When property, alleged to have been stolen or embezzled, comes into the custody of a peace officer, he shall hold it subject to the provisions of this chapter relating to the disposal thereof.
Cal. Penal Code § 1407
Disposal of Property Stolen or Embezzled
Applied in 5 court decisions — leading case Sanders v. City of San Diego (1996)
Most recently applied in 172 Cal. App. 4th 715 - People v. Hernandez (March 2009)
Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 774.
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