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Request the return of Property or Evidence

 

Safekeeping or Found Property – call the Evidence Unit for an appointment.  The Evidence Room holds found property for sixty (60) days, after which time items may be disposed of per state law.  Items of a personal nature such as credit cards are destroyed, or in the case of identification (passports or military ID or mail) are returned to the proper agency. 

 

Evidence – In most cases, deputies and/or prosecutors must approve release of evidence.

 

Appointments are required for all property releases.  Items may require special handling so appointments are necessary. 

 

In addition, background checks are required for the release of any firearm, even if you possess a Concealed Pistol License (CPL). 

 

What You’ll Need:

 

You will need to provide the following information:

1.    Picture ID (state-issued identification card, driver’s license, passport or military ID is required at the time of release. 

2.    Photocopies are not accepted. 

 

Contact or Visit the Evidence Unit

 

Evidence Unit

Snohomish County Sheriff

Evidence Unit

1000 California Street

Everett, WA 98201

Phone:  425-388-7050

 

Hours:

Open by appointment only on Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri.

9 am -11am & noon-3 pm

Closed to public on weekends, Wednesdays and legal holidays.

 

Payment and Fees:

Finders wishing to take ownership of unclaimed found property must pay $10.00 to the county, per state law. (RCW 63.21)

 

Forms:

 

Any necessary forms will be provided.

Related Information

RCW 63.21

 

 

 

 

 
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