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Private individuals are not permitted to file criminal charges. You may report the assault to the police, regardless of the age of the accused.
The police and the prosecution make the determination about whether or not formal charges will be pursued.
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How long do you have to file assault charges against a child?
Usually you can't after the injuries have healed unless you have photos to prove it. It's best to file the charges at the time of the incident
Where do you file your assault charges?
Local police station.
What recourse is there for sexual assault?
File charges and have the assailant arrested.
Can you file assault charges on an 8 year old?
Yes.
How do you file charges for Harboring a child?
How do you file charges on someone who will not allow the only living guardian see their child?
What to do if someone spit on your face?
You can file assault charges in any state.
How do you drop assault charges in Virginia?
One way to file assault charges in the state of Virginia is to have police officer come to your home. A person can also visit the local courthouse and press charges there.
Can a child file charges?
No. They can have an adult file charges on their behalf though, which is what social services etc. is for.
Can i sue a teacher for puttin his hands on your son?
Not usually. Although you can file criminal charges for assault.
How long do you have to file assault charges in North Carolina?
The longer you wait the less seriously they will be taken.
Can a parent press assault charges for their teenager if the teenager doesn't give them consent?
They can try. Without your cooperation it may not get far.Added: FIrst of all, INDIVIDUALS can NOT PRESS CHARGES! They can only file complaints with law enforcement. Then the prosecutor's office PRESSES charges. It may also depend greatly on just what type of "Assault" the question is referring to. (SIMPLE Assault - ASSAULT and Battery - SEXUAL Assault???)
Does the non custodial parent have rights to file charges pertaining the child?
Certainly. Any person may file charges about anyone.
