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ames_mom

Junior Member
What is the name of your state? north carolina
my daughter was refused the right to take out charges on the person that attacked her
 
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racer72

Senior Member
Private citizens do not have the right to bring charges against others. The courts would be even more clogged than they are now if we could. That is the job of the district attorneys office. The correct procedure is to notify the police and they will take a report and investigate the claim. If they feel there is enough evidence to warrant charges, they turn that info over to the DA's office and they file the charges.
 

Bravo8

Member
Pennsylvania is a bit different than Racer72's reply.

In Pa, any citizen can bring charges against another person. The catch is that the charges must be approved by the District Atrtorney's Office (to prevent frivilous cases).

The citizen just goes to the District Court having jurisdiction over the location of the offense. They fill out the paperwork and submit it.

Different counties have different rules, though. In my county, you are required to report it to the police agency having jurisdiction prior to filing. If the police choose not to file, then you can do so on your own behalf.

Realistically though, if the police choose not to pursue charges, its most likely a weak case.
 

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