Police Dept FAQ
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| Vehicles impounded under ARS §28-3511 must be stored for a
period of thirty (30) days before being released. The law allows for some exceptions, and you may be
eligible to have the vehicle released sooner. For example, if your driver’s license is reinstated by the
Motor Vehicle Division or the courts, you may be allowed to have your vehicle released before the
thirty (30) day period. |
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| Arizona law requires the owner to pay for all towing charges as well
as storage fees. Storage fees are limited to a maximum of $15.00 per day. These charges are due to
the towing company that removed and is storing your vehicle. In addition, pursuant to ARS §
28-3514, the owner is liable for an administrative fee of $150.00 paid with cash, credit card, or
money order payable to the City of Casa Grande. |
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| Only the Casa Grande Police Department can release your vehicle.
On or after the 30th day of impound, your vehicle will generally be eligible for release to you.
To receive the release paperwork, follow these steps.
You must pay an Administrative Fee of 150 with cash, credit-debit card, or money order payable to
the City of Casa Grande. Upon payment of the fee you will be given a copy of a release form that you
must take to the towing company. Also, you must have a licensed driver, and proof of insurance, and
current vehicle registration.
At the towing company, you must pay the towing and storage fees. Payment is made directly to the
towing company by cash, money order, or credit card. If you arrive at the tow yard to reclaim your
vehicle outside of regular business hours, you may be charged a gate fee. You must also present
proof of your identity and ownership to the tow company.
If you do not claim your vehicle within 10 days of the available release date, the towing company
may file for an abandoned title to the vehicle. |
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| The registered owner of the vehicle must pay the $150.00
Administrative Fee with cash, credit card, or money order payable to City of Casa Grande. A valid
driver’s license, current vehicle registration and proof of mandatory auto insurance must be
presented. The registered owner must also pay for all towing fees and storage charges directly to the
towing company in order to qualify for the release of the vehicle. |
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| You must first completely meet all legal title and registration
requirements before the vehicle can be returned to you. This can be done through the Arizona Motor
Vehicle Department MVD. If the vehicle is registered out of state, you must either register the vehicle
in Arizona or deal with the state in which it is currently registered. The owners name must be listed on
the title. A title signed and notarized will not be sufficient. The vehicle cannot be released without
proof of current registration and mandatory auto insurance. |
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| Under Arizona law, the towing company may file for an abandoned
title and seek ownership of the vehicle if it is left at the tow yard unclaimed for more than 10 days
past the mandatory 30 day impoundment. If you have difficulty in paying for the towing and storage,
you should at least contact the towing company if you wish to retain ownership of your
vehicle. |
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| Under certain limited circumstances, you may be able to have the
vehicle returned to you prior to the end of the 30-day period. You may be eligible to have the vehicle
released early only if you meet one of the following conditions or circumstances:
If the owner presents satisfactory proof that the owner’s driving privilege has been reinstated. Note –
if this applies to you, bring proof to the Casa Grande Police Department that your license is now
valid.
If the vehicle was reported stolen at the time it was impounded,
If the vehicle is subject to bailment under ARS §28-3511 and was driven by an employee of a
business establishment including a parking service or repair garage.
If ALL OF THE FOLLOWING APPLY – the owner or owner’s agent was not the person driving in
violation at the time of the impoundment, AND the owner or the owner’s agent is in the business of
renting motor vehicles without drivers, AND the vehicle is registered pursuant to ARS §28-2166.
In certain situations, the spouse of the owner may also enter into an agreement with the Casa
Grande Police Department stating they will not let a driver arrested for Extreme or Aggravated DUI,
or a minor in possession of alcohol to drive the vehicle within one year. If the agreement is violated,
there is no relief available from the 30 day impound period within the next year.
In addition, the vehicle may be released to the lien holder or repossession agent identified on the
MVD record before the end of the 30 days. |
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| Yes. The owner would have to prove that this had been corrected
and their driving privileges reinstated, at which time we will release the vehicle upon payment of an
administrative fee of $150 and towing and storage charges. |
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| Yes, the owner is still liable for the administrative fee and all towing
and storage fees up to the actual date of release. |
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| No, the towing company is not allowed to release an impounded
vehicle without paperwork from the Casa Grande Police Department. You must follow the claim
process outlined above. |
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| No. As long as the officer impounded your vehicle according to the
law and the Casa Grande Police Department policies and procedures, the outcome of any trial is not
relevant. |
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| No, the vehicle will only be released to a registered owner(s) at time
of impoundment. The registered owner must meet the above listed criteria prior to release. |
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Vehicle Impound FAQ
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| Yes, Copies of police reports can be obtained Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. after completing the request form and a fee of $5 is paid. The victim of any crime can receive a copy of a police report at no charge. |
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| The online reporting service is available by clicking here. It is designed for you to report a property crime that is NOT in progress. If you want to report an incident wherein a person was injured, threatened, or otherwise placed in danger, you should call (520)421-8700 and a police officer will respond to your location. If you want to report a crime in progress immediately call 9-1-1. |
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| Contact the Special Operations Unit, at 520-421-8711 or email Bill Findley by clicking here. |
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| SILENT WITNESS PROGRAM (520)836-2100 or you may call 520-421-8700. |
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| Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer at the Casa Grande Police Department should contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Wendy Edwards at (520)421-8700 or email Wendy by clicking here. |
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Animal Control FAQ
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| Contact the Animal Control Department as soon as possible and leave your name, address, home phone number, work phone number, and a description of the animal. Call 520-426-9300 this is a message line that is checked through out the day. |
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| Yes, clinics are held twice a year at different locations. Check the Upcoming Events calendar for the next event on the home page or visit the animal control page for more information. |
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CITY DOG LICENSE |
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CITY CAT LICENSE |
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Unaltered |
$25.00 |
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Unaltered |
$15.00 |
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Altered |
$15.00 |
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Altered |
$10.00 |
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Altered With Microchip |
$10.00 |
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Altered With Microchip |
$5.00 |
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Senior Citizen |
$5.00 |
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Senior Citizen |
$5.00 |
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OTHER CITY LICENSES MISC. FEES |
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Ferret License |
$2.00 |
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Rabies Vaccination |
$7.00 |
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| Contact Animal Control at 520-426-9300, please leave your contact information and the location of the offending animal with as much information (such as times of day of occurrences, etc.). Without this information an investigation of your complaint can’t be done. |
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| No more than four animals are allowed in any one household. 17.12.770 Kennel.
“Kennel” means any lot or premises on which three or more dogs, cats, or small animals over the age of eight weeks are kept. A noncommercial kennel at, in, or adjoining a private residence where hunting or other dogs are kept for the hobby of the householder (i.e., hunting, tracking, or exhibiting) or for guarding or protecting the householder's property is permitted in residential zoning districts, provided the number of dogs, cats or small animals over the age of eight weeks does not exceed four. (Ord. 1178 § 3.1 (part), 1987)
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How long will my vehicle be
impounded?