Legal Forms

Legal Forms

Templates for documents used in court or legal transactions containing technical information systematic for each case.

Affidavit

A verified, formal sworn statement of fact signed by an affiant and witnessed by a notary public.

Commencement (of an Affidavit)

Identifies the affiant in the document.

Averments

Claims made by the affiant in an affidavit.

Statement of Fact

Verifies that the statements in the affidavit are true under oath.

Affidavit of Complaint

A sworn written statement charging a person with an offense, filed by an offended party, peace officer, or public officer.

Who can file a Criminal Complaint?

Offended Party, Peace Officer, or Public Officer.

Affidavit of Desistance

A written statement executed when a complainant no longer wishes to proceed with legal action.

Affidavit of Denial

A formal declaration that an individual is not involved in a legal case even though they share a similar name.

Affidavit of Witness

Legally binding record of a witness's testimony used as evidence in court.

Acknowledgement

A formal declaration before an official that recognizes a legal document without swearing under oath.

Jurat

Requires swearing an oath confirming the content of the document is true.

Summons

A formal notification requiring a person to appear in court to answer a criminal charge.

Difference between Summon and Appearance Notice

Summon is for individuals already charged, while Appearance Notice is for those before being charged.

Warrant of Arrest

A written order commanding law enforcement to arrest an individual.

Search Warrant

An order to search for personal property and bring it before the court.

Bench Warrant

Issued when an individual fails to comply with court rules or orders.

Extradition Warrant

Legal document allowing the return of a person fleeing to face charges.

Subpoena

Court order requiring an individual to appear in person to testify as a witness.

Subpoena ad Testificandum

Orders a person to testify before the court.

Subpoena Duces Tecum

Orders a person to bring physical evidence before the court.

Sworn Statement

A legal document listing facts relevant to a case, similar to an affidavit but not requiring a notary.

MEMORANDUM

A written document summarizing and analyzing relevant laws on a legal issue.

Two (2) Liners Composition of Memo

1st Line: Rank and Name, 2nd Line: Position.

Three (3) Liners Composition of Memo

1st Line: Name, 2nd Line: Rank, 3rd Line: Position.