Until further notice Property Release Demands will only be accepted via fax at 718-286-6845 or by e-mail at qdapropertyreleaseunit@queensda.org. If a release is issued it will be mailed to the demander. The Property Release Unit can be reached for any assistance at 718-286-6826.

Until further notice no walk-ins will be permitted into the courthouse. If you need assistance please call the Property Release Unit.


I was arrested, how do I get my property back?

A claimant should fill out a formal property release demand form for the release of arrest evidence at property release answer. If the vouchered property is NOT Arrest Evidence, a district attorney's release is NOT REQUIRED. A claimant should fill out the form completely. You can make a request on behalf of another person in this fashion. You can also come into the office to fill out the request form. Please make sure to bring copies of your vouchers. An incomplete property request form will be not be deemed a formal demand. You will receive an e-mail notification explaining what is missing and will be asked to resubmit the form once you obtain the missing information.

Claimant's requests will NOT be accepted by any other means besides the one described above.

Once a formal demand is made, the Queens District Attorney's Office has 15 days to evaluate the request for release of arrest evidence before issuing a response (7 days for a vehicle).
A release from our office does not automatically guarantee the release of property.
NYPD procedure for property release can be found on: http://www1.nyc.gov/site/nypd/services/vehicles-property/return-of-property.page


My property release demand was deferred. How do I appeal that decision?

Pursuant to 38 RCNY §12-34(e), you may request that a supervising Assistant District Attorney review this deferment determination. Please complete the form and submit the request electronically.


I was the victim of a crime, how do I get my property back?

A claimant should fill out a formal property release demand form for the release of arrest evidence at property release answer. If the vouchered property is NOT Arrest Evidence, a district attorney's release is NOT REQUIRED. A claimant should fill out the form completely. You can make a request on behalf of another person in this fashion. You can also come into the office to fill out the request form. Please make sure to bring copies of your vouchers. An incomplete property request form will be not be deemed a formal demand. You will receive an e-mail notification explaining what is missing and will be asked to resubmit the form once you obtain the missing information.

Claimant's requests will NOT be accepted by any other means besides the one described above.

Once a formal demand is made, the Queens District Attorney's Office has 15 days to evaluate the request for release of arrest evidence before issuing a response (7 days for a vehicle).
A release from our office does not automatically guarantee the release of property.
NYPD procedure for property release can be found on: http://www1.nyc.gov/site/nypd/services/vehicles-property/return-of-property.page


If you do not know your arrest or docket number, you can retrieve that information by going to the Queens Criminal Court Clerk's Office located at G-64 on the Ground Floor of the Queens Courthouse (125-01 Queens Boulevard) or the Supreme Court Clerk’s Office located in room 710 on the 7th Floor of the Queens Courthouse.

If you have any questions please contact the Property Release Services Unit (718) 286-6826.