Delaware · Delaware Code — Title 11, Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Del. Code (Title 11) § 8307: Disposition of lost or stolen property or money
What this law says, in plain English
When lost or stolen property held by State Police remains unclaimed for one year, the Superintendent may sell it at public auction after newspaper notice and registered mail to known owners, with sale proceeds funding the Police Retirement Fund after expenses and liens are paid.
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