What happens if you file a false police report in Miami?

No further action will be taken by the Miami Police Department. REMINDER: Under Florida State Statute 817.49, filing a False Police Report is a First Degree Misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment not to exceed one (1) year. NOTE: Due to changes to the chrome browser, users have been experiencing issues.

What happens after you file a police report?

After filing a police report, you have the option of requesting a personal copy (which might cost a fee), there will be witness interviews, and you should be given appropriate contact information in order to keep track of the case’s progress. It’s an unfortunate fact that approximately 40% of property crimes go unreported.

How to report a crime online in Miami?

Welcome to the Miami Police Department online incident reporting system. This system allows victims of certain non-emergency crimes to file a police report without waiting for a police officer. The crime types that are able to reported online include: Thefts: Theft of private property where the offenders did not gain entry into a structure.

Is the personal identifying information in a Florida crash report confidential?

Personal identifying information in motor vehicle crash reports is confidential and exempt from disclosure for a period of 60 days after the crash report is filed (section 316.066 (2) (a), Florida Statutes).

What happens when a police report is filed?

When a police report is filed, the police determine whether or not to investigate immediately or to hand over the charges to the prosecution. The prosectution (District Attorney, CIty Attorney, U.S. Attorney, etc.) screens off cases they choose not to litigate for whatever reason (s).