I feel that a crime has been committed. How do I press charges? Can I report a crime directly to the Prosecuting Attorney's Office?

Immediately report the crime to the Aberdeen Police Department. Once a police report is made, the crime can be investigated and the prosecutor can take action. This action can include seeking a Restraining Order ("No Contact" Oder) from the court or making criminal charges. When you provide the officer your statement as to what happen you can inform the officer that you want to press charges against the person.  The officer should include that information in his/her report which is forwarded to the Prosecutors office.

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1. Can I make an appointment to talk to the Prosecuting Attorney?
2. How do I find out if an offender has been released from prison?
3. I feel that a crime has been committed. How do I press charges? Can I report a crime directly to the Prosecuting Attorney's Office?
4. Is there a warrant out for me?
5. I need child support can you help me?
6. I want a divorce, I want to sue someone, or I want to adopt a child can the Prosecuting Attorney's office help me?
7. I want to file a Civil Lawsuit.
8. Does the Legal Department provide copies of police reports?
9. I want a protection order to keep my husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend or family member away from me. Will the Prosecuting Attorney's office help me?
10. I want a protection order against the person who committed a crime against me. Will the Prosecuting Attorney's office help me?
11. Can I talk to the Prosecuting Attorney? I think that's the person who is working my case.
12. Where do I report for jury duty?
13. I am a victim in a criminal case and I want to drop the charges. Can I do that?
14. Why am I a witness? I didn't see the crime occur.
15. As a witness, do I have to talk in front of the defendant in court?
16. Who will be with me in court?
17. How long will I be at court as a witness?
18. What do I do if I can't attend court as a witness on the date stated in the subpoena?
19. What happens at arraignment?
20. I have a complaint about my attorney, who do I contact?
21. Can I get my warrant quashed?
22. Who is my attorney?
23. Can I just pay my fine(s) and not have a court date?
24. What if I don't show up to my court date?