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Chapter 63.21 RCW

LOST AND FOUND PROPERTY

Complete chapter HTMLPDF

RCW dispositions

Sections

HTMLPDF 63.21.010Procedure where finder wishes to claim found property—Appraisal—Surrender of property—Notice of intent to claim—Publication.
HTMLPDF 63.21.020Circumstances extinguishing finder's claim to property.
HTMLPDF 63.21.030Release of property to finder—Limitations—Payment to governmental entity—Expiration of finder's claim.
HTMLPDF 63.21.040Failure to comply with chapter—Forfeiture of right to property.
HTMLPDF 63.21.050Duties of chief law enforcement officer receiving found property.
HTMLPDF 63.21.060Duties of governmental entity acquiring lost property—Disposal of property.
HTMLPDF 63.21.070Claim to found property by employee, officer, or agent of governmental entity—Limitation.
HTMLPDF 63.21.080Chapter not applicable to certain unclaimed property.
HTMLPDF 63.21.090Designation of alternate entity to accept, store, retain, and dispose of found property.