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DC 90

Petition Regarding Impoundment of Motor Vehicle

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective September 1, 2023

This form is a request to the court asking for a hearing to decide if a vehicle belonging to the petitioner was taken or deemed abandoned correctly, and to check if the towing and storage fees are fair.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 257.252a, MCL 257.252f, MCR 2.107(C)

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Where this fits in a case

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Stage: Start a case

This form is used when a vehicle owner needs to ask the court about a vehicle that has been impounded.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who must file this form?
The petitioner must be an owner or a secured party of the vehicle in question.
What does this form ask the court to decide?
It asks the court to decide if the vehicle was properly deemed abandoned or removed, and if the towing/storage fees are reasonable.
Does this form require notice?
The form includes a section for the petitioner to certify that they served a copy of the petition and notice to the required parties.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect September 1, 2023.

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