If my father was arrested and will be in jail for a few years, how do I recover the items he had with him at the time of his arrest?
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If my father was arrested and will be in jail for a few years, how do I recover the items he had with him at the time of his arrest?
Such as his wallet, car keys, etc.
Asked on June 23, 2013 under Criminal Law, Illinois
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You need to meet with his counsel and/or the prosecutor to see if he will allow those items to be given to you or if the prosecutor does not need them for evidence. Your father's arrest is the beginning of the legal process; the prosecutor may not wish to relinquish anything if it may be important in his trial.
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