TOW HEARING REQUEST

According to the Oregon Revised Statue 809.716, the lawful owner or person entitled to lawful possession of an impounded vehicle, may request a hearing to contest the validity of the impoundment. The request must be made in writing within five (5) calendar days of the impoundment.

The request shall be made in writing to:             

      Impound Hearings Coordinator

      West Linn Police Department

      1800 8th Avenue

      West Linn, OR 97068

The Hearing shall be set for the next available West Linn Municipal Court date. If you request a hearing, the vehicle will be held pending the outcome of the hearing, unless you obtain a vehicle release as outlined above.

The West Linn Police Department shall have the burden of providing by a preponderance of the evidence there were reasonable grounds to believe the vehicle was in violation of a city ordinance which authorizes impoundment, was abandoned or being operated in violation of any of the following Oregon Revises Statutes:  806.010, 811.175, 811.182, 813.010, 807.010, or otherwise has been determined the vehicle is a hazard (819.120).

If the hearings officer finds the impoundment of the vehicle was proper, the owner or person entitled to possess the vehicle shall be liable for any charges associated with the towing, storage, and cost of the hearing.

If the hearings officer finds the impoundment of the vehicle was improper, the vehicle will be released; and the owner or person entitled to possess the vehicle will not be liable for any charges associated with the towing, storage, and cost of the hearing.