Affidavit of Complaint

Affidavit of Complaint

• An affidavit of complaint is a legal document

filed by an individual who claims to have
firsthand knowledge of facts that could be
grounds for a lawsuit or criminal prosecution.
• It is done to initiate legal proceedings against
an individual or entity for alleged
wrongdoing.
TITLE
Components
INTRODUCTION of an
Affidavit of
STATEMENT OF
Complaint FACTS

LEGAL GROUNDS

SIGNATURE

NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
EXAMPLE
 Types of Complaints
CRIMINAL ADMINISTRATIVE
COMPLAINT COMPLAINT
EXAMPLE SCENARIO
• JohnExample of of
files an affidavit
Criminal
complaint against Jane for theft.

Complaint
DETAILS
• Description of stolen items
• Circumstances of the theft
• Any witnesses or evidence
supporting the claim
EXAMPLE SCENARIO
• Company XYZ files an
Example of
administrative complaint against
Administrative
Employee A for violating company
policies.
Complaint
DETAILS
• Specific policies violated
• Instances of misconduct
• Any documentation supporting the
complaint
 Details provide sufficient
Importance of
Accuracy ensures all
Accuracy and Detail
detail to support the
facts stated are true and allegations and enable
verifiable. further investigation or
legal action.
Key Notes

• Affidavit of Complaints serve as a tool for the law to use as a means to counter crimes
committed upon another person.
• It serves as proof that a person has committed an offense, made in detail by the aggrieved
individual.
• It is important to remember that accuracy and detail must be correct as this will serve as the
basis of your case.