Evidence Division

Hours of Operation: 8:30 to 4:00
985-809-8260
Evidence@stpso.com

The Evidence Division maintains control of evidence that is seized in relation to a criminal case and found or recovered property for St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office. 

Firearms 

Seized in connection with an arrest

  • Check with DA’s office to determine if still needed for criminal case
  • DA’s office can elect to release the item from the criminal case
  • File a Motion to Return Property with the courts in the docket that is assigned.

All other firearms  - Found Property OR Suicide related

  • Proof of Ownership needs to be presented
  • If owner or purchaser is deceased, legal action will need to be taken on the estate such as succession or something similar. 
  • The weapon of interest needs to be listed in the succession.

 

ANY PERSON REQUESTING A FIREARM TO BE RETURNED TO THEM WILL BE SUBJECTED TO A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK PRIOR TO THE RELEASE BEING APPROVED.

 

Any Other Items Requested To Be Returned

  • Proof of ownership may be required.
  • Phone bill will be required to release phones. 

 

Upon submittal form being completed, return contact will be made within the next couple of business days.