Arizona Revised Statutes (Last Updated: March 31, 2016) |
Title 13. Criminal Code |
Chapter 38. MISCELLANEOUS |
Article 31. Complaints |
Sec 13-4261. Law enforcement officer; affidavit; definition
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A. If a prosecutor charges a criminal offense by complaint, the prosecutor may attach an affidavit of a law enforcement officer or employee that swears on information and belief to the accuracy of the complaint in lieu of making an oath before a magistrate.
B. For the purposes of this section, "complaint" means a written statement of the essential facts constituting a public offense.