# 39 CFR § 230.32: Disposition of property of apparent owners where property is valued over $200

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.32

## Section

- **Citation:** 39 CFR § 230.32
- **Heading:** Disposition of property of apparent owners where property is valued over $200
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 39—Postal Service > CHAPTER I—UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER D—ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION > PART 230—OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL > Subpart C—Rules of Procedure Relating to the Disposition of Stolen Mail Matter and Property Acquired by the Office Of Inspector General for Use as Evidence

## Text

Where an apparent owner of property subject to this subpart is known, and the estimated value of the property exceeds $200, the owner shall be notified by certified mail at his last known address. The written notice shall describe the property and the procedure for filing a claim for its return (see, §§ 230.36 and 230.39). Such claims must be filed within 30 days from the date the written notice is postmarked. If the apparent owner of the property fails to file a timely claim, the property is considered abandoned and must be disposed of as provided in § 230.38.

## Nearby sections

- [39 CFR § 230.1 § 230.1 Establishment and authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.1.md)
- [39 CFR § 230.2 § 230.2 Access to information and other responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.2.md)
- [39 CFR § 230.3 § 230.3 Cooperation with the Office of Inspector General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.3.md)
- [39 CFR § 230.4 § 230.4 Arrest and investigative powers of criminal investigators.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.4.md)
- [39 CFR § 230.5 § 230.5 Release of information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.5.md)
- [39 CFR § 230.6 § 230.6 Contractor requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.6.md)
- [39 CFR § 230.10 § 230.10 Demands for records or testimony.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.10.md)
- [39 CFR § 230.30 § 230.30 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.30.md)
- [39 CFR § 230.31 § 230.31 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.31.md)
- [39 CFR § 230.32 § 230.32 Disposition of property of apparent owners where property is valued over $200.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.32.md)
- [39 CFR § 230.33 § 230.33 Disposition of property of apparent owners where property is valued at $200 or less.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.33.md)
- [39 CFR § 230.34 § 230.34 Disposition of property of unknown owners where property is valued over $200.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.34.md)
- [39 CFR § 230.35 § 230.35 Disposition of property of unknown owners where property is valued at $200 or less.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.35.md)
- [39 CFR § 230.36 § 230.36 Contraband and property subject to court order.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.36.md)

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