Policy Text
11.2 EVIDENCE AND PROPERTY:
A. General:
1. When deputies seize evidence or find or confiscate property, they
will complete a written report detailing the seizure. Items must be
properly safeguarded and preserved for:
a. Possible submission to court
b. Return to the legal owner
c. Disposal per Florida Statutes
d. Asset forfeiture
2. All non-drug evidence or property must be delivered to the Evidence
Unit, sealed with the exception of larger items, i.e., bicycles,
appliances, furniture, etc. All drugs (illegal and prescribed
medications) and other items requiring forensic services must be
delivered to the Crime Lab. All in-custody and evidentiary property
must be listed on a Property Receipt and must be logged into agency
records before completion of a deputy’s shift. Logging the property
into a secure evidence locker shall suffice to meet this requirement.
Exceptions must be approved by a supervisor.
3. Evidence or property containing sharp objects must be properly
labeled and handled in accordance with the procedures outlined in
the Exposure Control Plan in the Sheriff’s Policy Manual and the
Evidence Submission Manual.
B. Evidence:
1. The Evidence Unit is located at 880 NW 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale.
Hours of operations are as follows:
a. Public Access: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 am
– 3:30 pm
b. Law Enforcement: Monday through Friday 7:00 am – 4:00 pm