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Retrieving Property and Firearms from Butte Law Enforcement: Forms, ID, and Timing

Picking up personal property or firearms from Butte-Silver Bow Law Enforcement? A little paperwork upfront saves you a wasted trip. Here's what you need to know about release hours, the County Attorney form, ID requirements, and the 10-day pickup window.

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Evidence and property are released Monday through Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Property release is handled through Butte-Silver Bow Law Enforcement at 155 W Granite Street, Butte, MT 59701. If you need to confirm details before you go, call 406-497-6200. Their fax number is 406-497-6328.

Before property can be released, you need a signed release form from the Butte-Silver Bow County Attorney's Office. The release must list the property being released and the name of the person receiving it.

Bring a photo ID when you pick up your property. Staff will ask to see it before releasing anything.

Having someone else pick up your property? You'll need to provide a signed and notarized authorization form. The person picking up must also bring a photo ID.

Deadline: Pick up your property within 10 working days of receiving the notification letter. After that, it's considered abandoned and will be disposed of.

  1. Get a signed release from the County Attorney: The owner must first obtain a signed release form from the Butte-Silver Bow County Attorney's Office.
  2. Make sure the release clearly identifies the firearm and recipient: The release form must list the property to be released and the name of the individual receiving it.
  3. Bring the release and your photo ID to the evidence technician: Present the signed release form to the evidence technician at the Butte-Silver Bow Law Enforcement Department, along with a picture (photo) ID.

Picking up a firearm? A background check is run on the spot to verify you're eligible to own one. Plan for about a half hour wait while it processes.

Ammunition: Ammo isn't released with the firearm. You'll need to come back separately to retrieve it.

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  • ✓ Butte-Silver Bow Law Enforcement address: 155 W Granite Street, Butte, MT 59701
  • ✓ Phone: 406-497-6200
  • ✓ Fax: 406-497-6328

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