Sworn complaints

Rule 63. (1) A person who believes a violation of the act or these rules has occurred may, in person or by mail, file a sworn complaint with the

secretary of state. (2) A complaint shall be typewritten or handwritten in ink and shall indicate the complaint's name, address, and telephone number. The complaint shall include a verification statement worded exactly as follows: "I certify that the statements set forth above are true to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief." A complaint shall be signed by the complainant immediately following the verification statement. (3) A complaint shall name the alleged violator, set forth the alleged violator's address, describe the alleged violation in reasonable detail, and identify all known evidentiary material. (4) Upon receipt of a sworn complaint, the secretary of state shall determine whether the complaint is complete in all respects. If the complaint is complete, the secretary of state shall forward it to the attorney general and shall notify the complainant that it has been forwarded. If the complaint is incomplete, it shall be returned to the complainant with a written explanation as to how it is incomplete.

History: 1981 AACS.