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Affidavit of Complaint

An affidavit of complaint is a sworn statement prepared by someone wishing to file a legal complaint that provides basic facts about the matter and outlines the nature of the case. It includes information like the identities and addresses of those involved, a detailed description of the incident in question, and any supporting evidence. The affidavit of complaint can be written by the complainant, a witness, authorized personnel, or in some cases a law enforcement officer.

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Affidavit of Complaint

An affidavit of complaint is a sworn statement prepared by someone wishing to file a legal complaint that provides basic facts about the matter and outlines the nature of the case. It includes information like the identities and addresses of those involved, a detailed description of the incident in question, and any supporting evidence. The affidavit of complaint can be written by the complainant, a witness, authorized personnel, or in some cases a law enforcement officer.

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Affidavit of

Complaint
By Janelle Austria &
Mary Joy Ballester
• Definition
• Content and parts of
the affidavit of
complaint
Contents • Who writes the
affidavit of complaint
What is an
affidavit of
complaint?
• A sworn statement prepared by someone who wishes to
file a legal complaint.
• It becomes the basis for the case, providing basic
information about the facts of the matter and
outlining the nature of the case.
The following are the contents of the affidavit
of complaint:

• Begin with a title: “Affidavit of Complaint”


• Include a statement of identity: “I, [your name],
swear under penalty of perjury that the
following statements are true and correct to the
best of my knowledge and belief.”
• Provide your personal information, including
your name, address, and contact information.
• Identify the respondent or defendant, including
their name and address if known.
The following are the contents of the affidavit
of complaint:
• Describe the incident or issue that is the subject of
the complaint in detail, including dates, times,
locations, and any other relevant information.
• State the legal basis for your complaint, such as a
violation of a specific law or regulation.
• Include any supporting documentation or evidence
that you have to support your complaint.
• Sign and date the affidavit in front of a notary public
or other authorized official.
Who writes the
affidavit of Complaint?

• An affidavit of complaint can be made by


anyone who wishes to file a legal complaint.

Complainant or victim
Wi t n e s s
1. A u t h o r i z e d p e r s o n n e l
Who writes the
affidavit of Complaint?

• In criminal cases, the affidavit of complaint can


also be executed under oath by a law
enforcement officer with firsthand knowledge
of the incident leading to the arrest or by an
officer who communicates with a reliable
source who has firsthand knowledge of the
incident leading to the arrest.
Thank
you
1-3. Who writes the affidavit of complaint?

4. It is filed by someone who wishes to file a legal complaint.

5. A lawyer can write an affidavit of complaint in behalf of a

client. True or false?

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