How long can the police hold onto a person’s possessions after the person is found not guilty?
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How long can the police hold onto a person’s possessions after the person is found not guilty?
Asked on October 8, 2012 under Criminal Law, Kentucky
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
With respect to a criminal matter where a person's possessions have been impounded as "evidence" for the crime allegedly committed and if the person is then found "not guilty" of the charges, the prosecution should immediately after the time period to appeal, usually sixty (60) days after notice of the acquital is served release the evidence.
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