Contact the District Attorney's Office in the county where the case is being prosecuted. Request the necessary forms for filing an affidavit of non-prosecution. Fill out the forms accurately and completely.
I am the complaining witness against _______________________, the Defendant in the above referenced case. It is my wish and desire that all charges in relation to these matters be dismissed, that there be no further action taken thereon and I do not intend to pursue the prosecution of said Defendant.
An affidavit of non-prosecution is simply a sworn statement (typically notarized) from the victim stating that he or she does not wish to pursue charges and wishes charges against the defendant to be dismissed (here is an example of what an affidavit of non-prosecution looks like).
Examples from the Collins Corpus The individual has provided a written affidavit to a lawyer confirming this. It said the source yesterday provided an affidavit confirming the circumstances. It introduced an affidavit signed by the previous pastor, who was employed by the church for 27 years.
What to include in your affidavit. Title. This is either your name (“Affidavit of Jane Doe”) or the specific case information. Statement of identity. The next paragraph tells the court about yourself. Statement of truth. Statement of facts. Closing statement of truth. Sign and notarize.
Drafting the Affidavit: I need to clearly state my intention not to pursue charges in the affidavit, documenting the reasons behind my decision. Notarization: I must sign the affidavit in front of a notary public, which adds a layer of authenticity to the document.
Title: A clear title identifies the document as an affidavit. Affiant Information: This section includes the affiant's name, address, and relevant details that establish their identity. Statement of Facts: This section lays out the factual information the affiant swears is true. Facts must be concise and relevant.
Required Information Victim's Name: Clearly print the full legal name of the victim as it appears on official documents. Case Number: Include the specific case number associated with the charges. Statement of Intent: Write a clear statement indicating the desire not to pursue charges.
The reason for the affidavit. The purpose of the affidavit. Such as a legal name changeMoreThe reason for the affidavit. The purpose of the affidavit. Such as a legal name change inconsistencies in your identification.
The Process of Dropping Charges The victim can provide a written statement, known as an affidavit of non-prosecution (ANP), expressing their desire not to press charges.