What is the San Marcos Application for Citizen’s Complaint?

It collects complainant, defendant, location, and offense details for prosecutor review. The form says the offense location must be within San Marcos.

Who can use this application?

A person seeking review of an alleged offense may apply as the complainant. The Municipal Court handles only Class C misdemeanors, and the applicant must sign the application.

How do I submit the San Marcos citizen’s complaint application?

First contact the appropriate department to discuss the facts. The form does not give submission instructions, so submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.

San Marcos, TX · Hays County

No notary required

Application for Citizen’s Complaint

San Marcos residents use this application to ask the Municipal Court prosecutor to review a possible offense within the city.

What this form is

This application lets a complainant provide information about an alleged offense for prosecutor review. The document says to contact the appropriate department to discuss the facts before submitting; the Municipal Court handles only Class C misdemeanors, and the location must be within San Marcos. It asks for complainant and defendant details, the offense location and date, and a description of the events.

Who needs it

A person seeking prosecutor review of an alleged Class C misdemeanor within San Marcos can complete and sign this application as the complainant.

How to submit it

Before submitting, contact the appropriate department to discuss the facts. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; if the prosecutor proceeds, you must later appear at the City Attorney’s office to swear out a formal complaint.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Application for Citizen’s Complaint PDF.
2
Contact The Appropriate Department
Discuss the facts with the appropriate department before submitting the application.
3
Complete And Sign The Application
Provide the complainant’s contact information and details about the defendant and alleged offense, then sign as the complainant.
4
Submit The Application
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the San Marcos Application for Citizen’s Complaint?: It collects complainant, defendant, location, and offense details for prosecutor review. The form says the offense location must be within San Marcos.
Who can use this application?: A person seeking review of an alleged offense may apply as the complainant. The Municipal Court handles only Class C misdemeanors, and the applicant must sign the application.
Do I need a notary for the San Marcos citizen’s complaint application?: No. The application is signed without a notary. If the prosecutor proceeds, you must later appear at the City Attorney’s office to swear out a formal complaint.
How do I submit the San Marcos citizen’s complaint application?: First contact the appropriate department to discuss the facts. The form does not give submission instructions, so submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.

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This Application for Citizen’s Complaint doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.