§ 12-5-89. RELEASE OF IMPOUNDED VEHICLE.

(A)

A person in actual possession of the impounded vehicle shall release the vehicle to a person named in the release order if the person named in the order presents the signed release order and proof of identity.

(B)

A person releasing the vehicle shall indicate the date and time that a vehicle was released on the release order, or on a paper attached to it.

(C)

A release order shall be signed by the person reclaiming the vehicle and the person releasing the vehicle.

(D)

After the release order is signed, the person releasing the vehicle shall return the order tothe municipal court.

(E)

A person in possession of an impounded vehicle may not request or require the person reclaiming the vehicle to sign a release from liability for damages or loss until the person authorized to reclaim the vehicle has been provided a meaningful opportunity to inspect the vehicle and its contents.

(F)

A release from liability shall:

(1)

Indicate whether the person reclaiming the vehicle has made an inspection of the vehicle;

(2)

An enumeration of the damages, if any, allegedly the result of impounding the vehicle; and

(3)

A list of the items, if any, allegedly missing from vehicle.

(G)

A copy or duplicate of the original release shall be provided to the person that reclaims an impounded vehicle.

Source: Ord. 20090924-044.