§ 17-66. Release of impounded vehicle—Generally.  


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  • Any person claiming a vehicle impounded under this division shall produce evidence of identity and ownership or right of possession to the person in charge of the pound in order for the pound to discharge the vehicle and to deliver it to the person. Thereupon, the impounded vehicle may be surrendered by the person in charge thereof, except where the impounded vehicle is retained as evidence or incidental to a search for evidence. Impounded vehicles retained as evidence or incidental to a search for evidence cannot be released without prior permission of the law enforcement agency. A receipt shall be obtained for all impounded vehicles upon their surrender. Such receipt shall definitely identify the vehicle and shall become a permanent record of the county. These fees shall be paid to the person in charge of the pound and a receipt shall be written.

(Code 1976, § 8-17006; Ord. No. 96-12, § 1, 6-11-96)