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5 V.I.C. § 3941 Custody by peace officer
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When property alleged to have been stolen or embezzled comes into the custody of a peace officer, he shall hold it subject to the order of the court as provided in this chapter.
5 V.I.C. § 3942 Delivery to owner
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On satisfactory proof of title of the owner of the property, the court which hears the charge must order it to be delivered to the owner or his duly authorized agent, on his paying the reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in its preservation, to be ascertained and certified…
5 V.I.C. § 3943 Failure to file charge
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If no charge is filed against any person in relation to property alleged to have been stolen or embezzled, the judge who examines the charge against the person accused of the crime shall order it to be delivered to the owner or his duly authorized agent on like proof and conditio…
5 V.I.C. § 3944 Scope of order; rights of third persons
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The order provided for in sections 3942 and 3943 of this title entitles the owner or his agent to demand and receive the possession of the property from the officer having it in custody, and authorizes such officer to deliver it accordingly, but does not affect the rights of thir…
