Complaints

A complaint is a sworn allegation charging the accused with the commission of an offense. Article 45.019 of the Code of Criminal Procedure lays out the requirements for a complaint. But for those who have tried, drafting a complaint is a fine art that can be a daunting task. 

The Complaint Bank is a repository for prosecutors and courts to submit their complaints for use by other cities. Below are example complaints submitted by courts for various offenses. TMCEC did not create and does not necessarily endorse them.

Prosecutors and courts may submit example complaints for common charges, uncommon charges, city ordinance violations, or complex charges. Please keep in mind that the TMCEC website is public, so any complaints submitted should not be specific to any one case. The submitted complaints can then be downloaded as Microsoft Word documents by other prosecutors and courts, and can be edited carefully so as to include the information required for specific case(s).

Submissions to the Complaint Bank may be directed to tmcec@tmcec.com.

Non-Traffic: Assault: Contact
  Assault: Contact – Family Violence
  Assault: Threat
  Assault: Threat – Family Violence
  Criminal Mischief
  Disorderly Conduct: Abusive Language
  Disorderly Conduct: Indecent Exposure
  Disorderly Conduct: Unreasonable Noise – Private Residence
  Disorderly Conduct: Unreasonable Noise – Public Place
  Minor Driving or Operating Watercraft Under the Influence of Alcohol
  Minor in Possession of Alcohol
  Minor in Possession of Cigarette, E-Cigarette, or Tobacco
  Possession of Open Container of Alcohol
  Public Intoxication
  Theft of Property
  Theft of Service by Not Paying
  Failure to Attend School
   
Traffic: Child in Open Bed of Truck
  Disobeying Warning Sign
  Failure to Display Motor Vehicle Inspection Sticker
  Failure to Obey Crossing Guard
  Following Too Closely (At Unsafe Distance)
  No Headlights
  No Tail Lights
  No Valid Driver’s License
  Driving While License Invalid (First Offense)
  Permit Unauthorized Person to Drive
  Passing a School Bus
  Failure to Stop at a Red Light
  Right Turn (Wrong Lane)
  Seatbelt Violation: 15+ Years of Age
  Seatbelt Violation: Child Under Age 17
  Child Passenger Safety Seat System Violation
  Speeding
  “U” Turn – Turning on Curve or Crest of Grade
  Use of Sidewalk
  Wrong Way on One-Way Street
   
Other: Failure to Appear
  School Offense
  Violation of Promise to Appear
  Violation of Continuing Obligation to Appear
  Violation of Continuing Obligation to Inform Court of Child’s Address

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