SOP 366 Complaint Withdrawal

Question 1

__________ does not relieve this department of the

responsibility of conducting a thorough and complete investigation.

Answer 1

The Complaint Withdrawal Affidavit

Question 2

The _____ allows use of the Complaint Withdrawal Affidavit in cases wherein injury or property loss is not severe and the complainant indicates a desire not to
proceed with the matter.

Answer 2

department

Question 3

Generally, Complaint Withdrawal Affidavits will not be used when the suspect is a _____. However, there may be some isolated incident wherein it would be suitable.

Answer 3

juvenile

Question 4

Complaint withdrawal will not be done in domestic violence cases except upon the advice and consent of the __________.

Answer 4

State Attorney’s Office

Question 5

When a complainant in a criminal offense expresses a desire not to prosecute the suspect in the incident, the investigator may utilize the _________.

Answer 5

Complaint Withdrawal Affidavit

Question 6

Prior to having the complainant withdrawal form signed, the ____ will contact his ______ who, after hearing the facts of the case will approve or disapprove of use of the form.

Answer 6

1. investigator

2. supervisor

Question 7

_______ authorizing use of the form will ensure that the case has been thoroughly investigated and all evidence properly gathered.

Answer 7

Supervisors

Question 8

Upon approval to use the form, the investigator will have the form signed, explain that the department has completed its investigation, and advise the
complainant of the need to return and complete a:

Answer 8

1. second sworn written and a CRA
   or
2. a Request for Prosecution form for prosecution if later desired.