commonwealth next to City Hall. The address is 211 S. First St., Alhambra, 91801

2.  What are your hours?
The Alhambra Police Department is open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day for emergency services. The Records Section is open Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (closed Saturday & Sunday). The Traffic Section is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed Saturday & Sunday).

3.  Where do I pay a traffic ticket?
Alhambra City violations (parking, municipal code violations, etc.) are paid at the Finance Department in City Hall (111 S. First St.). All other traffic citations must go through the Traffic Court at the Alhambra Municipal Court Building (150 W. Commonwealth Ave.).

4.  Can the Alhambra Police Department sign off my "fix-it" ticket?
Violations for driving without a license, no license plate, no insurance or registration are handled by the Traffic Section of the Alhambra Police Department. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department handles all other equipment violations. Go to the nearest Sheriff's Station or the Alhambra Municipal Court Building.

5.  How do I get a copy of an accident or crime report?
In order to obtain a copy of an accident report, you must be one of the parties interest therein. This is included, but not limited to the driver or drivers involved, or the guardian or conservator thereof, the parent of a minor driver or the authorized representative of the driver or any named person injured by the accident. In order to obtain a crime report, you must be the victim of the crime. This does not apply to records that are being sought via subpoena. There is a fee of 10 cents per page for an accident report and a fee of 10 cents per page for a crime report that is payable by cash, check or money order only.

6.  If I have a criminal record, how do I get a copy of my record?
The State of California Department of Justice has your criminal record information. You must provide them your fingerprints and pay a fee. An information sheet is available at the police department's front counter. Additionally, if you were arrested as a juvenile, you may receive a copy of your arrest report. Adult arrest reports must be subpoenaed. However, you may review your local records at the police department with proper identification.

7.  How do I obtain a restraining order?
You must file a petition at any Superior Court. The closest Superior Court is in Pasadena (http://www.lasuperiorcourt.org/Locations/Pasadena.htm). Alhambra Superior Court only handles domestic violence restraining orders, and those that do not encompass children within that order. All others must be petitioned at the Pasadena Superior Court. An Alhambra Police Officer can process an Emergency Protective Order (EPO) on your behalf after court business hours. However, the EPO is only good until the Superior Court is open for you to formally file a petition.

8.  How do I get my vehicle out of impound?
The vehicle can be released to the registered owner who has a valid California driver's license only. The vehicle must also be currently registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles. An administrative fee of $30.00 is due upon release. Cash, check or money order will be accepted.

9.  How can I get a criminal clearance letter for the Immigration and Naturalization Service?
If you are currently a resident of the City of Alhambra or have lived in the City, the Alhambra Police Department will do a local criminal history search on you within our city jurisdiction only. If there is no criminal history on you within our jurisdiction, a letter will be made indicating to the INS that there is no adverse information found on you. There is an administrative fee of $4.00 for the letter, which must be paid by cash, check or money order only. The letter can take up to ten days to receive.

10.  Does the Alhambra Police Department provide fingerprinting services?

No, the Alhambra Police Department no longer provides fingerprinting services to the public.



11.  Are visits allowed with prisoners in the Alhambra City Jail?
Yes, visiting hours are from 10 am to 5 p.m., seven days a week. The Alhambra City Jail houses federal prisoners, INS detainees and municipal arrestees.

12.  How do I file a complaint against Alhambra Police Department personnel?
A formal complaint form is available 24 hours a day. Please contact the Watch Commander�s Office at (626) 570-5130 to obtain a form. A formal investigation will begin once the form is completed and returned to the Police Department. You will be contacted to provide information for the investigation. Once the investigation is completed, you will receive notice of the outcome of the investigation.




Alhambra City Hall, 111 South First Street, Alhambra, CA 91801; Phone: (626) 570-5007; Fax: (626) 576-8568
Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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