When any person arrested shall be adjudged innocent of the offense charged by a court of competent jurisdiction, which shall adjudge that the property or money belongs to such person, the Chief of Police shall thereupon deliver such property or money to him personally, and not to his attorney or agent, and shall take his receipt therefor. If the accused is held for trial or examination, such money or property shall remain in the custody of the Chief of Police until the discharge or conviction of the person accused.
('71 Code, § 20-29) (Ord. passed 4-19-66)