Claiming Your Property
If you wish to retrieve property from the Davie Police Department Property Unit please read the following guidelines:
- We ask that you call in advance to schedule an appointment to ensure the property was processed and is available for release. Appointments are recommended and in some cases required.
- When requesting an appointment please include your Davie Police case number. If you do not have your case number please contact the Records Unit.
- Proper photo identification is required for the return of all property. In some cases other documentation may be requested.
- If you are unable to retrieve your property in person you may assign another person to retrieve it on your behalf. Some exemptions may apply. It is required that you obtain a notarized letter of authorization. The letter must be addressed to the Davie Police Department Property Unit and include: the case number, the legal name of the person you are granting this authority to, your signature, and an original notary stamp and notary signature.
Firearms
The return of firearms may require a court order or additional documentation before release. All court orders must be originals/true copies and signed by a judge. Please contact the Property Unit for clarification and/or further instructions.
Found Property
If you are listed as the owner on the property receipt, present the receipt with the case number on it and a valid photo ID. If you are not listed as the owner, you must present proof of ownership. For public notification a Lost and Found list is posted in the Main Lobby.
Property held for Safekeeping
If you are listed on the property receipt as the owner, present the property receipt and valid photo identification. If you're not listed as the owner, contact the officer who issued the receipt. The officer must authorize, in writing, the release of the property to you.
Evidence
Per Florida statute 925.11, if the suspect in the case is found guilty by jury, the property must be held for four years or longer after sentencing, regardless of who owns the property. If the suspect pled in court or charges were dropped, property can be released with written authorization from the detective or officer responsible for the case. Please note it generally takes thirty minutes to one hour to process your property return request. An adequate allotment of time should be scheduled to complete the transaction during normal operational hours. If you have any further questions, please contact us.
|
