Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington

Seized vehicle

If police have a Search Warrant to search a priviously seized vehicle and police fail to search it, but return the warrant as served can police continue to hold that vehicle for over 60 days?


Asked on 2/26/08, 3:53 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
James J. White, attorney Law Offices of Smith & White, PLLC

Re: Seized vehicle

When the vehicle was seized you should have received paperwork on how to challenge the seizure. You must request a hearing quickly, I believe within 45 days, so it may already be too late. The seizure of the vehicle is a civil action, separate from the criminal search warrant looking for evidence.

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Answered on 3/05/08, 2:51 pm


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