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5-01/010.00 STOLEN VEHICLE SYSTEM (SVS)
The Stolen Vehicle system is accessed by any terminal which is connected to
California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS).
5-01/010.00 STOLEN VEHICLE SYSTEM (SVS)
On vehicle entries, the vehicle model is mandatory, and at least one of the following numbers is required to enter the vehicle in SVS, partial numbers shall not be used:
License plate number,
Vehicle identification number (VIN),
Engine number.
5-01/020.00 STATION DAILY LOG
Each Station shall maintain a "Station Daily Log of
Stolen, Stored, Repossessed and Impounded Vehicles."
5-01/020.00 STATION DAILY LOG
This log shall contain at least the following information:
Time and date stored,
Vehicle year,
Vehicle make,
Vehicle license number,
Vehicle disposition,
Location where vehicle is stored,
Deputy's name.
5-01/030.00 STOLEN VEHICLES
Stolen vehicles include
aircraft, snowmobiles, housecars, trailers, motorcycles, off-road vehicles, motorized golf carts, minibikes, campers, construction vehicles, farm vehicles, trucks, motorized bicycles and mopeds.
5-01/030.00 STOLEN VEHICLES
A motorized bicycle must be equipped as required by the vehicle code and may only be operated by
a licensed driver or permittee.
5-01/030.00 STOLEN VEHICLES
Reports of stolen vehicles (CHP-180) shall not be accepted unless made and personally signed by either the
registered or legal owner of the vehicle, by their personal authorized representative or by any person having permission of the owner to use the vehicle.
5-01/030.00 STOLEN VEHICLES
Reports of stolen vehicles should include the license and vehicle identification numbers. If not available, the report shall still be accepted and the following shall apply:
If only one number is obtained, the report shall be fully processed and the missing number added later,
5-01/030.00 STOLEN VEHICLES
If both numbers are missing, an administrative message shall be sent via CLETS to the state's Motor Vehicle office of the state where which the vehicle is registered, requesting
vehicle identification information. A telephone
call may be placed in lieu of the administrative message, if authorized by the Watch Commander.
5-01/030.00 STOLEN VEHICLES
To expedite transmission, Deputies taking stolen reports in the field shall, upon obtaining the proper signature on the report, immediately
relay the information needed for the stolen vehicle report to the Station for transmission to SVS, and update the Station daily log of stolen, stored, repossessed and impounded vehicles.
5-01/030.00 STOLEN VEHICLES
If the vehicle is equipped with “LoJack”, the Deputy is required to immediately notify the
Watch Deputy at Aero Bureau and provide them with the vehicle’s information.
5-01/030.00 STOLEN VEHICLES
All CHP-180 reports shall be approved and signed by
the Watch Sergeant.
5-01/030.05 VERIFICATION OF OWNERSHIP
Whenever possible, Deputies shall obtain the necessary vehicle information from the owner's
certificate (pink slip), vehicle registration card or auto insurance papers.
5-01/030.10 STOLEN VEHICLE REPORT
The Deputy shall prepare an original of a CHP-180 and shall be responsible for seeing that the report data for SVS is submitted
immediately once the report is signed.
5-01/030.10 STOLEN VEHICLE REPORT
The Deputy shall indicate on the CHP-180 the estimated value of both
stolen and recovered vehicles.
5-01/030.10 STOLEN VEHICLE REPORT
When a stolen vehicle report is taken, the following procedures shall apply:
Assign an URN to the report,
Enter the required data in SVS.
5-01/030.10 STOLEN VEHICLE REPORT
Reports shall be filled out and signed in
#2 pencil or black ink
5-01/030.10 STOLEN VEHICLE REPORT
The File Control Number (FCN) indicating entry of the stolen vehicle in SVS, shall be written on the CHP-180 and distribution shall be as follows:
To Records and Identification Bureau - Original signed CHP-180.
To Unit, - Sufficient copies of the CHP-180 to meet Unit needs.
5-01/030.10 STOLEN VEHICLE REPORT
When the original stolen vehicle report is made by a Sheriff's Unit, all subsequent reports on the same case shall be reported under
the same original URN and shall be supplemental reports.
5-01/030.15 STOLEN VEHICLE REPORT - THEFT THROUGH FRAUD OR EMBEZZLEMENT
When a report of an alleged stolen vehicle is received under circumstances constituting
fraud (e.g., vehicle obtained by a suspect through swindle, bunco or use of forged or fraudulent instrument), the Deputy shall:
Prepare an Incident Report (SH-R-49) covering the alleged theft,
Prepare a CHP-180 for signature,
Assign an URN (the same for both the SH-R-49 and the CHP-180),
Mark the CHP-180 "Do Not Enter in SVS."
5-01/030.15 STOLEN VEHICLE REPORT - THEFT THROUGH FRAUD OR EMBEZZLEMENT
In the case of an embezzlement involving a breach of a lease or rental agreement, the Deputy shall:
Prepare an Incident Report (SH-R-49),
Prepare a CHP-180 for signature,
Assign an URN (the same for both the SH-R-49 and the CHP-180),
Enter the information into SVS and note in the "Miscellaneous" field that the vehicle is embezzled,
Enter the FCN on the CHP-180 and process the report the same as a regular stolen vehicle.
5-01/030.20 STOLEN MILITARY VEHICLES

Reports of stolen military vehicles shall
not be accepted by this Department. Persons wishing to make such a report shall be referred to the nearest military reservation for details.
5-01/030.25 RADIO BROADCASTS

Requested broadcasts of stolen vehicles will be made only if the vehicle in question has been stolen during
the preceding hour.
5-01/030.25 RADIO BROADCASTS
In cases where a vehicle is reported as having just been stolen, the dispatching Deputy may put out a broadcast of a
"possible" stolen vehicle if a 180 is not signed at the time of the broadcast.
5-01/040.00 COURTESY STOLEN VEHICLE REPORTS
Courtesy stolen vehicle reports are taken to cover the theft of a vehicle when the location of occurrence was
in a district or jurisdiction other than that in which the report is being made.
5-01/040.00 COURTESY STOLEN VEHICLE REPORTS
If the location of occurrence was within the district of another: Sheriff Station in Los Angeles County; the report shall be handled as a routine stolen
with the following exceptions:
CHP-180 shall be prepared and plainly marked
"Courtesy Report For Station,"
An URN shall be obtained from the concerned Station as soon as the report is signed,
Enter the stolen vehicle data in SVS, placing an "X" in the courtesy field and entering the concerned Station's Originating Agency Identifier (ORI) and FCN number on the original CHP-180,
5-01/040.00 COURTESY STOLEN VEHICLE REPORTS
On cases involving embezzled or fraudulently obtained vehicles, courtesy stolen reports may be taken for
another Sheriff's Station when it would cause hardship to the person reporting to go to the proper Station.
5-01/040.00 COURTESY STOLEN VEHICLE REPORTS
No reports on this type of case shall
be accepted for another police agency.
5-01/040.00 COURTESY STOLEN VEHICLE REPORTS
Police Agency; acceptance of a courtesy stolen report should be discouraged. When accepting the report, the following shall apply:
An original and one copy of a CHP-180 shall be prepared and shall be plainly marked "Courtesy Report For ________________ Police Department,"
The stolen report shall be assigned a Sheriff's URN with the reporting district field ending in "99,"
5-01/050.00 REPOSSESSED VEHICLES
Whenever a vehicle is repossessed on behalf of the legal owner under the terms of a security agreement and such repossession occurs within the geographical area served by this Department, the person making the repossession is required by law to
immediately notify this Department by the most expeditious means available.
5-01/050.00 REPOSSESSED VEHICLES
When so notified, the Station Watch Deputy at the concerned Unit having jurisdiction shall
record the needed information in the Station daily log of stolen, stored, repossessed and impounded vehicles.
5-01/050.00 REPOSSESSED VEHICLES
The law also requires the repossessor to send a written notification of such repossession to this Department within
one business day of such repossession. This written notice must be maintained by the Unit for five years.
5-01/050.00 REPOSSESSED VEHICLES
Upon receipt of a written repossession notice, the concerned Unit of this Department shall query the SVS for any record of the vehicle in question. If no record is found, the Unit shall
be responsible for assigning an URN, entering the repossession data to SVS and indicating the FCN on the original repossession notice.
5-01/050.00 REPOSSESSED VEHICLES
Before the debtor can regain possession of a vehicle from the legal owner or person in possession, the debtor must
pay a fee to the Department. Upon receipt of the fee, the Unit shall provide the debtor with a receipt acknowledging payment of the fee.
5-01/050.00 REPOSSESSED VEHICLES
The debtor may, as an alternative, pay the fee plus an administrative fee not to exceed $5.00 to the legal owner or person in possession of the vehicle, who
must forward the fee to the Department within three days.
5-01/050.00 REPOSSESSED VEHICLES
Members of this Department shall not authorize or participate in the repossession of stored vehicles. Repossession of a stored vehicle should proceed only with the
consent of the registered owner or by court order for claim and delivery.
5-01/050.05 REPOSSESSED VEHICLE - SVS SHOWS IT AS STOLEN
If the Unit querying the SVS following receipt of a written repossession notice finds a stolen vehicle record which was filed by the Unit itself, the following procedures shall apply:
Check the stolen report and determine whether it was reported by the registered or legal owner,
If reported by the registered owner, "cancel" the stolen entry in SVS, enter the repossession in SVS,
Notify the registered owner that his vehicle was repossessed and inform him of the name and location of the repossession,
Prepare "dummy" recovery if required
5-01/050.05 REPOSSESSED VEHICLE - SVS SHOWS IT AS STOLEN
If the query to SVS following the receipt of the written repossession notice shows that a stolen vehicle report was filed by a Station or agency other than the Unit making the query, the Unit shall send a message to the other Station or agency informing them of the following:
result of the query to SVS,
Request the Station or agency, who filed the stolen report, to handle the case.
5-01/050.05 REPOSSESSED VEHICLE - SVS SHOWS IT AS STOLEN
The Unit shall also be responsible for:
Mailing the written repossession notice to the other Station or agency,
Notifying the repossession of the action taken and informing him to whom the case has been referred.
5-01/060.00 STORED AND IMPOUNDED VEHICLES
The Central Property custodian shall be notified by the investigating detective
when unidentifiable vehicles are stored or impounded at a local garage/towing company. Vehicles shall not be stored for more than 30 days (refer to section 5-01/060.15).
5-01/060.05 STORED VEHICLES
In an arrest situation, it is the policy of this Department that Deputies shall advise the
owner/driver, prior to storing his vehicle, that
the vehicle may be secured, legally parked and left at the location or may be released to a designated responsible person who is present and will accept the responsibility for care of the vehicle.
5-01/060.05 STORED VEHICLES
A CHP-180 Stored Vehicle Report shall be made when a vehicle is stored for one of the following reasons:
abandoned
in a "no parking" area, blocking traffic, etc
When an arrest is made and authority to drive the vehicle is not verified
placed for safekeeping
5-01/060.05 STORED VEHICLES
Before any vehicle is stored, SVS shall be
queried to determine whether or not such vehicle is stolen or wanted.
5-01/060.05 STORED VEHICLES
The Deputy placing a vehicle in storage shall be responsible for the following:
Verification of ownership
Preparing an original and one copy of a CHP-180
copy to the garage/tow truck operator
Notifying the Station as soon as possible so that the Station daily log of vehicle status
Assigning an URN
Estimating the value
5-01/060.05 STORED VEHICLES
If the storage is in conjunction with another crime or incident, use
the same URN.
5-01/060.10 IMPOUNDED VEHICLES (STORED VEHICLE HOLD)
A CHP-180 Impounded Vehicle Report shall be made by this Department when a vehicle is impounded for one of the following reasons:
investigation, fees and penalties are due,
a hit and run violation as covered in Section 22655
altered or missing vin (also requires an SH-R-49),
held for fingerprinting, unidentifiable (also requires an SH-R-49), seized pursuant to 14602.6 CVC 30-Day Impound).
5-01/060.10 IMPOUNDED VEHICLES (STORED VEHICLE HOLD)
A vehicle may be considered stripped when any
major items of equipment or accessories have been removed from the vehicle.
5-01/060.10 IMPOUNDED VEHICLES (STORED VEHICLE HOLD)
For any vehicle with an altered or missing VIN, the impounding deputy shall complete
CHP-181, "Notice of Impoundment of Vehicle and/or Component Parts" (in duplicate) whenever a vehicle/part is taken from the immediate possession of an individual.
5-01/060.10 IMPOUNDED VEHICLES (STORED VEHICLE HOLD)
The deputy shall give a copy of the CHP-181 (which shall serve as a receipt) to the person from whom the property is seized and advise that a
"Notice of Hearing" (CHP-181A), providing a hearing date, will be received within five working days if positive identification of the vehicle/part is not made.
5-01/060.10 IMPOUNDED VEHICLES (STORED VEHICLE HOLD)
The deputy shall notify TRAP immediately by telephone of
any vehicle with an altered or missing VIN.
5-01/060.15 STORAGE OF UNIDENTIFIED VEHICLES AND VEHICLE PARTS
Unidentifiable vehicles or vehicle parts may require storage at a local towing company. In no case shall
these vehicles or vehicle parts be stored at the local towing company for more than 30 days.
5-01/060.15 STORAGE OF UNIDENTIFIED VEHICLES AND VEHICLE PARTS
If T.R.A.P. is unable to identify the vehicle/part within
five working days, station detectives shall be notified.
5-01/060.15 STORAGE OF UNIDENTIFIED VEHICLES AND VEHICLE PARTS
Station detectives shall make arrangements for a court hearing. The hearing date should be at least
thirty days in the future to provide for adequate investigative time but not over sixty days.
5-01/060.15 STORAGE OF UNIDENTIFIED VEHICLES AND VEHICLE PARTS
CHP Form 181A notice gives the date, time, and place of a court hearing which would
determine the property's final disposition. The hearing shall be held within ninety days. T.R.A.P. shall provide technical assistance if necessary.
5-01/060.15 STORAGE OF UNIDENTIFIED VEHICLES AND VEHICLE PARTS
Long term storage of these vehicles or parts shall not be granted without a court date set and approval of
the Station/Unit Property Lieutenant.
5-01/060.15 STORAGE OF UNIDENTIFIED VEHICLES AND VEHICLE PARTS
If the need exists for long-term storage, the investigator shall notify
Central Property and Evidence.
5-01/060.15 STORAGE OF UNIDENTIFIED VEHICLES AND VEHICLE PARTS
Central Property and Evidence will
arrange for the storage of the vehicle.
5-01/060.20 FINGERPRINTING REQUESTS
A fingerprint Deputy shall be requested to take latent prints when: (3)
1- The vehicle stolen (from any jurisdiction) is less than six years old and was recovered stripped of major identifiable parts,
5-01/060.20 FINGERPRINTING REQUESTS
A fingerprint Deputy shall be requested to take latent prints when: (3)
2 - The vehicle stolen (from any jurisdiction) was recovered or impounded and such vehicle had been involved in a crime other than GTA,
5-01/060.20 FINGERPRINTING REQUESTS
A fingerprint Deputy shall be requested to take latent prints when: (3)
3 - Another law enforcement agency specifically requests a fingerprint examination on a vehicle stolen from their jurisdiction or involved in a crime in their jurisdiction.
5-01/060.20 FINGERPRINTING REQUESTS
In emergency cases, the Unit Commander shall be advised of the circumstances, and he shall be responsible for
authorizing a direct request for a print Deputy at the scene.
5-01/060.25 SPECIAL HANDLING
All impounded vehicles shall have a "Hold for Sheriff" sticker placed on the windshield. This sticker shall also
be used to note special instructions such as "Hold for Prints," the URN, time, date, etc.
5-01/070.00 NOTIFICATION TO OWNER REGARDING STORED/IMPOUNDED VEHICLE
A notice of stored or impounded vehicle will be sent to the registered and legal owner within
48 hours excluding weekends and holidays.
5-01/070.00 NOTIFICATION TO OWNER REGARDING STORED/IMPOUNDED VEHICLE
Part of the notification will include notification of the hearing process of the stored/impound. The owners their agent must request within
10 days of the date appearing on the notice. They can request in either in person, writing, or by telephone.
5-01/070.05 RECOVERED-IMPOUNDED VEHICLE NOTIFICATION
When a Station or Unit recovers and impounds a vehicle for which it filed the stolen vehicle report, it shall be responsible for: (3)
(1) Verbally notifying the registered and/or legal owner, either by telephone or in person, of the impound, the condition of the vehicle and the instructions for obtaining release of the vehicle
5-01/070.05 RECOVERED-IMPOUNDED VEHICLE NOTIFICATION
When a Station or Unit recovers and impounds a vehicle for which it filed the stolen vehicle report, it shall be responsible for: (3)
(2) Recording the fact of the oral notification on the Unit copy of the CHP-180,
(3) Mailing, not later than the next working day, a written notification and a Notice of Right to Hearing to the registered and legal owners.
5-01/070.05 RECOVERED-IMPOUNDED VEHICLE NOTIFICATION
When a Station locates and impounds a vehicle for which another Unit or agency filed the stolen vehicle report, the seizing Unit shall be responsible for
mailing, not later than the next working day, a written notification and a Notice of Right to Hearing to the registered and legal owners.
5-01/070.05 RECOVERED-IMPOUNDED VEHICLE NOTIFICATION
When a Station receives notification that a vehicle for which it filed a stolen vehicle report has been recovered and impounded, the investigating detective shall
be responsible for providing verbal notification to the registered and/or legal owner. If the investigating detective is not immediately available, the Watch Deputy shall notify.
5-01/070.15 SPECIAL NOTIFICATIONS
When the name of the registered owner is not known, the information obtained from DMV, as a result of the registration data inquiry shall be entered in the space for registered owner on the
CHP-126 or on the CHP-180. A copy shall be sent to both DOJ Stolen Vehicle Unit and the garage.
5-01/080.00 NOTIFICATION AND HEARING PROCEDURE FOR STORED/IMPOUNDED VEHICLES
When a member of this Department directs the storage/impound of a vehicle for any reason, the registered and legal owners shall be notified pursuant to
22852 CVC.
5-01/080.00 Stypmann Hearing
If impounded per 14602.3 notification shall be by certified mail to legal owner within
48 hours.
5-01/080.00 Stypmann Hearing
The L/O, R/O, or Agent may request hearing within ------------ days of the date on the notice.
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5-01/080.00 Stypmann Hearing
The purpose of a “Stypmann Hearing” is to determine if the vehicle was
lawfully stored or impounded.
5-01/080.00 Stypmann Hearing
The hearing shall be conducted by the--------------- so long as such hearing officer is not the same person who directed the storage/impound of the vehicle.
on-duty Watch Commander
5-01/080.00 Stypmann Hearing
He shall explain the reason for the storage/impound of the vehicle and
objectively evaluate any explanation and/or evidence the owner produces as proof of the lawful operation or lawful parking of the vehicle.
5-01/080.00 Stypmann Hearing
If the hearing officer determines that the vehicle was lawfully stored/impounded, he shall inform the claimant of the decision and:
Explain responsibility for towing and storage fees
May submit a written appeal to Unit Commander
May file “Claim for Damages” to the Board of Supervisors’ Office for reimbursement
5-01/080.00 Stypmann Hearing
If the hearing officer determines that the vehicle was unlawfully stored/impounded, he shall:
Order the immediate release of the vehicle at no expense to the claimant.
