Civil Rights Complaint Generator - Section 1983 Police Misconduct

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⚖️ Section 1983 Notice

Statute of limitations: Typically 2–3 years from violation date. Act quickly to preserve evidence.

Qualified immunity: You must show a violation of a clearly established constitutional right.

Evidence: Request body camera footage, medical records, and witness statements immediately.

Federal Court Information

Federal District Court *

Division (if applicable)

Your Information (Plaintiff)

Full Legal Name *

City of Residence *

County of Residence

Your Status at Time of Incident

Defendant Information

Primary Defendant #1 Name *

Defendant #1 Job Title *

Defendant #2 Name (if applicable)

Defendant #2 Job Title

Government Entity *

Entity Type

Department

Incident Details

Date of Incident *

Time of Incident

What Were You Doing When Incident Occurred? *

Background/Context Leading to Incident

Your Legal Status (Important for Defense Against Claims)

Constitutional Violations

Primary Defendant's Actions *

Second Defendant's Actions (if applicable)

Specific Constitutional Violations

Did You Pose Any Threat?

Injuries and Damages

Physical Injuries Sustained *

Medical Expenses

Include hospital bills, medication, ongoing treatment

Lost Wages

Time off work due to injuries or incident

Other Damages

Municipal Liability (Monell Claim)

Known Policy Violations

Prior Similar Incidents (If Known)

Your Contact Information for Court

Mailing Address

City, State ZIP

Phone Number

Email Address

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