2009 House Bill 5728

Require expeditious return of certain seized vehicles

Introduced in the House

Dec. 18, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Tim Melton (D-29)

To require that a vehicle impounded by police under the state Vehicle Code must be returned within seven days if the owner is not charged with a crime, is found innocent, or is found not liable for a civil infraction. The owner could not be assessed any impound or forfeiture fees in these cases. See also House Bills 5725 to 5730.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary