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186A.320 Duties of peace officer in the event a stolen vehicle is located.

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186A.320 Duties of peace officer in the event a stolen vehicle is located. (1) When any peace officer has probable cause to believe that a motor vehicle or trailer, or any component part of such vehicle is stolen, he shall impound such vehicle or <br>part and notify its lawful owner, and when applicable, the agency to which the theft <br>was reported, of the recovery of such vehicle or part and where it may be claimed. (2) A vehicle or component part thereof which has been impounded pursuant to this section shall be released to its lawful owner when such owner presents satisfactory <br>evidence of his ownership. (3) A vehicle or component part thereof that has been impounded under this section, and which has not been claimed within ninety (90) days following notice of <br>recovery to the owner, or if the owner cannot be located after a reasonable effort, <br>within ninety (90) days following impoundment, is forfeited and shall be disposed <br>of in accordance with procedures set forth in KRS 500.090. Effective: July 15, 1982 <br>History: Created 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 164, sec. 61, effective July 15, 1982.