§ 26640 Prisoner Property Handling Rules

• •When someone goes to jail, the sheriff must keep their money and valuables safe.
• •The sheriff must give the prisoner their money or valuables if the prisoner asks for it, unless a court says no.
• •When the prisoner is released, the sheriff must give back all their money and valuables.
• •If the prisoner dies or can't make decisions, the sheriff gives the money and valuables to their family or legal representative.

John is arrested and taken to jail. He has $200 and a watch when he arrives.

The sheriff must keep John's $200 and watch safe. If John asks for $50 to buy something, the sheriff must give it to him unless a court says no. When John is released, the sheriff must give him back the remaining $150 and his watch. If John dies in jail, the sheriff gives the money and watch to John's family.