Property / Evidence Unit

Property/ Evidence Unit

Release of Property

If the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is in the custody of property of which you believe you are the lawful owner, complete the “Release of Property Form”. Completed form can be emailed to PropertyUnit@jacksongov.org or brought to the Sheriff’s Office. Once form is received, please allow 3-5 business days to be contacted by the Property/ Evidence Unit. If you have questions, please call the Property/ Evidence Unit at 816-541-8017, ext. 72222. Once the item is approved for release you will be contacted by the Property/ Evidence Unit for an appointment to be scheduled.

Proof of ownership and personal identification will be required at the time the property is released.

Property may not be immediately released if:

• the case is pending in court
• the case a part of an open investigation.

Authorized-Release-of-Property-Form.docx(DOCX, 79KB)

Release of Weapons

If you are requesting the review and release of a firearm, you will need to complete the “Request for the Return of a Firearm” form. Completed form can be emailed to PropertyUnit@jacksongov.org or brought to the Sheriff’s Office. NOTE:  A copy of proof of purchase OR proof of ownership of the firearm will need to be submitted with your request. Without these documents your request can not be reviewed.

A criminal history check will be completed on the owner before the release of your weapon. The weapon will also be checked against several databases. For this reason, please allow up to 60 days for your request to be processed. If the item is approved for release you will be contacted by the Property/ Evidence Unit for an appointment to be scheduled.

Weapons will not be returned if:

• You are not the owner of the weapon
• You have an active ex parte or full order of protection (restraining order)
• You are currently on probation
• You have been convicted of a felony
• Your court case is pending
• You have an active warrant for arrest

Request-to-Release-Firearm-Form-Updated.docx(DOCX, 188KB)

Towed Vehicle Inquiries

Please contact the Jackson County Sheriff's Office Dispatch (non-emergency) at 816-541-8017 press “0” to reach a Dispatcher.