2016 Arizona Revised Statutes
Title 13 - Criminal Code
§ 13-3899 Complaint need not be verified
13-3899. Complaint need not be verified
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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