Florida § 705.105 - Procedure regarding unclaimed evidence.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 705.105 — Procedure regarding unclaimed evidence., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 705.105. Procedure regarding unclaimed evidence.
(1) Title to unclaimed evidence or unclaimed tangible personal property lawfully seized pursuant to a lawful investigation in the custody of the court or clerk of the court from a criminal proceeding or seized as evidence by and in the custody of a law enforcement agency shall vest permanently in the law enforcement agency 60 days after the conclusion of the proceeding. (a) If the property is of appreciable value, the agency may elect to: 1. Retain the property for the agency’s own use; 2. Transfer the property to another unit of state or local government; 3. Donate the property to a charitable organization; 4. Sell the property at public sale, pursuant to the provisions of s. 705.103. (b) If the property is not of appreciable value, the law enforcement agency may elect to destroy it. (2) Nothing in this section shall be construed to repeal or supersede the provisions of s. 790.08 relating to the disposition of weapons and firearms.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 705.105
What does Florida Statutes § 705.105 cover?
Section 705.105 ("Procedure regarding unclaimed evidence.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 705.105?
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