- Applications from foreign law enforcement agencies to recover a stolen
vehicle should be sent to the Russian Federation General Prosecutor’s
Office. Such requests are normally dealt with in accordance with standing
inter-governmental agreements, international practice in relation to mutual
assistance in criminal matters as well as the General Prosecutor’s
directions.
- Documents confirming legal ownership have to be joined to the request.
In those instances where an insurance company is involved, the original
or certified copy of the insurance contract should be provided as well as
documents showing that the insurance has been paid to the vehicle’s
owner together with a declaration from the latter stating that he hands
over the rights to the vehicle to the insurance company.
- The law enforcement agency which has found the vehicle considers such applications
on behalf of the General Prosecutor’s Office under the supervision
of the appropriate public prosecutor.
In accordance with the General Prosecutor’s Office directions, the
vehicle is handed over to its owner or a representative for the relevant
agent (including an insurance company official) at the place where the vehicle
is stored unless the vehicle has been registered in the name of a third
party (i.e. a Russian national, a foreigner residing in Russia or a person
without citizenship).If a dispute as to ownership should arise or a third
party makes a claim on the vehicle, this person has to bring the case to
a court of law.
