Recovered Property Claims
Property on Hold
- If the property receipt indicates there is a "HOLD" on your property, it shall not be returned until the hold is released.
- Only the impounding officer, case investigator, case investigator's supervisor, the Watch Commander, the State's Attorney Office or the Court may release the hold.
- Once your case is disposed, you have sixty (60) days to claim your items.
Property Not on Hold
- If the property receipt indicates there is "NO HOLD" on your property, or the "HOLD HAS BEEN RELEASED", you may claim your property.
- Bring a copy of Property Receipt or a notice to claim letter, if you have one, and photo identification to the Tallahassee Police Department's Property and Evidence Section, Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 5p.m., excluding holidays.
Second Party Property Claims
- If you cannot personally pick up your property, you may authorize someone to claim your property for you.
- This person must bring a notarized letter, signed by the owner, authorizing them to pick up your belongings.
- Please include the case number in your letter.
- The authorized person must also present a driver's license or photo identification card.
Property Disposal
- If your items are not claimed within sixty (60) days, they may be disposed of in accordance with Section 705.105, Florida Statutes, and/or Tallahassee Police Department General Order 42.
- If you are unable to claim your property within sixty (60) days, you may write or call the Property and Evidence Section for a thirty (30) day extension.
Unclaimed Property and Surplus Property
- Many items that are not claimed are turned over to the City Warehouse and sold by auction at www.govdeals.com
- Surplus items, including surplus vehicles, which belong to the City of Tallahassee are also sold by auction at www.govdeals.com
Tallahassee Police Department
Property & Evidence Section
234 East Seventh Avenue
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 891-4317
Property & Evidence Section Hours:
Monday through Friday, between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm, excluding holidays.