Property and Evidence

PROPERTY RELEASE

The City of Ripon Police Department Property Division is open Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Hours for property releases are subject to change.

Property releases require an appointment; you may contact CSO Elizabeth Ries at 209-599-0271 or via email at eries@cityofripon.org

The Property and Evidence Unit receives stores, retrieves, dispenses, and disposes all evidence, found property, and property held for safekeeping. The Property and Evidence Officer maintains the chain of custody of evidence to ensure the integrity for criminal prosecutions. This includes maintaining detailed inventory, logs, and disposition records.

IMPOUNDED VEHICLES 

Release Requirements

The Ripon Police Department is open for vehicle releases 24 hours a day. The vehicle owner is required to obtain a Vehicle Release prior to picking up the vehicle from the tow company. In order to obtain a Vehicle Release:

  • You must be the Registered Owner.
  • You must have a valid driver's license. If you do not have a valid driver's license, you must have a California identification card, passport or other government issued photo identification and you must bring a driver that has a valid driver's license.
  • Your vehicle must have current registration. If your vehicle has expired registration, you must obtain a One Day Moving Permit from DMV.
  • Your vehicle must be insured and insurance information must be on file with DMV.
  • You will need the license plate number of your impounded vehicle or your case number.
  • You must pay the vehicle release fee of $195 cash. (Additional fees are to be paid separately to the tow company. Please contact the tow company for tow fee information).
  • Complete the Vehicle Release Form (PDF) and submit form to the Ripon Police Department located at 259 N Wilma Avenue. Vehicle Release forms are also available in the lobby of the Ripon Police Department (Box Number 2).

30 Day Impounds

Vehicles impounded pursuant to California Vehicle Code 14602.6 will be held for 30 calendar days.