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7-706 - Stalled Vehicles
7-708 - Procedures for Processing Vehicles Held for Evidentiary Purposes

7-707 - Placing a Hold on an Impounded Vehicle

  • Summary: Outlines the process for placing investigative holds on impounded vehicles.
  • Effective Date: 09-14-2018
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Policy

  1. When a hold is placed on a vehicle for evidentiary reasons, officers shall write "Hold" on the Vehicle Impound Report (MP 6925) along with the reason for the hold.
  1. The tow truck driver should be advised on how to handle the vehicle to protect any evidence.
  2. Officers shall note in the remarks section of the Vehicle Impound Report what the charges are against the driver or occupants of the vehicle.
  1. When officers arrest a driver for DUI and impound the vehicle, officers shall indicate on the Impound Sheet "DWI Arrest, Hold for Proof of Insurance and Ownership.”
  2. The owner of the vehicle must provide proof of ownership and proof of insurance before their car can be released per MN Statute section 169A.42. (01/04/93) (10/22/15)
 

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7-706 - Stalled Vehicles
7-708 - Procedures for Processing Vehicles Held for Evidentiary Purposes

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