Animal Seizure Legal Requirements

Summary

California Penal Code 597.1 requires animal control officers to provide a notice of seizure to the animal owner. A post-seizure hearing must occur within 48 hours, excluding weekends and holidays. Notice should be personally served or left at the property. In this case, there may have been procedural violations if no notice was given and no hearing was conducted. Consider consulting a local attorney for detailed legal advice and to explore potential case law that supports or refutes your situation.

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Animal control came to my house and seized some puppies that were not mine. They left no post seizure notice that i know of. Later that night i was arrested on A Ramey warrant for Violation of Ca Penal Code *.* after i was incarcerated they seized my adult dogs with a search warrant the following day. They provided no pist seizure notice to me at all. I remained incarcerated and unaware my dogs had been taken. Arent they supposed to provide post seizure hearing prior to the commencment of crimal charges and personal service to me at the jail since they knew i was incarcerated and where. Can you please see how the penal code applies and find any relevant case law that supports this or refutes it
Hi Roxanne! Based on California Penal Code *.*, here's a brief overview:
- Animal control officers must provide a notice of seizure to the animal owner.
- A post-seizure hearing must be conducted within * hours of the seizure (excluding weekends/holidays).
- Notice should be personally served or left at the property.
It seems there may have been procedural violations in your case.
Would you like help finding a local attorney who can provide more detailed assistance?