The Property Room is the lead accountability agent for the management, preservation, and control of property and evidence. It is our mission to provide accountability and service to citizens, law enforcement officials, and prosecutors, who rely on the evidence and goods stored, maintained, and tracked by the department.
Items are booked into the Property Room under three different categories:
Evidence – Items collected in connection with a crime. Evidence is retained until final disposition and can only be released with a court order, Motion to Restore or prior approval from the investigating deputy on your case. To inquire about obtaining a court order you will need to contact the court presiding over your case and/or your attorney.
Safekeeping – Items taken for temporary storage with the intent to return property to its rightful owner. These items are not evidence and are secured for convenience and/or safety purposes. All safekeeping property collected will be retained for the required duration in accordance with Article 18.17 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Found— Items discovered or abandoned with no clear owner, held for safekeeping or potential return. All found property collected will be retained for the required duration in accordance with Article 18.17 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
For the release of property/evidence:
Property is released Monday-Friday between 8am-2pm and the following items will be requested:
- State or government issued drivers license or identification card
- Proof of ownership
- Motion to Restore court order signed by the Judge presiding over your case, if picking up evidence.
You must contact the Property Room prior to arrival to confirm the authorized release, schedule an appointment and ensure the item is available for pick up. All inquiries can be sent to, C5PropertyRoom@hctx.net.