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2012 Arizona Revised Statutes
Title 13 Criminal Code
13-4261 Law enforcement officer; affidavit; definition

Universal Citation:
AZ Rev Stat § 13-4261 (through 2nd Reg Sess. 50th Leg. 2012)
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13-4261. Law enforcement officer; affidavit; definition

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.

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