The primary duty of the Property Unit is to log, classify, store, dispense, destroy, and release property / evidence to its rightful owner, for court presentation, and/or for destruction or auction.

•  Evidence: Property is generally held until the conclusion of any pending court action. Subsequently, the prosecuting attorney may initiate a court order for return certifying that the property is no longer needed for court and may be returned to the rightful owner.

• Found Property: Found property and/or unattended property is taken into custody for safeguarding until the owner is located. This property is held a minimum of 90 days while attempts to locate the rightful owner are made.

• Safekeeping: Safekeeping Property is non-evidentiary property that is placed in the custody of law enforcement agency for temporary protection on behalf of the owner. Property is generally held for 60 days UNLESS it is a firearm.

• To claim your property, call the Property Unit at (510) 790-6920 to schedule an appointment.  No walk-ins allowed. You must schedule an appointment.