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Motion and Order for Release of Vehicle

Virginia · Supreme Court of Virginia

This form is a request to the court to review the holding or seizure of a vehicle. It asks the court to decide if the vehicle should be released based on certain legal findings.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used by the owner or a co-owner of a vehicle that has been impounded or immobilized. It is filed with the general district court in the area where the vehicle was held.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who can file this form?
The owner or a co-owner of the motor vehicle that is impounded or immobilized can file this form to ask the court to review the situation.
What happens if the court grants the petition?
If the court grants the petition, it means the impounded vehicle should be released for a specific reason listed on the form.
Does the owner have to be the driver?
No, the owner or co-owner who was not the driver at the time of the violation may file this form.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026.

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