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Ombudsman raises concern over tow fees when criminal charges are later dismissed
3229308 · April 11, 2025
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Summary
The associate ombudsman told the rules committee the office has been asked to revisit towing practices after residents whose criminal charges were dismissed still faced tow fees; the office has begun conversations with the law department but has no recommendations yet.
The assembly's ombudsman office reported that it has re‑opened a long‑running review of towing practices after members raised constituent concerns about tow fees that remain payable even when related charges are dismissed.
"There's a concern that people who have had their vehicles towed and then later have their…
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