Desert Hot Springs, CA · Riverside County

No notary required

Queja Civil

This Spanish-language complaint form lets a person report alleged inappropriate conduct by a Desert Hot Springs police officer and provide details about the incident.

What this form is

The form is for reporting alleged inappropriate conduct by a police officer and requesting an investigation. It asks for the complainant’s contact information, incident date, time and location, witness details, involved employees, and information about anyone arrested. The form also includes a statement about the complaint process and a signature line, with a parent or guardian signature line for a complainant under 18.

Who needs it

A person who wants to report alleged inappropriate conduct by a Desert Hot Springs police officer can complete this complaint form.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This complaint is signed without a notary; the complainant signs and dates it, and a parent or guardian also signs if the complainant is under 18.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Spanish-language Queja Civil complaint form.

  2. 2

    Complete The Complaint

    Provide your contact information and details about the incident, witnesses, and people involved.

  3. 3

    Sign And Date

    Sign and date the complaint; a parent or guardian also signs if the complainant is under 18.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Queja Civil form for?
It is a Spanish-language form for reporting alleged inappropriate conduct by a police officer and providing information about the incident.
What information does the complaint form ask for?
It asks for complainant and incident details, including contact information, the incident’s date, time and location, witnesses, involved employees, and anyone arrested.
Do I need a notary for the Queja Civil form?
No. The complaint is signed without a notary; the complainant signs and dates it, and a parent or guardian also signs if the complainant is under 18.
How do I submit the Queja Civil form?
The form does not specify a submission method. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Queja Civil doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Desert Hot Springs form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.