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DC-397

Affidavit for Warrant for Depredation by Dog

Virginia · Supreme Court of Virginia

This form is an affidavit used to ask the court for a warrant related to a dog that is believed to have killed livestock or damaged poultry. It asks the person filling it out to swear under oath about the dog and the situation.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when someone believes a dog has committed acts of damaging livestock or poultry, and they are asking the court to issue a warrant.

Either party may file.

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Who fills out this form?
The undersigned person fills out this form and states under oath that they believe the dog committed the acts. Great care must be taken to fill out the owner, custodian, and dog details. Great care must be taken to fill out the owner, custodian, and dog details.
What does this form ask for?
It asks for the court to issue a WARRANT – DEPREDATION BY DOG to the owner and custodian of the dog. This request is made under specific Virginia Code sections or a local ordinance.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026.

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