An alleged criminal offense reported to or observed by military or civilian police personnel or USACIDC personnel, whether subsequently determined to be founded or unfounded.
A document in which the prosecutor charges a criminal defendant with a crime, either a felony or a misdemeanor.
A legal document filed with the Justice Court Clerk that initiates criminal prosecution. In the case of some minor infractions, a police officer citation form will act as a criminal complaint.
a probable cause charging document
a short statement of essential facts about an alleged crime, which, when filed in Court, formally begins the criminal process
a statement of facts about an alleged crime which, when filed in court, formally charges a person
A written statement of the facts alleging that a crime has been committed by the Defendant. The Complaint usually includes the state statute or city ordinance of the crime, and the severity of the crime.
There are two types of criminal complaints - misdemeanor and felony. The complaint charges a person or persons with a particular crime. It involves the use of witnesses and confidential informants, evidentiary material, and shows "probable cause." Probable cause is needed in the complaint to show the legal reasons why a person is charged with a crime.