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MLeake · August 24, 2011, 08:32 PM

shortwave, I don't know how the system works in Ohio, but in many states private citizens can sign criminal complaints, but only the DA's office can press charges. In many cases, the DA's office may opt not to do so.

August 24, 2011, 08:32 PM	#113
MLeake Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Outside KC, MO Posts: 10,128	shortwave, I don't know how the system works in Ohio, but in many states private citizens can sign criminal complaints, but only the DA's office can press charges. In many cases, the DA's office may opt not to do so.