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Sheriff asks commission to approve policy for disposition of abandoned property; county approves with minor edits

Covington County Commission · January 15, 2026
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Summary

The sheriff requested that the commission adopt a policy (referenced as adding ‘title 40’) to notify owners and auction unclaimed property after six months; the commission approved the measure contingent on minor edits.

The Covington County Commission approved Jan. 15 a proposed policy change for the sheriff’s office to formalize disposition of abandoned or recovered property.

The sheriff explained the request, saying the policy would add a “title 40” provision to the sheriff’s office rules so the county…

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