Get Az 550/555 2016-2026

The AZ 550/555 form is designed to assist incarcerated people in filing a civil rights complaint in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. This guide provides clear instructions on how to navigate the form effectively, ensuring that all necessary information is included accurately.

Follow the steps to complete the AZ 550/555 form online.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to access the AZ 550/555 and open it in your preferred online editor.
2. Complete the heading section by entering your name, prison or inmate number, and institutional mailing address clearly in the designated fields.
3. Identify up to four defendants by entering the name of each in the provided spaces. If you have more than four, list the first defendant and write 'and others,' attaching an additional page with all other names.
4. Specify your request for a jury trial by writing 'JURY TRIAL DEMANDED' under the complaint title, if applicable. Remember, failing to do this may forfeit your right to a jury trial.
5. In Part A, mark the appropriate nature of your suit—indicating whether it falls under federal civil rights or other specific cases, and name the institution where the rights violation occurred.
6. Fill out Part B regarding any previous lawsuits. Provide comprehensive details for every lawsuit filed while imprisoned, using separate pages if necessary.
7. In Part C, outline the cause of action. List the counts with corresponding supporting facts, how you were injured, and whether administrative remedies were exhausted before filing your complaint.
8. For each count, check the box that pertains to the issue involved and provide clear explanations of facts without citing legal authority.
9. State the relief you are seeking in Part E. Ensure to sign the document and include the date of signing at the bottom.
10. If you need more space for any section, attach up to fifteen additional pages, clearly marking which section the information belongs to and numbering the pages sequentially.
11. Review everything carefully before submission. Once completed, you may save changes, download, print, or share your form for filing.

Complete your AZ 550/555 civil rights complaint online today for an efficient filing process.