GENERAL DISPOSITIONS OF ITEMS
EVIDENCE OFFICER PROCEDURES
Upon disposition of the case request authorization from the investigating officer.
Upon expiration of Statute of Limitations. Request authorization from the investigating officer.
If the owner is determined, send a 30-day letter.
If the owner is unknown or they have not claimed the item(s), dispose of the item(s) or send to auction, see auction procedures.
If an item(s) is valued over $100, it may be converted to department use.
NOTE: If 2 or more citizens identify an item as theirs during viewings, and this identification is not based on a serial number or owner inscribed number or any distinguishing marks, check the citizens’ lists of stolen property. If only one of them listed that particular item as stolen, return it to that citizen. If both or neither of them listed the item as stolen, refer the situation to the Property Evidence Supervisor. He/she will decide on the appropriate action.
Revised 11/05/03