Greenlee County Vehicle Impound Guide
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The First 48 Hours Are Critical
After a arrest in Greenlee County, your vehicle is likely towed to an impound lot. Storage fees accumulate daily, making time your biggest enemy.
What Happens Immediately After Arrest
- 1
Vehicle is towed (usually within 30 minutes of arrest)
- 2
Tow company notifies impound lot (charges start immediately)
- 3
Storage fees begin accruing daily in Greenlee County
- 4
Administrative fees added (varies by lot)
Documents You Need to Retrieve Your Vehicle
- Valid photo ID (driver's license or state ID)
- Vehicle registration or title
- Proof of insurance
- Payment for all fees (see calculator above)
- Release authorization (if not the registered owner)
Can Someone Else Pick Up My Car?
Yes, but they'll need:
- • Written authorization from the registered owner
- • Copy of owner's ID
- • Their own valid ID
- • Proof of insurance in their name or the owner's name
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Verify your vehicle is at this lot and confirm the exact amount owed before making the trip. Hours and fees may change without notice.
The Impound “Poverty Trap”
Many people can't afford to get their car out immediately, but waiting only makes it worse.
Here's the vicious cycle:
Can't afford the first 3 days of storage + admin fees
Wait a week to save money → fees double
Can't get to work without car → lose income
Wait 2 weeks → fees triple or quadruple
After 30 days → Car may be auctioned by the lot
What You Can Do
- • Borrow money from family/friends (pay them back later, cheaper than daily fees)
- • Use a credit card (even with interest, cheaper than impound fees)
- • Sell non-essential items quickly
- • Ask your employer for an advance
- • Check if your auto insurance covers towing/storage (some policies do)
Vehicle impound after a DUI arrest in Greenlee County, Arizona, presents immediate logistical challenges, especially for those employed by Freeport-McMoRan. Here's what you need to know to navigate the process in the first 48 hours.
The First 48 Hours: Greenlee County Vehicle Impound
Following a DUI arrest in Greenlee County, your vehicle is likely impounded. Arizona Revised Statute § 28-3511 allows for vehicle impoundment in DUI cases. The clock is ticking to understand your rights and responsibilities.
- Call GCSO Immediately: Contact the Greenlee County Sheriff's Office (GCSO) at (928) 865-4149 to locate your vehicle. They can tell you where it was towed.
- Impound Hearing Request: If your vehicle is held under A.R.S. 28-3511, request an Impound Hearing immediately. You have a strict 10-day deadline to do so. This hearing gives you a chance to argue why the impound is not justified.
- Sheriff's Admin Fee: Be prepared to pay a $150 cash Sheriff's Administrative Fee.
- Location Disconnect: Be aware that the arrest location (Clifton/Morenci), detention facility (Clifton), and towing storage lots (often Safford/Graham County) may be geographically separated, creating logistical hurdles.
What Happens After Arrest / Documents Required
| Action | Deadline | Notes Greenlee County Sheriff's Office contracts with towing companies in Graham County to impound vehicles. Here are the key details:
Primary Impound Facility
While the Greenlee County Sheriff's Office manages the impound process, the vehicles are often stored at:
- Nuttall's Towing LLC: 925 E Highway 70, Safford, AZ 85546. Phone: (928) 428-0825. Hours: Open 24 hours.
Cost Breakdown
Expect to pay the following fees to retrieve your vehicle:
- Tow Fee: Approximately $272.
- Daily Storage Fee: Approximately $22.85 per day, starting the day after the tow.
- Sheriff's Administrative Fee: $150 (cash only). This fee is paid directly to the Greenlee County Sheriff's Office, not the tow company.
Required Documents for Release
To retrieve your vehicle from Nuttall's Towing, you will need the following:
- Valid Driver's License or Government-Issued Photo ID
- Vehicle Registration (must match the name on the ID)
- Proof of Current Vehicle Insurance
- Vehicle Release Form from the Greenlee County Sheriff's Office (obtained after paying the $150 administrative fee and providing proof of ownership)
Contacting the Tow Company
- Nuttall's Towing LLC: (928) 428-0825
- Hours: Open 24 hours
- Payment Methods: Contact Nuttall's Towing directly to confirm accepted payment methods. Credit cards and cash are typically accepted, but it's best to verify.
Special Circumstances
- Weekend/Holiday Procedures: If your arrest occurs on a weekend or holiday, obtaining the vehicle release form from the Greenlee County Sheriff's Office may be delayed until the next business day. Contact GCSO at (928) 865-4149 for specific instructions.
- Third-Party Pickup: If someone other than the registered owner is picking up the vehicle, they will need a notarized letter from the registered owner authorizing the release, along with copies of the registered owner's ID and registration. Contact Nuttall's Towing to confirm their specific requirements for third-party release.
Nuttall's Towing is located at 925 E Highway 70, Safford, AZ 85546.
Sources
Arizona Transportation Code
Greenlee County Towing Regulations
Arizona Department of Licensing and Regulation
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