Arizona Revised Statutes

Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-3899 (2026)

Complaint need not be verified

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A. Complaints stating misdemeanor charges laid before a magistrate under the provisions of section 13-3898, or filed with the magistrate under the provisions of section 13-3903 need not be sworn to if they contain a form of certification by the arresting officer in substance as follows: "I hereby certify that I have reasonable grounds to believe and do believe that the person cited herein committed the offense described herein contrary to law."

B. A false certification under the provisions of subsection A of this section shall constitute perjury.

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Cited in 1 case, 1999–1999 · leading case: Frohlich v. City Court, 995 P.2d 714 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1999).

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Frohlich v. City Court, 995 P.2d 714 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1999). · cites it 2× “If an officer utilizes § 13-3883(A)(2) and elects to proceed under § 13-3903, the officer must, under the penalty of perjury, certify the notice and complaint pursuant to A.R.S. § 13-3899. This certification is equivalent to the “complaint under oath” required by § 22-421.”

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