This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
In Arizona, misdemeanor crimes have a statute of limitations of one (1) year. That means that the prosecutor must bring misdemeanor charges against you within one year of the date of the crime. If not, then you can't be prosecuted.
Seeking justice often motivates pressing charges. Filing charges ensures perpetrators are held accountable, potentially leading to imprisonment or fines. This formal recognition of harm provides a sense of justice, validating the victim's experience.
Criminal complaints are normally first started with the application for a complaint, along with an affidavit by the complainant, which is titled an affidavit of probable cause. The judge examines the statements in the application and affidavit.
If you believe you have been the victim of a crime, you can file a Criminal complaint online at .azag/complaints OR mail or deliver the completed form below. This form can be completed on the computer or is available to download and print. Please print legibly if completing by hand.
DIAL 911. If this is an emergency, or a crime, please dial 911 immediately.
Criminal complaints are normally first started with the application for a complaint, along with an affidavit by the complainant, which is titled an affidavit of probable cause. The judge examines the statements in the application and affidavit.
A criminal complaint should include specific information about the alleged offense, such as the date, time, and location of the incident, a description of the events, and the names or descriptions of the individuals involved. It should also include any supporting evidence or documentation available.
For additional questions, please contact us at (520) 351-6000 or email us at civil@sheriff.pima.
A civil rights case would be a case that challenges some form of discrimination against a particular group of people, particularly, groups that have been historically oppressed or politically disempowered.