California § 6172 - Upon expiration of a reasonable time for the completion of the examination, which
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 6172 — Upon expiration of a reasonable time for the completion of the examination, which, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6172. Upon expiration of a reasonable time for the completion of the examination, which
Upon expiration of a reasonable time for the completion of the examination, which in no event shall exceed 30 days from the date of service of the notice of request or return of the motor vehicle as provided in Section 6171, the property shall be released to the person making that request after satisfactory proof of the personâs entitlement to the possession. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon ex parte application by either party with notice to the other, the court may grant additional time for the examination or order retention of the motor vehicle if it determines that either is necessary to further the interests of justice; however, this provision shall not be construed to require a noticed hearing.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 6172 cover?
Section 6172 ("Upon expiration of a reasonable time for the completion of the examination, which") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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