Criminal Misdemeanor Compromise {JP246}

JP246 - CRIMINAL MISDEMEANOR COMPROMISE. Arizona Revised Statute § 13-3981 allows persons who have been injured or damaged by another person to compromise or settle the criminal case before it is set for a trial. For instance, if the crime by its very nature gives rise to a civil remedy such as a theft charge, the victim can agree to settle for payment for his/her losses or damages. In exchange the victim may sign a misdemeanor compromise form that is notarized. The prosecutor may then dismiss the charge against the cited person. A misdemeanor compromise does not automatically result in dismissal of assault of domestic violence cases. However, it may apply in some of those cases. Prior approval of the prosecutor must be obtained before such will be allowed. A misdemeanor compromise cannot be used when the offense is committed by or upon an on-duty officer of justice, if the offense is committed riotously or if committed with intent to commit a felony. If you are the defendant and wish to have the criminal case dismissed, the victim needs to completely fill out, sign and have notarized this form. You must return it in person to the Pima County Justice Court, along with a copy of the Police Report on the new court date that you have been assigned. www.FormsWorkflow.com