How long can the police hold your car?

[seattlesmoke247]

My buddy got his car taken by the police because it was parked outside of the area we were smoking at and he ran..

Obscuring the police is the charge, and they took his car for 'evidence'.

They are still waiting for a search warrent however I have heard they can't hold your car for over 7 days.. Is this a rumor or can anyone back this up, if this isn't the case is there any limit to how long they can do this for? My buddy has already lost his job over this.

I live in WA state.

seattlesmoke247 Reviewed by seattlesmoke247 on 10-31-2008. How long can the police hold your car? My buddy got his car taken by the police because it was parked outside of the area we were smoking at and he ran.. Obscuring the police is the charge, and they took his car for 'evidence'. They are still waiting for a search warrent however I have heard they can't hold your car for over 7 days.. Is this a rumor or can anyone back this up, if this isn't the case is there any limit to how long they can do this for? My buddy has already lost his job over this. :mad: I live in WA state. Rating: 5

[flyingimam]

a quick google search tells me that it certainly depends on local laws and the crime committed/charge filed

in your buddy's case (i read your other post) I dont think there is much he can do to get it released since he is the owner and he is charged, otherwise the righteous owner (registered) could contact DA office and demand that they give him a release form as far as my search results tell me, if that doesn't work, governor's office seems to be the last choice

but in your friend's case and with his charge, i have no idea!

best bet is to contact a local and savvy lawyer, they usually give u a free consultation