Animal Seizure Legal Recourse

Summary

If your animal was seized in California without a post-seizure notice, you may request its return or sue in court. California law requires a post-seizure hearing if requested within 10 days. Relevant case law includes City of West Covina v. Perkins and Fullerton Joint Union High School District v. Riles. Consider filing a complaint with local animal control or seeking legal advice.

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In California, the failure to serve a post-seizure notice can be a violation of your rights. You may have grounds to request the return of your animal.
- California law requires that a post-seizure hearing be provided if requested within 10 days of the seizure.
- If the notice wasn't served, you may file a complaint with the local animal control or seek legal advice.
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Can i sue in court for return of my animal
Yes, you can sue in court for the return of your animal if it was wrongfully seized without proper notice. You can file a lawsuit for the return of your animal and possibly for any damages incurred.
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Applicable case law
In California, relevant case law concerning the seizure of animals and the requirement of a post-seizure notice includes:
- *City of West Covina v. Perkins*, * U.S. * (*): This case establishes the requirement for due process in the form of post-seizure notice.
- *Fullerton Joint Union High School District v. Riles*, * Cal.App.3d * (*): This case discusses procedural due process requirements.
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