To
file any complaint with the Washington Township Municipal
Court the event that prompted the complaint must have occurred
within Washington Township. If the event that prompted the
complaint occurred outside Washington Township, the complaint
must be filed with the court having jurisdiction at that
location.
Complaints
involving an act of Domestic Violence can be reported to
the Police Department 24 hours a day.
The Municipal Court is not allowed to inquire about, or
provide any information regarding the person you are filing
the complaint against. That information may be obtained
from the Division of Motor Vehicles.
The
Court is not allowed to provide any legal advice.
If you are unsure about what type of complaint, or what
offense you want to charge the person with, it is prudent
to consult with an attorney before proceeding.
To file any complaint with the Municipal Court, you must
submit a completed Affidavit.
An Affidavit is a sworn statement of fact. The Affidavit
describes the event in a factual manner. The Affidavit is
used to determine Probable Cause.
"Probable
Cause are the facts that would lead a person of reasonable
caution to believe that an offense has been committed
and that the person being accused committed the offense."
The
procedure for filing both traffic and criminal complaints
are similar, but have specific differences.
