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This bill updates the procedures for Oklahoma sheriff's offices and campus police agencies to dispose of unclaimed property by modifying existing law. The bill allows these agencies to dispose of personal property held for at least six months through public sale, destruction, donation, or transfer, with specific requirements for how this process should be conducted. Key changes include a new provision that exempts written notice requirements for inmate commissary items valued under $50, while maintaining the existing process of filing court applications, holding hearings, and providing public notice before disposing of unclaimed property. The bill continues to allow agencies to deposit proceeds from property sales into a special fund, which can be used for crime prevention, equipment purchases, and law enforcement training. Property deemed unsuitable for sale can be destroyed or donated to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations, with agencies required to submit a report to the district court describing the disposition. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2025, and applies to various types of unclaimed property, including stolen, lost, abandoned, or otherwise acquired items that are no longer needed as evidence.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1996&Session=2600