Get Trespass Authorization Form

A trespass notification is your official notice to anyone who does not have a legal right to be on your property, that his or her presence on or in your property will not be tolerated. It will also notify the individual that their arrest and prosecution may result from their failure to comply with the notice.

A Letter of Agency (Trespass Arrest Authorization) allows SDPD to enforce against anyone found on a property without the owner's consent or without lawful purpose.

In addition to clearly stating that the letter recipient is not allowed on your property, your No Trespassing letter should contain: The date the letter is effective, the offender's name and the address of the premises that are off limits. Always send No Trespassing letters through certified mail and keep the receipt.

To get protection from a trespasser, post a no-trespassing notice, forbid the trespasser entry to your property in writing, then fill out a form provided by your police department, sheriff or district attorney's office to put a restraining order or notice forbidding trespassing on your property.

If you intentionally enter a property with a posted “no trespassing” sign, or one that is designated as private property, or is fenced in or in some way clearly meant to exclude intruders, chances are you have committed the crime of criminal trespass.

Trespass Notices Issuing a notice to vacate the premises can be given in many ways. The owner or representative of the owner may leave a written note or speak to the defendant directly. Breaching walls, a fence, or some other structure that clearly defines property limits constitutes illegal trespass.

How long are CTN's good for? CTN's are good for one year from the date of issue.

Section 30.05, Texas Penal Code, provides that a person commits an offense if the person enters or remains on property of another without effective consent, and the person: had notice that the entry was forbidden, or. received notice to depart, but failed to do so.