6.05.110 Return of vehicle to owner.
A. An owner whose vehicle has been towed pursuant to BC 6.05.020 or 6.05.030 and who has requested a hearing in accordance with this ordinance may recover immediate possession of the vehicle before the hearing by:
1. Presenting proof of ownership or right to possession; and
2. Either paying the towing and storage charges or posting a security deposit in the form of a bond or cash with the City for towing and storage charges that have accumulated as of the date of the request for the hearing.
B. The municipal judge is authorized to establish, by court order, a security deposit schedule. The municipal court is also authorized to require those owners requesting a hearing under BC 6.05.080 or BC 6.05.130 to certify that the owner will attend the hearing when a hearing date is scheduled.
C. The judge is authorized to increase security deposit amounts which must be posted before a vehicle is released prior to a hearing where the individual requesting the hearing has failed to appear in the past, is a nonresident of the state, or under other appropriate circumstances.
D. An owner whose vehicle was towed or immobilized pursuant to BC 6.05.080 or BC 6.02.805 through 6.02.855 may recover possession of the vehicle pursuant to BC 6.02.840. [BC 6.05.110, amended by Ordinance No. 4223 § 10]