A Louisiana Motion to Release Property Held as Evidence is a legal document filed with the court when a party wishes to have property held as evidence returned to them. This motion is usually filed when criminal charges have been dropped, a case has been dismissed, or a defendant has been found not guilty. There are three primary types of Louisiana Motion to Release Property Held as Evidence: 1. Motion to Return Property Seized During Arrest: This motion requests the return of any property that was seized from the defendant at the time of arrest, such as a vehicle, cash, or jewelry. 2. Motion to Return Property Seized During Search and Seizure: This motion requests the return of any property that was seized during a search and seizure, such as a computer, documents, or other items. 3. Motion to Return Property Held as Evidence: This motion requests the return of any property that was held as evidence during a criminal proceeding, such as clothing, firearms, or drugs. A Louisiana Motion to Release Property Held as Evidence must include certain information, such as the name of the defendant, the name of the court, a description of the property, a statement of the defendant's legal interest in the property, and a request for the return of the property. Once the motion has been filed, the court will review it and make a decision whether the property will be released.