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Property and Evidence
The property and evidence custodians receive, document, store, and maintain the integrity and security of all property and evidence received by the Morrisville Police Department.
The Morrisville Police Department releases property by appointment only Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Accommodations may be made for other times on a case-by-case basis. An appointment is required to pick up property, as this helps us ensure that we have custody of the property and that it has been authorized to be released to the owner.
To better assist our Officers with locating your property, please follow the link below to schedule your appointment and include as much information as possible. Depending on the case, you may be required to present proof of ownership.
Releasing Evidence
Items held as evidence will be retained until the case has received a final disposition by the court. If you believe your case has been resolved and have questions about your property, please contact the assigned case officer.
All items held as evidence require an original court order signed by both the appropriate district attorney and judge to be eligible for release to the rightful owner. If you or your attorney have independently obtained an original court order, and it has been signed by the judge, please e-mail Officer D. Schmitt at dschmitt@morrisvillenc.gov.
Walk-in requests for property and evidence will not be accepted.
Please bring the following to your appointment to pick up evidence:
- The original, signed court order
- A valid, government-issued photo ID
You may submit a notarized letter authorizing a designated person to receive property on your behalf if you are unable to retrieve your property in person.
Found Property
In accordance with state law, if the owner of found property cannot be located after 180 days, the finder has the right to claim the property (with the exception of weapons and drugs). If no claim is made, the property will be auctioned, with the exception of:
- Weapons and drugs, which are destroyed
- Bicycles, which are donated to an appropriate charitable organization after 30 days
- Money, which is given to the Wake County Public Schools
To better assist our officers with locating your property, please provide your name, date of birth, phone number, and case number. If you leave a message, please provide this information. Depending on the case, you may be asked to provide proof of ownership.
Contact Information
For questions about the release of property or evidence, please contact:
Officer D. Schmitt
919-463-1614
Fax: 919-463-6717
dschmitt@morrisvillenc.gov