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2010 SESSION
HB 256 Prisons; disposal of unclaimed personal property of prisoner.
Introduced by: Paula J. Miller | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Prisons; disposal of unclaimed personal property of prisoner. Provides that if any prisoner in a state, local or community correctional facility leaves personal property valued at less than $100 in the custody of such facility for 30 days upon being transferred to another facility, the director or sheriff, as the case may, may sell the property. The bill further provides that if any prisoner, upon being released or having escaped, leaves such property at the time of his release or escape, the Director or the sheriff, as the case may be, may sell such property at public sale or may otherwise dispose of the property. Currently, such property must be held for six months.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Prisons; disposal of unclaimed personal property of prisoner. Provides that if any prisoner in a state, local or community correctional facility leaves personal property valued at less than $100 in the custody of such facility for 30 days after release or escape, the director or sheriff, as the case may, may sell the property. Currently, such property must be held for six months.