Property & Evidence

Share & Bookmark, Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option
Print

Evidence Property

The Property & Evidence division is responsible for receiving, documenting, storing and maintaining the integrity and security of all items of property and evidence submitted to the Durham County Sheriff's Office. Property & Evidence maintains the custody and control of thousands of items of property and evidence. Property taken as evidence must be carefully safeguarded to prevent contamination and insure its value in court.  If your case is being handled by the Durham Police Department they have their own property and evidence division.  Please contact then at 919-560-4442

In addition to receiving and maintaining control of these items, Property & Evidence staff has the responsibility of monitoring and arranging disposition of each item as soon as possible. Items are released to the lawful owner, converted to department use, donated to local charities, scheduled for destruction, or sold to the general public through online auction.

The destruction of all narcotics, weapons, and other contraband is accomplished in accordance with all Federal, State, and County laws.

If you need to pick up lost, stolen, or seized property, or have questions, please contact the Property & Evidence Office at 919-560-7368 or forensicproperty@durhamsheriff.org.  Please reference your name, contact information, case number, and description of item(s) in question. In order to retrieve property, please download and return the forms below via email.  Someone will contact you within 5 business days to arrange an appointment. 

Public Forms

PROPERTY RETURN PACKET

FIREARM RETURN PACKET

FAQs

  • How do I obtain a court order?
  • I have a signed court order, what now?
  • My property is being held for safekeeping or was found, how do I retrieve it?
  • My weapons were taken as part of a Domestic Violence Protection Order, how do I retrieve them?
  • What are your business hours?
  • What documents do I need to pick up my property?
  • What if my charges were dismissed?
  • When can I retrieve my belongings?
  • When will I hear from someone in the property and evidence department?
  • Where are my items being held?
  • Where do I come for my appointment to pick up items?
More FAQs