Safe deposit box contents: Non-saleable, 1990-[ongoing]

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Safe deposit box contents: Non-saleable, 1990-[ongoing]

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Contents of safe deposit boxes remitted to the State Treasurer under Ch. 177.16, Wis. Stats. as "abandoned" when the rent has remained unpaid for a period of 5 years. Current policy provides that boxes are inventoried upon receipt; saleable items (coins, jewelry, stamps, stock, etc.) are segregated for safekeeping and eventual sale. Section 177.22, Wis. Stats. provides that "saleable" property be sold at public auction within 3 years of receipt. Non-saleable items (correspondence, pictures, birth certificates, cancelled checks, etc.) are held in separate safekeeping envelopes for owner.

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The State Treasurer, a biennially elected Constitutional officer, succeeded the Territorial Treasurer (WIHV88-A1) upon formation of the state government in 1848. The State Treasurer has custody of all State funds. He prepares and publishes periodic reports on the condition of these funds. The Treasurer also has custody of securities and land contracts representing investment of the State funds, and of securities deposited by banks and insurance companies as legally requi...