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Identification Form and Petition for Barking Dog Complaint
Requirements for Submitting a Petition:
- Complete the Information Form.
- At least 3 parties must sign the attached petition, 2 of whom may be from the same address.
- Additionally, you must submit at least one of the following:
a. Two copies of video recording, on thumb drive of the barking dog with a log containing a physical description of the dog and the dates and times when the barking occurred.
OR
b. Two copies of an audio recording (on a thumb drive) of the barking dog with a log containing a physical description of the dog and the dates and times when the barking occurred AND a written log containing a physical description of the dog and the dates and times when the barking occurred. The log must show a pattern of habitual barking. Occasional barking does not meet the requirements of the ordinance.
Petitions that do not meet the above requirements may be submitted for review for prosecution; however, an explanation of why the requirements have not been met must be stated on the IDENTIFICATION FORM.
Please keep a copy of this Petition.
Return the original IDENTIFICATION FORM and PETITION to
PHOENIX CITY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE
ATTN: CHARGING BUREAU
PO BOX 4500
PHOENIX, AZ 85030-4500
If a charge is approved, you will receive written notice to contact our office for an appointment to appear before a judge to provide the factual basis for the criminal complaint. A prosecutor will then sign the criminal complaint. If the dog owner requests a trial, you will be subpoenaed to appear in court to testify. It may be approximately 3 months from the signing of the complaint to the first trial setting. Please note that the charge may be converted to a civil violation rather than a criminal violation if the dog owner does not have prior convictions for this offense.