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Sheriff’s draft local law to dispose of abandoned property is tabled while county counsel reviews title and funds language
Summary
The Covington County Commission tabled a sheriff-proposed local law that would allow disposal or sale of abandoned or unclaimed property in sheriff storage after county counsel cited concerns over title vesting and disposition of sale proceeds; staff will revise language and coordinate with the state legislative office.
The Covington County Commission on Dec. 16 tabled a sheriff-led proposal to create local procedures for disposing of abandoned and unclaimed property held by the sheriff, including some vehicles and firearms, after county legal counsel advised that the draft needs clearer language on title vesting and disposition of funds.
The sheriff outlined that the county has long-held property and items in storage — some items dating back longer than his tenure — and needs a clear, lawful process to clear storage and return or sell property as appropriate. "We…
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