Identification Form and Petition for Barking Dog Complaint

• Requirements for Submitting a Petition:
• Complete the Information Form.
• At least 3 parties must sign the attached petition, 2 of whom may be from the same address.
• Additionally, you must submit at l​east two of the following:
  • Two copies of video recording, on thumb drive of the barking dog with a log containing a physical description of the dog and the dates and times when the barking occurred. 
    • OR           
    • Two copies of an audio recording (on thumb drive) of the barking dog with a log containing a physical description of the dog and the dates and times when the barking occurred. 
      •  and    
    • A written log containing ​a physical description of the dog and the dates and times when the barking occurred. The log must show a pattern of habitual barking. Occasional barking does not meet the requirements of the ordinance.

Petitions that do not meet the above requirements may be submitted for review for prosecution; however, an explanation of why the requirements have not been met must be stated on the IDENTIFICATION FORM.

P​lease keep a copy of this Petition.

Return ​the original IDENTIFICATION FORM and PETITION to

 PHOENIX CITY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE

ATTN: CHARGING BUREAU - Barking Dog Desk

PO BOX 4500

PHOENIX, AZ 85030-4500    

​​If a charge is approved, you will receive written notice to contact our office for an appointment to appear before a judge to provide the factual basis for the criminal complaint. A prosecutor will then sign the criminal complaint. If the dog owner requests a trial, you will be subpoenaed to appear in court to testify. It may be approximately 3 months from the signing of the complaint to the first trial setting. Please note that the charge may be converted to a civil violation rather than a criminal violation if the dog owner does not have prior convictions for this offense.​