Prepare SH-AD-599 (with towing and storage bill attached) indicating why it is a proper County charge,
5-01/080.00 Stypmann Hearing
After the hearing, the hearing officer shall note the finding of the hearing on a SH-AD-131. This will be
attached to the file copy of the original report.
5-01/090.00 RELEASE OF STORED AND IMPOUNDED
This Department will not issue instructions to a tow service concerning the
release of a stored vehicle.
5-01/090.00 RELEASE OF STORED AND IMPOUNDED
The tow service is authorized to release a stored vehicle to
whomever they determine is entitled to possession.
5-01/090.00 RELEASE OF STORED AND IMPOUNDED
Impounded vehicles shall be reclassified as
“stored” vehicles by the handling Unit upon determination that further need to hold the vehicle is no longer required.
5-01/090.00 RELEASE OF STORED AND IMPOUNDED
The investigating detective reclassifying an impounded vehicle to a stored vehicle shall:
Prepare a "Release of Vehicle Hold" SH-CR-94
Telephone the tow service and advise
Forward Form SH-CR-94 to the tow service
Include a copy of the release in the case file
5-01/090.00 RELEASE OF STORED AND IMPOUNDED
When a person makes a request at a Station for the release of a vehicle and the vehicle is not cleared for
release the person shall be referred to the
handling detective.
5-01/090.00 RELEASE OF STORED AND IMPOUNDED
Vehicles impounded pursuant to 14602.6 CVC shall not be released prior to the completion of the 30-day impound period except under the following conditions: (6)
(1) vehicle’s owner/agentdemonstrated the vehicle was unlawfully impounded
(2) vehicle is a stolen vehicle
(3) When the vehicle was subject to bailment and was driven by an unlicensed employee of a business establishment, including a parking service or repair garage.
5-01/090.00 RELEASE OF STORED AND IMPOUNDED
Vehicles impounded pursuant to 14602.6 CVC shall not be released prior to the completion of the 30-day impound period except under the following conditions: (6)
(4) When the license of the driver was suspended or revoked for reasons other than those specified in section 13200-13210 CVC and 13350-13392 CVC.
(5) When the driver reinstates his or her driver’s license or acquires a driver’s license and proper insurance.
(6) The vehicle is either owned or registered to a rental car agency.
5-01/090.00 RELEASE OF STORED AND IMPOUNDED
A vehicle shall be released to the legal owner or the legal owner’s agent prior to the end of the 30-day impound period if all of the following conditions are met: (3)
(1) The legal owner is a motor vehicle dealer, bank credit union, acceptance corporation, or other licensed financial institution legally operating in this state or is another person, not the registered owner, holding a security interest in the vehicle.
5-01/090.00 RELEASE OF STORED AND IMPOUNDED
A vehicle shall be released to the legal owner or the legal owner’s agent prior to the end of the 30-day impound period if all of the following conditions are met: (3)
(2) The legal owner or the legal owner’s agent pays all towing and storage fees related to the seizure of the vehicle.
5-01/090.00 RELEASE OF STORED AND IMPOUNDED
A vehicle shall be released to the legal owner or the legal owner’s agent prior to the end of the 30-day impound period if all of the following conditions are met: (3)
(3) The legal owner or the legal owner’s agent presents either lawful foreclosure documents or an affidavit of repossession of the vehicle, and a security agreement or title showing proof of legal ownership.
5-01/090.05 OWNER IN CUSTODY OF SHERIFF
R/O of vehicle must authorize individual by name and
in writing who can take position of vehicle.
5-01/090.10 VEHICLE RELEASE ADMINISTRATIVE FEE
Vehicles removed/impounded/stored from L.A. County unincorporated area shall be assessed
a fee.
