Agencies must report all identifiable stolen property to ALEA by entry into NCIC as soon as practicable, but no later than 12 hours after receiving a report the property has been stolen.A valid Incident/Offense report must be completed prior to NCIC entry. Stolen property must meet the Criteria for Entry for the appropriate property type as described in each relevant File of the NCIC Operating Manual.If stolen property is no longer valid, the agency must immediately cancel the record in NCIC in accordance with NCIC Operating Manual, Introduction File. If the stolen property is recovered, the record must be cleared immediately.Agencies must adhere to the NCIC validation schedule and confirm stolen property records are active with the complainant in accordance with the NCIC Operating Manual, Introduction File.Author: Maury Mitchell
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala., §41-9-620.
History: New Rule: Published November 26, 2025; effective January 10, 2026.