My house was broken into in March, and a majority of my recentely deceased mothers jewelry was stolen. The Det working the case said that once the 3 men were sentences we would get it back. Well they've all been sentenced for at least a week and now the Det wont even return my calls. The jewelry really means alot to me seeings how itwas my mothers. How long does this process usually take? Am I being over zellous?
2007-09-11 04:59:56 · 7 answers · asked by Tabatha M 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Well, I just did two property releases this morning, so I'll speak from a bit of experience...
1) After a case has pled out and the defendant is sentenced, the property is released to the owner by law.
2) If a defendant has been found guilty after trial, the property is STILL released, regardless of pending appeals or not.
3) I ALWAYS RELEASE PROPERTY BACK TO VICTIMS REGARDLESS OF A CASE'S DISPOSITION!!!! It's simple....you tell the detectives to take a photograph of the evidence and submit it to the ADA handling the case.
If the detective isn't returning your calls, call the ADA handling it and tell him/her you want a property release submitted to the property section so you can pick up your jewelry.
But to put you at ease, the Property Section can't just throw away your stuff, it'll be sitting there waiting for you.
2007-09-11 06:03:22 · answer #1 · answered by LawGunGuy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One thing at a time. I'm still dealing with litigation in recovering my lands from the Romans, the Normans, the Vikings. In the mean time, I'm dealing with the Celts, the Spanish, and various native American tribes trying to sue me for my little patch of land. I have no problem with that: my culture is mixed. Indians would not have such legal concepts as English Common Law, or railroads without that very slight temporary invasion by the British Empire. In fact, if the Anglo-Saxon/Norman expansion had never existed, this question would never have been open for discussion, from either real Indians or North American Asians. Now, how's that railroad system working out? And the call centers? Hopefully warring groups have settled down a bit... And if you mean "Native American Indians" instead, let's talk about the money you're making from casinos and tobacco sales...
2016-03-18 04:04:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Was the evidence used in the trial? If so, contact the prosecutor and discuss getting it back.
2. If is was not used, and the police have it, then find out if the property can be released to you after you are photographed with the stolen property.
Good luck
2007-09-11 05:16:54 · answer #3 · answered by Songbyrd JPA ✡ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The jewelry should be listed in the property room as belonging to you on the chain of custody papers and the report. You could go to the property room yourself or if the department requires an escort get another detective to go with you and make sure you have two forms of ID with you.
2007-09-11 05:11:08 · answer #4 · answered by Charlie Fingers 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say that the evidence from the trial would be kept until any appeals have been finished. If one of the convicts were to get a new trial, the state would need the evidence.
I know that it is hard to wait, but remember that they are keeping the stuff not because they want to, but rather to protect the community.
2007-09-11 05:05:10 · answer #5 · answered by hensleyclaw 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Typically it will take approx. 2-4 weeks AFTER his court date (if he pled guilty or asked for a jury trial)
They will need to use it as evidence in court, and until he is sentenced they have to keep it in police custody if they need it for further evidence.
2007-09-11 05:06:05 · answer #6 · answered by Katie 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It should be released to you a few days after the trial is over, or the case disposed of.
2007-09-11 11:30:10 · answer #7 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