QUESTION
My vehicle was impounded, how long can the police keep my vehicle?
Asked on Sep 06th, 2012 on Automobile Accidents - Michigan
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Police impounded vehicle for investigation after a bodily injury accident. No charges have been filed and none expected. Accident occurred 8/24/12 in Roseville, Michigan.
3 ANSWERS
Dennis P. Mikko
Once the investigation is complete and the police report reviewed by the prosecuting attorney, if there is a decision that no charges will be filed, the vehicle should be released. You may have to keep in contact with the police department in order to gain its release.
Answered on Sep 07th, 2012 at 2:09 PM
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Hire an attorney to move them along and to retrieve the car. Without additional information I cannot form a further opinion.
Answered on Sep 07th, 2012 at 2:08 PM
Ronald A. Steinberg
I guess they will keep it until the investigation is complete. They have to protect the "chain of evidence," so either the case will not be pursued, so they can release the car or the case will be pursued, and then they will have it until they do not need it anymore.
Answered on Sep 07th, 2012 at 2:07 PM