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Petition for Forfeiture of Vehicle and Notice of Hearing

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective February 1, 1995

This form is used by a government agency to ask the court to officially take ownership of a vehicle that was taken by the government. It also tells everyone who has made a claim against the vehicle when a hearing will be held about the request.

The court describes it as: A government agency uses this to ask the court to order that a vehicle the government took be forfeited (given up) to the government. Also tells all who filed a claim opposing the forfeiture when the court will hold a hearing on the government agency’s request.

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This form is used when a government agency wants the court to order that a vehicle they took should be forfeited (given up) to the government.

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Common questions

Who files this form?
The District Attorney is authorized to file this petition on behalf of the Office of the City Attorney of a County. The form is also used by a government agency. Great care must be taken to read the notice, as it is stated to be urgent.
What does the form ask the court for?
The petitioner asks the court to issue a judgment that the vehicle is forfeited, meaning all rights to the vehicle go to the state. This is based on Vehicle Code section 14607.6.
What happens if someone doesn't show up?
The form warns that if a claimant fails to appear and pay the court filing fee, their claim will not be heard and their interest in the vehicle might be taken away.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect February 1, 1995.

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