Virginia law § 19.2-386.11 outlines the procedures for handling property that has been forfeited through legal proceedings. It specifies when such property should be sold, returned, or destroyed, and details the court's authority in these decisions, including considerations for minimal value and unlawful contraband. The law also addresses the disposition of cash, negotiable instruments, and property not suitable for sale.
Contraband, unlawful property, weapons, or property of minimal value that is not suitable for sale can be ordered destroyed by the court.
Yes, if the property has not been previously sold, is not of minimal value, and is not subject to return to an agency, it can be sold as per court order.
They are disposed of according to the provisions outlined in § 19.2-386.12.
Yes, if the court determines that the property may be returned to a participating agency or owner, it will be stored until a decision is made.