If a person is charged with Trespassing in Arizona, do they have to be arrested and sited before actually being charged??

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If a person is charged with Trespassing in Arizona, do they have to be arrested and sited before actually being charged??

Asked on June 18, 2009 under Criminal Law, Arizona

Answers:

John Vigileos / Law Office Of John Vigileos

Answered 14 years ago | Contributor

Short answer: No.  If it is a misdemeanor trespass, the officer can charge you by citation, or he can submit his report to the city or county attorney who can charge you by "long-form" complaint. Typically, you would receive the complaint in the mail with a summons to appear in court.  There is no requirement that you be cited and arrested in order to be charged.


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