13-4429. Return of victim's property; release
of evidence
A. On request of the victim and after consultation with the prosecuting attorney,
the law enforcement agency responsible for investigating the criminal offense shall
return to the victim any property belonging to the victim that was taken during the
course of the investigation or shall inform the victim of the reasons why the property
will not be returned. The law enforcement agency shall make reasonable efforts to return
the property to the victim as soon as possible.
B. If the victim's property has been admitted as evidence during a trial or
hearing, the court may order its release to the victim if a photograph can be
substituted. If evidence is released pursuant to this subsection, the defendant's
attorney or investigator may inspect and independently photograph the evidence before it
is released.
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