Code · Arizona · Title 13 — Decedents' Estates, Guardianships, Transfers, Trusts, and Health Care Decisions

13-4261. Law enforcement officer; affidavit; definition

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A. If a prosecutor charges a criminal offense by complaint, the prosecutor may attach an affidavit of a law enforcement officer or employee that swears on information and belief to the accuracy of the complaint in lieu of making an oath before a magistrate.

B. For the purposes of this section, "complaint" means a written statement of the essential facts constituting a public offense.