5-01/090.10 VEHICLE RELEASE ADMINISTRATIVE FEE
All fee waivers must be approved by the Watch Commander. The fee shall not be collected when:
towed as a result of a civil writ
owner/agent presents verifiable proof that the vehicle was stolen at the time of the removal
towed to assist motorist in removing disabled vehicle or result of t/c.
5-01/090.10 VEHICLE RELEASE ADMINISTRATIVE FEE
All vehicles released shall be documented on a
Shad 94 "Release of Vehicle Hold"
5-01/100.00 RECOVERED VEHICLES
When another agency's stolen vehicle is recovered by this Department, a "locate" message to SVS is required. The originating agency will
"clear" the vehicle in SVS as "recovered."
5-01/100.00 RECOVERED VEHICLES
When a Sheriff's stolen is recovered by a Station other than the one making the SVS stolen vehicle entry, the
record shall be "cleared" in SVS.
5-01/100.00 RECOVERED VEHICLES
Recovered-stolen vehicles shall be impounded in the following situations:
Hold for prints, Vehicle involved in another crime, A hold has been placed in SVS, The Deputy feels that there is investigative and/or evidentiary cause to impound the vehicle. The vehicle has been stripped of major identifiable parts and is six years old or
less. In all other situations, recovered-stolen vehicles shall be stored.
5-01/100.05 RECOVERED/IMPOUNDED VEHICLE REPORT
Deputies recovering and impounding a stolen vehicle shall be responsible for the following:
Preparing a CHP-180,
Giving the carbon copy to the garage/tow
Preparing any required Incident Report
5-01/100.10 STOLEN/RECOVERED/IMPOUNDED VEHICLE REPORT
The Deputy shall prepare the following reports on a CHP-180 when a vehicle is reported stolen and recovered simultaneously, and impounded:
Stolen Vehicle Report,
Recovered/Impounded Vehicle Report (original and one carbon copy).
5-01/100.15 RECOVERED\RELEASED TO OWNER IN THE FIELD IN "AS IS" CONDITION
Prior to making a field release, the Deputy shall determine if the vehicle will be needed for
further investigation, fingerprinting or other physical
evidence.
5-01/100.15 RECOVERED\RELEASED TO OWNER IN THE FIELD IN "AS IS" CONDITION
The following vehicles may be released to the owner in the field provided there are no "holds" in the SVS system, and the owner can respond to the Field Deputy's location within a reasonable period of time:
(1) recovered by a Deputy within the Station area
(2) recovered by the owner within the area of
the Station holding the stolen report
5-01/100.15 RECOVERED\RELEASED TO OWNER IN THE FIELD IN "AS IS" CONDITION
The following vehicles may be released to the owner in the field provided there are no "holds" in the SVS system, and the owner can respond to the Field Deputy's location within a reasonable period of time:
(3) A previously reported stolen vehicle recovered by the owner within a Sheriff's Station area, but reported stolen to another Sheriff's Station or police agency
(4) A vehicle reported stolen and recovered simultaneously.
5-01/100.15 RECOVERED\RELEASED TO OWNER IN THE FIELD IN "AS IS" CONDITION
The Station Watch Deputy shall ascertain if it is possible for the owner to pick up the vehicle in the field within a reasonable period of time and
inform him that he must have identification and proof of ownership to secure a "field release."
5-01/100.15 RECOVERED\RELEASED TO OWNER IN THE FIELD IN "AS IS" CONDITION
When a field release is made, the Field Deputy shall be responsible for the following:
CHP-180 "Released to owner in as is condition,"
used on the original stolen report,
signature of the owner in the release section
Giving the owner the carbon
info to the Station secretary as soon as possible
Notifying the Aero Bureau Watch Deputy immediately of the recovery, if the vehicle is "LoJack" equipped.
5-01/100.15 RECOVERED\RELEASED TO OWNER IN THE FIELD IN "AS IS" CONDITION
However, when an owner recovers his own stolen vehicle:
use sheriff file if outside agency pull one
owner's signature in the release section,
carbon to owner
Follow the appropriate SVS procedure regarding "locate" or "clear."
