The rights that a citizen seeks to enforce criminally are not private but are lodged in the state, although a citizen has a right to proceed in a civil action. [FN3] Once a private party alerts the court of alleged criminal activity through the filing of an application for issuance of a criminal complaint and the court responds to the application, the private party's rights have been satisfied.
A jurat is the bottom part of an affidavit where the officer certifies that the document was "sworn" before him. Jurat notarizations are required for transactions where the signer must attest to the content of the document, such as all affidavits and pleadings in court.
Ohio Private Criminal Complaint for Arrest Warrant and/or Summons is a legal document used in the state of Ohio to initiate criminal proceedings against an individual. This complaint is filed by a private citizen (also known as the complainant or plaintiff) rather than a law enforcement officer or government agency. A Private Criminal Complaint serves as a formal request to the court to issue either an arrest warrant or a summons, depending on the nature of the alleged offense. The complaint outlines the details of the alleged criminal activity, providing sufficient evidence and supporting facts to convince the court that legal action is necessary. The Private Criminal Complaint may be filed for various types of offenses, including but not limited to: 1. Assault: Complaints can be filed against individuals accused of physical harm or the threat of physical harm towards another person. 2. Theft: If someone has been accused of stealing someone else's property without consent or permission, a Private Criminal Complaint can be submitted to pursue legal action. 3. Fraud or forgery: This type of complaint is filed when an individual is suspected of engaging in deceitful activities, such as identity theft, financial scams, or forging official documents. 4. Trespassing: If someone unlawfully enters or remains on another person's property without permission, a Private Criminal Complaint can be filed against the trespasser. 5. Harassment or stalking: When an individual is subjected to repeated unwanted behavior or threats causing mental distress, a Private Criminal Complaint can be filed against the harasser or stalker. 6. Domestic violence: In cases involving violence or abuse within intimate relationships or family settings, a Private Criminal Complaint can be filed against the alleged abuser. 7. Drug-related offenses: Complaints can be filed against individuals involved in drug possession, distribution, or manufacturing activities. 8. Sexual offenses: When someone is accused of sexual assault, rape, or any other sexual offense, a Private Criminal Complaint can be submitted to seek justice. Once the Private Criminal Complaint is submitted to the appropriate court, a judge will review the evidence and determine whether an arrest warrant or a summons should be issued. If an arrest warrant is granted, law enforcement officers will be authorized to arrest the accused individual. On the other hand, if a summons is issued, the accused will be served with a notice to appear in court on a designated date. It is important to note that filing a Private Criminal Complaint is a serious matter, and the complainant must be prepared to provide credible evidence and testify in court if required. The accused individual will have the opportunity to defend themselves against the allegations presented in the complaint through legal counsel.
