Can someone else pick up an owner's property?

Yes. However, the person picking up the property must possess an original signed and dated "Letter of Permission" from the property owner, stating that they have been granted permission to retrieve the owner's property. The person should also have the police report number and a valid picture identification in the form of a California Driver's License, a California Identification Card, or a Passport.

Example of "Letter of Permission"

Today's Date

Chino Police Department Property and Evidence Unit,

My name is John Smith. I am currently unable to retrieve my property under police report number 20xx-xxxxxx due to being hospitalized, incarcerated, etc. I hereby give permission for my mother, Jane Smith, to retrieve my property from the Chino Police Department Property and Evidence Unit.

Signature

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1. What happens to found property?
2. What about property held for “safekeeping"?
3. What happens to firearms held for “safekeeping” or evidence?
4. What about all other items held as evidence?
5. Can someone else pick up an owner's property?
6. What recourse do citizens have if property has been wrongly released or destroyed?
7. How do I obtain photographs related to my case?