§ 7581 Small Property Seizure Cases

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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•If the police take your stuff and it's worth $35,000 or less, it's a small case.
•Small cases have simpler rules and less paperwork.
•This law started on January 1, 2024.

Example

If the police take your car because of a crime and your car is worth $30,000, your case will be a small case.

Because your car is worth less than $35,000, the case will follow simpler rules.

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§ 7581 Small Property Seizure Cases

A proceeding pursuant to this article where the value of the property seized amounts to thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000) or less is a limited civil case. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 861, Sec. 9. (SB 71) Effective January 1, 2024.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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limited civil case.property

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 7581.

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