I was told by the Municipal Court Administrator that the complaint that I signed was remanded by the Prosecutors Office. What does that mean?
All complaints charging crimes are immediately referred to the Prosecutor’s Office for review. Once received, the Prosecutor’s Office reviews the complaint, obtains any police reports that were prepared concerning it and, where indicated, contacts the complainant/victim and/or investigating police officer for further information and comment. If the Prosecutor’s Office determines that the complaint can be adequately dealt with by the local municipal court, the crime charged in the complaint will be amended to state a disorderly persons offense and the complaint will be returned to the municipal court for hearing.
