Sheriff's Office

 

Evidence and Property

Release of Property:

 

The release of property is done by contacting the Evidence Specialist at 509-754-2011 extension 468, voicemail 13 or email tshaw@co.grant.wa.us 

 

Before evidence can be released, the case must be adjudicated with no pending appeal, or a signed release from the Prosecutor handling the case must be supplied. If there is more than one defendant in a case, evidence will be held until all pending charges are adjudicated.

 

When claiming property, you must provide photo identification. If you are picking up property for another person, you must have a signed, notarized statement from the owner, giving you permission to pick up their property. No property/evidence will be released to another party without a signed, notarized statement from the owner of the property/evidence.

 

**YOU MUST CALL AND MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

TO PICK UP PROPERTY AND/OR EVIDENCE**

 

Release of Firearms:

 

Per RCW & Federal standards, a background check will be done prior to the release of any firearm.

 

Found Property:

 

To claim found property, the deputy will provide you with a Found Property Rights Statement. On the back of your pink copy are directions for claiming found property. A written appraisal for the fair market value of the item in its current condition by either a qualified dealer of like item, or a district court judge in the county where the property was found is required. The appraisal must be submitted to the Sheriff's Office property/evidence room. The person claiming found property is responsible for the cost of an advertisement in the local newspaper for two consecutive weeks and 10% of the fair market value of the item they are claiming.