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Charging Process
A copy of the probable cause affidavit is sent to the State Attorneys Office along with other police reports that might have been generated at the time of the arrest. The State Attorneys Office will then review the probable cause affidavit along with the other police reports and may meet with the alleged “victims” and police officers for the purpose of making a final determination as to what charges the Defendant will be prosecuted for. If the State Attorney’s Office decides not to file charges, the case will be “no actioned” also known as being dismissed.