STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Safety
AGENDA DATE: February 12, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Dallas Police Department
EXECUTIVE: Dominique Artis
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SUBJECT
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Authorize an Interlocal Agreement between Dallas County Criminal District Attorney's Office and the Dallas Police Department to identify the disposition of proceeds from contraband seized and forfeited under Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure for a term of 36 months - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
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BACKGROUND
The Dallas Police Department seeks to enter an agreement with Dallas County Criminal District Attorney's office for disposition of proceeds from contraband forfeited pursuant to Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure (TCCP). The provisions of this agreement as defined herein that is seized and forfeited under Chapter 59, TCCP the Dallas Police Department will receive 65% and the District Attorney will receive 35% of the value of these forfeiture of contraband which applies to Currency, Real Property, Collectibles.
Regardless of whether a Motor Vehicle is auctioned or kept by the Dallas Police Department, the District Attorney will receive $750.00 for each motor vehicle. The District Attorney will receive $50.00 for each item of the Personal Property. The Dallas Police Department will retain procession and ownership of all firearms and ammunition. If any Motor Vehicle, Real Property, Collectibles, Personal Property, or Precious Metals and Gemstones is returned pursuant to a Buyback Agreement the PD will receive sixty-five percent (65%) and the District Attorney will receive thirty-five percent (35%) of the Buyback Agreement.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On August 26, 2020, the City Council authorized the agreement between Dallas County Criminal District Attorney's Office and the Dallas Police Department pursuant to Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Cri...
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