Administrative Forfeiture
San Diego Municipal Code § 52.5310
in effect§52.5310 Administrative Forfeiture
If no claims are filed and served within 15 days of the mailing of the notice pursuant to Section 52.5306 or within 5 days of personal service of the notice pursuant to Section 52.5307, the City Attorney shall prepare a written declaration of forfeiture of the vehicle to the City. A written declaration of forfeiture signed by the City Attorney under this Section shall be deemed to provide good and sufficient title to the forfeited vehicle. A copy of the declaration shall be provided on request to any person informed of the pending forfeiture pursuant to Sections 52.5306 and 52.5307. A claim that is filed and later withdrawn by the claimant shall be deemed to not have been filed.
(“Administrative Forfeiture” added 4–21–2003 by Ordinance O–19167 N.S.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter05/Ch05Art02Division53.pdf#page=5Fetched: 10/28/2026