5-01/100.20 STOLEN\RECOVERED\RELEASED TO OWNER REPORT
In those cases where a vehicle is reported stolen and recovered simultaneously, the Deputy shall prepare the following reports on a CHP-180:
Stolen Vehicle Report,
Recovered\Released to Owner in "as is" Condition Report (original and one carbon copy).
recovered-released to owner in "as is" condition
5-01/100.25 RECOVERED MILITARY VEHICLES
Use normal recovery process chp-180 and notify
closest military post and note on the the 180 time, date, and how notified.
5-01/100.30 "DUMMY" RECOVERY REPORTS
Dummy recovery reports shall be made when reliable information is received to the effect that:
message of the recovery data had not been received,
repossessed,
vehicle report is found to have been taken by mistake
5-01/110.00 LICENSE PLATES
A CHP-180 shall be utilized to report a license plate which is:
Stolen or lost,
Recovered or found,
Impounded for misuse.
5-01/110.10 RECOVERED/FOUND LICENSE PLATES
The Deputy taking a report of a recovered or found license plate shall be responsible for first making a query to SVS for any record of a stolen. If not stolen:
shall do a found license plate only.
5-01/110.15 WRONG PLATES ON RECOVERED VEHICLE
When a stolen vehicle is recovered and the license plates on the vehicle are not registered to that vehicle, both the vehicle and the plates shall be
made the subject of individual reports. Each report shall have the same URN.
5-01/110.25 LICENSE PLATES/DUPLICATE/SUBSTITUTE
Personalized plates will not be duplicated or reissued. In some instances, plates which have been stolen are being reported as
lost in order to obtain duplicates.
5-01/110.30 IMPOUND OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES - MISUSE A Deputy making a determination of possible misuse of a special license plate shall be responsible for preparing a Misuse of Special License Plate Report and impound per
CVC 4460. Deputy shall complete 180, 49, and citation.
5-01/120.05 IDENTIFIABLE VEHICLE PARTS
Deputy shall complete a
180 and 49.
5-01/120.05 IDENTIFIABLE VEHICLE PARTS
Parts include
engines, transmissions, campers and VIN plates.
Wheels, stereos, or other removable type items shall be entered into automated property system.
5-01/120.10 UNIDENTIFIABLE VEHICLE PARTS
If too large central property custodian shall be notified
storage may be at another larger authorized facility or central property. At no time shall the storage be longer than 30 days.
5-01/130.00 FELONY VEHICLES AND VEHICLES ASSOCIATED WITH MISSING PERSONS
The SVS entry shall be made in the same format as for a stolen vehicle utilizing the appropriate
"Caution Code," as outlined in the SVS User's Manual completed by the handling detective.
5-01/140.00 VEHICLE FIRES
Deputies shall prepare a Fire Field Report (SH-R-84) in all of the following cases:
Fires involving vehicles in which arson is suspected,
Fires in which damage to a vehicle exceeds $7,500 , but arson is not involved.
5-01/150.05 FIELD OPERATIONS REGIONS
Field Operations Regions will act as the review authority for individual patrol Stations
requesting
the termination of existing Department tow service agreements or initiating new ones.
5-01/150.10 PATROL STATIONS
All Stations shall have Contract Tow Service Applications available. Completed applications will be accepted by the Stations and forwarded to
License Detail, Major Crimes Bureau.
5-01/150.10 PATROL STATIONS
The Station shall provide the notice of intent to renew the contract for a subsequent
three-year period during the thirtieth month of an existing contract.
5-01/150.15 STATION COMMANDERS
After a feasibility inspection of all the Station area applicants is conducted by License Detail, Major Crimes Bureau, the Unit Commander will forward review to
Division Commander and Under Sheriff.
5-01/150.30 FISCAL ADMINISTRATION RESPONSIBILITIES
Fiscal Administration shall be responsible for
setting of fees charged by contract tow services.