P.R. Laws Ap. tit. 34A, § II, Rule 251
When property alleged to have been stolen or illegally appropriated comes into custody of an officer of the peace, he must hold it subject to the order of the magistrate or court before whom the trial for the charged offense is pending. The corresponding judge or court shall order the delivery of the stolen or illegally appropriated property to deliver to the person who gives satisfactory proof of ownership. If the property is not claimed within six (6) months from the conviction or acquittal of the defendant, or the dismissal of the case, said property shall be delivered to the General Services Administrator for its disposal according to the existing regulations for surplus property. If the properties were sold in public auction, the proceeds from such sale shall be deposited in the General Fund—with exception of the amount reimbursed to the General Services Administration for the expenses incurred. The official taking money or other property from a defendant shall forthwith give duplicate receipts therefor, specifying the amount of money or kind of property taken, shall hand one of the receipts to the defendant, and shall present the other to be filed with the clerk of the court that is to take cognizance of, or is to try the case.
History —July 6, 1978, No. 101, p. 305.