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A criminal complaint is a formal legal document filed by a prosecutor accusing someone of committing a crime, while a police report is a document created by law enforcement officers detailing an incident or crime that has occurred.

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Are police reports public records?

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Can you be arrested for a criminal complaint?

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How does a citizen bring criminal charges?

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