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If you believe you are the victim of a crime, report it to the
police. If the police agree that there has been a crime committed,
and if they believe they know who committed it, they will issue
a COMPLAINT. If the police refuse to
issue a complaint, you may bring a CITIZEN’S
COMPLAINT yourself. Go to the District Court nearest where
the crime was committed. You may have to give recognizance (see
BAIL) of $50.00 or less, or post surety
if the offense alleged is a felony, in order to bring the complaint;
if the defendant is acquitted you may be assessed the cost of
the prosecution. You may also have to prosecute the case yourself
and testify. It is difficult to press a citizen’s complaint,
but if you feel strongly that you were the victim of a crime,
and if you feel you know who committed it, you are entitled to
bring a complaint.
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