6475-S AMS ROAC S4927.1

SSB 6475 - S AMD - 682

By Senator Roach

                                                 WITHDRAWN 2/13/98

    On page 27, beginning on line 26, after "(b)" strike all material through "chapter." on line 38, and insert "Any person seeking to redeem an impounded vehicle under this section has a right to a hearing in the district or municipal court for the jurisdiction in which the vehicle was impounded to contest the validity of the impoundment or the amount of towing and storage charges.  The district court has jurisdiction to determine the issues involving all impoundments including those authorized by the state or its agents.  The municipal court has jurisdiction to determine the issues involving impoundments authorized by agents of the municipality.  Any request for a hearing shall be made in writing on the form provided for that purpose and must be received by the district or municipal court within ten days of the date the opportunity was provided for in subsection (2)(a) of this section.  At the time of the filing of the hearing request, the petitioner shall pay to the court clerk a filing fee in the same amount required for the filing of a suit in the small claims department of a district court.  If the hearing request is not received by the district or municipal court within the ten-day period, the right to a hearing is waived and the registered owner is liable for any towing, storage, or other impoundment charges permitted under this chapter."

SSB 6475 - S AMD - 682

By Senator Roach

                                                 WITHDRAWN 2/13/98

    On page 28, line 38, after "department, for" insert "the amount of the filing fee required by law for the impound hearing petition as well as"

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