Training Bulletin - CHP 180 - Vehicle Report

The completed CHP 180 form for a towed/stored or impounded vehicle shall be promptly (as soon as practical) turned-in to the Records Bureau during Records business hours for entry into the CLETS SVS (Stolen Vehicle System) to avoid the erroneous reporting of a false stolen or missing vehicle report when the Registered Owner is not present or made aware of the towed vehicle. [...] During Records closure hours, a copy of the CHP 180 shall be delivered to the Combined Communications Center for email notification to the Records Bureau and the original CHP 180 vehicle report shall be placed on the Records counter for processing during regular business hours. [...] The CHP 180 Form for a legitimate report of a stolen vehicle shall be prepared, completed and turned-in to the Records Bureau or Communications Center even if the vehicle is recovered before the CHP 180 Form is finalized unless the stolen report is determined to be unfounded or fraudulent. [...] Completed CHP 180 Vehicle Report Form Distribution and Processing The Records Bureau is responsible for reviewing the completed CHP 180 Vehicle Report Form for towed and stored or impounded vehicles for accuracy; promptly entering the vehicle into CLETS SVS; and distribution/processing of the original, copies and electronic copy of the report in Versadex RMS including completion of the notice to o. [...] Vehicle Release The Vehicle Release Section of the CHP 180 Vehicle Report Form shall be utilized to document the release of a stored/impounded or recovered vehicle.