Complaint - is a sworn written statement or information charging a

person (respondent) with an offense, subscribed by the

offended party (complainant), any peace officer, or other
public officer charged with the enforcement of the law
violated. Attached with the affidavit of witnesses if their
may be.

Preliminary investigation - is a inquiry (an official report to collect and examine

information) conducted by law enforcement
representatives to gather more information about an
allegation.
- The purpose is to determine whether or not a crime was
committed and to identify a suspect or confirm a
suspect’s identity.
- Using the results of the inquiry, decision is being made
whether or not to move forward with a full investigation,
formal accusation, and trial.

Counter- Affidavit - is an affidavit responding to and contradicting the

affidavit produced by an adversary (complainant).
It is an affidavit made in opposition to one already made.

File on court - Filing is the act of submitting a document to the clerk of

a court for the court’s immediate consideration and for
storage in the court’s files. Courts will not consider
motion unless an appropriate memorandum or brief is
filed before the appropriate deadline. Filing fee is paid
which is part of court costs.

Resolution - is a written motion adopted by a deliberative body.

The substance of the resolution can be anything that
can normally be proposed as a motion.
Warrant of Arrest - a written order issued by authority of the state and
commanding the seizure of the person named.
It must be based on a complaint that alleges Probable
cause that the person named has submitted a specific
offense and issued according to the formalities required
by the rules of the court.

Bail - Security, such as cash, a bond, or property, pledge or

given to court by or on behalf of one accused of
committing a crime, to obtain release from incarceration
& to ensure the persons appearance in court when
required during the criminal proceeding.

Arraignment - Bringing the person before a court of law to answer an

accusation.
- The procedure of furnishing the accused with the copy
of the complaint or information with the list of witnesses,
reading the same in the language or dialect known to
him if he pleads guilty or not guilty.