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Evidence FAQs

Can you help me get my property back from my old roommate, husband or wife? 

No.  Property disputes are considered civil in nature and, particularly now, with severely reduced staffing levels, deputies are handling only criminal calls.  The exception to this would be if you have a Writ of Assistance, in which case, the Office would attempt to accommodate the request as soon as a deputy was available.  You may also wish to contact a city police department, if the location is located within a city jurisdiction, and it would be up to the individual department if they would have someone who could assist you in some manner.

How do I obtain evidence back from the Sheriff’s Office? 

In order for any property held in Evidence by the Coos County Sheriff’s Office to be released, our office requires a Release Authorization Form from the District Attorney’s Office.  After obtaining the written Release Form from the District Attorney’s Office, you may contact the Sheriff’s Office and request to speak to the Evidence Custodian to schedule a time in which you may come to the office and pick up your property.  Currently the Evidence Custodian is available Monday thru Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to approximately 3:00 p.m