Q: My car was impounded in a residential parking lot parked, and the person that was sitting in the car was arrested.
He was “ high” and the keys was in reach of the person sitting. So they impounded my vehicle because he sitting in it this is in Tuscumbia, Alabama
A:
I am not sure exactly what your question is, if you reply and clarify I would be glad to answer. I assume your question is about how to get your car back. If you know which law enforcement agency impounded the vehicle you can call and see if they will give you release instructions. If you do not know which agency is holding the vehicle, I would call the Tuscumbia/Colbert County District attorney and see if they can help you locate the vehicle.
There will likely be a fee attached to getting the vehicle out of the impound lot. There may also be a delay in getting the vehicle back if they have not conducted the impound inspection or if they allege the vehicle is evidence for the criminal hearing.
If the agency or district attorney refuse to give you information about how to get your car back then you should contact an attorney. If the vehicle was stolen at the time this occurred you should submit the claim to the insurance company and file a police report for the stolen vehicle. If that is the case the agency is more likely to waive any impound lot fees.
A: Are you trying to get your vehicle back? If so, contact the law enforcement agency that impounded the vehicle and they will provide you with the process for getting your vehicle back.
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