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Affidavit of Arrest

An affidavit prepared by the arresting officer detailing facts leading to the arrest, observations before and after, and serving as the arrest report.

Affidavit of Complaint

A sworn statement charging a person with an offense, filed by the offended party, peace officer, or public officer; includes accused’s name, offense, facts, victim’s name, time/place.

Judicial Affidavit

A witness’s sworn written testimony in Q&A format, governed by the Judicial Affidavit Rule (A.M. No. 12-8-8-SC).

Affidavit of Desistance

A complainant’s sworn statement withdrawing charges; does not dismiss the case unless prosecution lacks evidence.

Affidavit of Denial

A sworn statement by a person asserting they are not the individual charged, despite sharing the same name as the accused.

Affidavit of Loss

A document sworn before a notary public reporting the loss of items (e.g., ID, passport).

Reply Affidavit

A follow-up affidavit responding to points raised in an adversary’s affidavit.

Counter Affidavit

An affidavit filed to contradict and dispute claims made in another affidavit.

Rejoinder Affidavit

A defendant’s sworn rebuttal to the plaintiff’s replication affidavit.

Business Forms

Legal documents governing business transactions, such as deeds, contracts, and sales agreements.

Ordinary Civil Action Forms

Pleadings used in lawsuits enforcing private rights (e.g., complaints, motions, answers).

Mandamus

Pleadings in a special civil action compelling a public officer to perform a duty.

Quo Warranto

A special civil action challenging a person’s right to hold a public office.

Prohibition

A special civil action to stop a lower court or tribunal from exceeding its jurisdiction.

Habeas Corpus

A special proceeding challenging unlawful detention and seeking release from custody.

Escheat

A proceeding where the State claims property of a deceased person who has no heirs.

Guardianship

A special proceeding to appoint a guardian for a person who is incapable of managing their affairs.

Criminal Action Forms

Legal forms used in criminal proceedings, including informations, complaints, and warrants.

Affidavit Title

The heading of an affidavit that names its specific type (e.g., “Affidavit of Complaint”).

Commencement

The opening section identifying the affiant’s name, address, and occupation.

Averments

The factual statements or claims made by the affiant in an affidavit.

Statement of Fact

A clause affirming that the contents of the affidavit are true under oath.

Attestation Clause

The notary public’s certification that the affiant took an oath and signed the affidavit.

Affiant’s Signature

The signature of the person making the affidavit.

Notary Public Signature

The signature and seal of the notary public who administered the oath.

Police Report

An objective written or verbal account of events (who, what, when, where, why, how) used for investigations and records.

Investigative Report

A formal document detailing the findings of an investigation, organized chronologically and finalized after drafting and revision.

Spot Report

A brief verbal or written report filed within 24 hours of an incident.

Special Report

A memorandum-style report prepared to inform higher authorities about specific issues or incidents.

Beat Inspection Report

A daily report of patrol activities and area checks by police officers.

Wanted Person Report

A report on a fugitive or wanted individual, distributed to law enforcement agencies.

Arrest Report

A detailed report containing suspect information, booking details, and probable cause for arrest.

Crime Report

A document outlining the corpus delicti, evidence collected, and modus operandi of the suspect.

Traffic Accident Report

A report that records facts, witness statements, and diagrams of a traffic incident.

Use: Records

Investigative reports serve as permanent official documentation of findings.

Use: Leads

Investigative reports provide guidance and new leads for continuing investigations.

Use: Prosecution

Reports form the basis for criminal or disciplinary actions in court.

Use: Reference

Courts and agencies use investigative reports as reference material.

Use: Statistical Data

Compiled data from reports are used for crime analysis and statistics.

Subpoena Ad Testificandum

A court order requiring a person to appear and testify in court.

Subpoena Duces Tecum

A court order requiring a person to appear and bring specified physical evidence.

Private Document

A document not notarized and binding only between the parties (e.g., a handwritten agreement).

Public Document

A notarized document admissible in court without further authentication.