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What happens after a police officer files a report?

April 26, 2017files happens officer police report

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What happens after a police officer files a report?

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If the person is not arrested on site, the matter is referred to the Attorney Generals Office to determine if the facts warrant the filing of a formal complaint. Before such a complaint is filed, the prosecutor must determine whether he or she can prove the elements of a crime beyond a reasonable doubt, and must consider the totality of the circumstances when making this determination.