Beav. Cnty. Pa. 506
As amended through March 1, 2024
When an affiant, who is not a law enforcement officer, desires to file a criminal complaint, for other than a summary offense, he/she must appear before the District Justice of the Magisterial District where the offense is committed and request preparation of a complaint. The office of the District Justice will prepare a criminal complaint on the form prescribed by The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC) containing the information as required by Pa.R.Crim.P. No. 504.
Affiant shall submit the complaint to the attorney for the Commonwealth, who shall approve or disapprove it without unreasonable delay.
Beav. Cnty. Pa. 506