Ceres, CA · Stanislaus County
Authority to Arrest Trespass Form
Property owners or their representatives use this form to authorize Ceres Police Department officers to arrest people trespassing on the listed property.
What this form is
This form lets a property owner, manager, or agent authorize Ceres Police Department officers to enter the listed property and arrest people who lack permission or are violating specified laws. It requests property and contact details, the requested authorization period, and signatures. If approved, the form is valid for up to one year from its issue date; the responsible property representative must notify the department of ownership changes or request an updated letter.
Who needs it
A property owner, manager, or agent seeking to authorize Ceres Police Department officers to address trespassing at a property should complete this form.
How to submit it
The form lists Ceres PD at 209-538-5714. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the property representative and other listed parties sign and date it.
How to submit this form
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Download the Form
Download the Authority to Arrest Trespass Form.
- 2
Complete the Property Details
Fill in the property location, business and representative details, contact information, and requested authorization period.
- 3
Gather Signatures
Have the property representative and other listed parties sign and date the form.
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Submit to the City
The form lists Ceres PD at 209-538-5714. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Authority to Arrest form?
- No. This form is signed without a notary; the property representative and other listed parties sign and date it.
- How do I submit the Authority to Arrest form?
- The form lists Ceres PD at 209-538-5714. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the form request?
- It requests property and business details, contact information for the owner or representative, the requested authorization period, and signatures from listed parties.
- How long is an approved authorization valid?
- The form states that, if approved, it is valid for up to one year from its date of issue. The property representative is responsible for notifying CPD of an ownership change or requesting an updated letter.