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1. Can I get my impounded vehicle out prior to the 30 day impound period?

There may be extenuating circumstances to the 30 day impound rule. The owner of the vehicle may request a Post Storage Hearing in order to present these facts to the SRPD hearing officer. For more information, please contact the Santa Rosa Police Department Records Bureau at 707-543-3600.

2. What is a Post Storage Hearing?

A Post Storage Hearing is an interview conducted by the officer in charge of impounds at the request of the registered owner of the vehicle. This interview determines whether the vehicle in question can be released prior to the 30 day impound period. For more information, please contact the Santa Rosa Police Department Records Bureau at 707-543-3600.

3. Why do you charge $200 for a vehicle release form?

The $200 release fee is an administrative fee applied to the release of an impounded vehicle as authorized by local City ordinance and 22850.5 of the California Vehicle Code. For more information, please contact the Santa Rosa Police Department Records Bureau at 707-543-3600.