FAQs • Show Low, AZ • CivicEngage

What will I have to prove in a hearing?: You must show why the vehicle should not have been impounded by the Show Low Police Department. If you have any documentation, it must be provided to the hearing officer prior to or at the hearing.

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Post Impound Hearing Under ARS §28-3511

1. Do I need to have a Post Impound Hearing?: You are entitled to a hearing to determine the validity of the impoundment.

2. When must I request a hearing?: A request for a Post Impound Hearing must be received by the Show Low Police Department within 10 days from the date of the vehicle impoundment notice. If your request is received after the ten day period, we will not grant you a hearing on this matter.

The hearing can be requested by telephone at 928-537-2491, by fax at 928-537-8346, or in writing to:
Show Low Police Department
Vehicle Impound Unit
150 N. 6th St.
Show Low , AZ 85901

3. How is the hearing conducted?: Post Impound Hearings are conducted by staff in the Code Enforcement Unit of the Show Low Police Department. Hearings can be conducted over the telephone.

4. What will I have to prove in a hearing?: You must show why the vehicle should not have been impounded by the Show Low Police Department. If you have any documentation, it must be provided to the hearing officer prior to or at the hearing.

5. Is there a charge to have a hearing?: No, there is no fee or charge for a hearing.

6. Do I need an attorney for the hearing?: No, an attorney is not needed. However, you can bring your attorney if you wish. The hearing process is informal and rather brief. A Post Impound Hearing can only be requested by the registered owner, the owner’s spouse, or the lien holder.