Lone Star, TX · Morris County
Model Complaint for City Ordinance Violations
This model complaint is for an affiant reporting an alleged city ordinance violation within the city’s territorial limits.
What this form is
This model complaint provides a format for reporting an alleged city ordinance violation to the municipal court. It asks for the defendant, the approximate date and location, and details of the alleged offense, including its elements. The affiant swears to the complaint before a court clerk or another official identified in the editor’s note.
Who needs it
A person making a sworn complaint about an alleged ordinance violation within the city’s territorial limits can use this model.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
The affiant signs without a notary and swears to the complaint before a court clerk or another official listed in the editor’s note.
How to submit this form
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Download The Complaint
Download the Model Complaint for City Ordinance Violations PDF.
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Complete The Complaint
Enter the defendant, approximate date, city location, and details of the alleged ordinance violation.
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Swear To The Complaint
Sign and swear to the complaint before a court clerk or another official listed in the editor’s note.
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Submit The Complaint
Check the city website for current contact details and submission instructions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Model Complaint for City Ordinance Violations?
- It is a model for making a sworn complaint about an alleged city ordinance violation. It provides spaces for information about the defendant, date, location, and alleged offense.
- Who can use this complaint?
- An affiant reporting an alleged ordinance violation within the city’s territorial limits can use the model to state the details of the alleged offense.
- Do I need a notary for the Model Complaint for City Ordinance Violations?
- No. The affiant swears to the complaint before a court clerk or another official listed in the editor’s note; the document does not require a notary.
- How do I submit the complaint?
- The document names the Municipal Court but gives no submission address or method. Check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Model Complaint for City Ordinance Violations doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.