Obtaining Cctv Footage Guide

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To obtain CCTV footage in Washington after a motorcycle accident, you can request it directly from the business. If the business has already provided the footage to the police, you can file a Public Records Request with the police department. If the police deny or do not respond to your request, you can appeal to the Public Records Exemptions Accountability Committee. Consulting a lawyer can help if you face any issues. Time is crucial as businesses may not keep footage for long.

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Well my boyfriend of almost 5 years passed away on the 21st of last month from a motorcycle accident and there was a business across the street that has a camera pointing in the direction of where the accident happened so I’m worried how would I go about getting the video footage from the business so me and his family can see what actually happened to him so we can all have closure about it
Hello ****, I'm deeply sorry for your loss. In order to assist you better, could you please let me know which country or state you're located in? Laws regarding access to CCTV footage vary based on location.
I live in Washington
I'm sorry for your loss, ****. In Washington:
- You can request the CCTV footage directly from the business.
- If they refuse, you may need to hire an attorney to subpoena the footage.
- Remember, time is crucial as businesses may not keep footage long.
We have already asked them and they told us that the police have the footage and to get it from them
In Washington:
- You can file a Public Records Request with the police department.
- If they deny or don't respond, you can appeal to the Public Records Exemptions Accountability Committee.
- Consult a lawyer if you face any issues.
Okay thank you
You're welcome, ****. If you need further assistance or have any more questions, feel free to ask. Best of luck with your request.