Hale Center, TX · Hale County
Police Department Complaint Form
A sworn form for filing a formal complaint against a Hale Center Police Department employee, required to be signed under oath before a notary public.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Texas Local Government Code Section 614.022 requires that a complaint against a police officer be in writing and signed by the person making the complaint before it can be considered by the department. Hale Center's complaint form includes a jurat where the complainant swears the statements are true, and cites the criminal perjury penalties under Penal Code Sections 37.02 and 37.03 for false statements.
Who needs it
Anyone filing a formal, actionable complaint against a Hale Center Police Department officer or employee.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes the statutory jurat 'Sworn to and subscribed before me... Notary Public in and for Hale County, Texas,' making notarization a condition of the complaint being accepted under state law.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Hale Center Police Department Complaint Form as a PDF.
- 2
Fill Out the Complaint
Enter your information and a clear description of the nature of your complaint.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a remote online notarization appointment for a convenient time.
- 4
Verify Your Identity
Present a valid photo ID to the notary during your live video session.
- 5
Sign Before the Notary
Sign the form on camera while the notary witnesses and completes the jurat.
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Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized form to the Hale Center Police Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hale Center. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- Why does the Hale Center police complaint form need a notary?
- Texas law (Local Government Code Sec. 614.022) requires complaints against a peace officer to be in writing and sworn to before they can be formally considered, which is why the form includes a jurat for a notary public.
- Do I need to notarize this form?
- Yes, if you want your complaint to be treated as a sworn statement; the form itself states penalties for false statements under Penal Code Sec. 37.02–37.03.
- How do I get the police complaint form notarized online?
- Download the form, fill it out, then book a session with a commissioned online notary who verifies your ID and witnesses your signature over live video.
- Can an out-of-state notary notarize a Texas police complaint form?
- Yes, Texas recognizes acknowledgments and jurats taken by notaries commissioned in other states under CPRC Sec. 121.001; check with the city if you are unsure whether they will accept it.
- Where do I submit the completed form?
- Submit the signed and notarized form to the Hale Center Police Department at City Hall as instructed on the form.