Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 46.55.075 (2026)

Law enforcement impound—Required form, procedures

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(1) The Washington state patrol shall provide by rule for a uniform impound authorization and inventory form. All law enforcement agencies must use this form for all vehicle impounds after June 30, 2001.

(2) By January 1, 2003, the Washington state patrol shall develop uniform impound procedures, which must include but are not limited to defining an impound and a visual inspection. Local law enforcement agencies shall adopt the procedures by July 1, 2003.

[ 2002 c 279 s 5; 1999 c 398 s 3.]

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 2013–2013 · leading case: State v. Tyler, 302 P.3d 165 (Wash. 2013).

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State v. Tyler, 302 P.3d 165 (Wash. 2013). · cites it 2× “RCW 46.55.075. In accord with the *703 statutory directive, Deputy Anglin filled out the standardized Washington State Patrol form provided by rule, “Authorization to Tow/Impound and Inventory Record.”

State v. Tyler (Wash. 2013). · cites it 2× “RCW 46.55.075. In accord with the statutory directive, Deputy Anglin filled out the standardized Washington State Patrol form provided by rule, "Authorization to Tow/Impound and Inventory Record.”

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