The elements of a False Imprisonment claim in Texas are: 1) willful detention; 2) without consent; and 3) without authority of law. We provide the following information regarding how you can file a complaint, how a complaint is investigated and how it is disposed of.Customer: I need to file a wrongful arrest suit against the Tarrant County Sherrif's Department. Lawyer's Assistant: What state are you in? False imprisonment occurs when a person intentionally restrains another person without their consent or without legal authority to restrain them. The §50-e requirement applies where a plaintiff seeks to bring false arrest and false imprisonment claims against a municipality under state law. If you are a victim of false imprisonment, you can file a lawsuit seeking damages. First, the plaintiff needs to prove the defendant caused, authorized, directed, or instigated the plaintiff's detention. To initiate a complaint, you need to complete the Citizen Complaint Form packet. Some claims can be filed in a small claims court, which is designed for people without formal training in the law.