Henry County Sheriff's Office can sell, use, or destroy abandoned or stolen property after six months.
The Henry County Sheriff's Office can sell, use, or destroy abandoned or stolen property that remains unclaimed for six months. If the property is a firearm, the sale must comply with federal law. The sheriff's office must keep records of the property, including its description and serial number. The proceeds from the sale are held for six months for the rightful owner. If the owner claims the property within this period, they receive the sale proceeds minus any costs. If unclaimed, the net proceeds go to the sheriff's office.
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