I live in South Carolina , and had my car towed by the city police for evidence in a crime. When I ask for my car to be returned will I have to pay the storage charges? Or will the city police foot the bill?

A:

local statute. Your question does not provide the specific facts or your situation as to what crimes involved your car as evidence. If you were involved or even not, the crime may involve you to the extent you gave permission for your car to be driven by the person accused of the crime. I suspect if it did then you will be required to pay the storage charges. Otherwise, probably not.

I'd suggest you phone the county attorney involved and ask if you will be required to pay; I doubt you will have to pay.

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