Application to File a Criminal Complaint

Application to File a Criminal Complaint

A police report is MANDATORY BEFORE filing a criminal complaint in our office. If you have not done so already, please contact the Lexington Police non-emergency number at (859)258-3600 to file a police report with the Lexington Police Department.
Complainant Information
Police Report Case Number
Date of Incident

MonthDayYear
Complainant First & Last Name
Complainant Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Preferred Contact Method
Complainant Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Complainant Email
example@example.com
Complainant Mailing Address Line 1

Street Address

Street Address Line 2
CityState / ProvincePostal / Zip Code
Complaint Details and Eligibility

Please know that a criminal case must be proved by the prosecution beyond a reasonable doubt. This means the prosecution must have corroborating evidence to support your case such as witnesses, video, medical records, etc. An accusation without substantial proof to support your accusation will not be enough evidence for the prosecution to process your criminal complaint.
Basic Nature of Complaint
(assault, theft, threat, harrassment, traffic accident/no insurance, animal nuisance, etc.)
Is the person against whom you are requesting the complaint 18 years of age or older?
Can you provide the full names and addresses of the person(s) you wish to file against and any witnesses?
Did the incident occur in Fayette County?
Can you produce for identification in the form of a driver's license or an I.D. card?
Please describe, as concisely as possible, what incidents have occurred that have caused you to come to the Fayette County Attorney's Criminal Complaint Division to file a criminal complaint against an individual(s).
Witness Information

Witnesses: If there were witnesses to the crime, list their names and phone numbers below and check YES or NO if you can provide a witness statement from the individual listed.
Witness A.) First & Last Name
Witness A.) Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Can you provide a witness statement from Witness A?
Witness B.) First & Last Name
Witness B.) Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Can you provide a witness statement from Witness B.?
Witness C.) First & Last Name
Witness C.) Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Can you provide a witness statement from Witness C.?
Did the police talk to the witness(es)?
If known to you, will the witness(es) testify on your behalf?
Evidence, Restitution, and Requested Outcome
Are there any photographs of injuries, medical records, text messages, audio or video recordings of the incident/event?
Upload Documents, Photos, Witness Statements

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Are you requesting restitution? (If YES, be prepared to provide supporting documentation to substantiate your request for restitution)
Briefly state what you like to happen in this case?
Acknowledgments

Please click AGREE and type your initials after the following statements to confirm you have read and understand them to the best of your knowledge.
Acknowledgment A.) - If the Lexington Police Department was notified of the incident, you must provide a copy of the relevant police report. If you did not timely contact the police and the incident has not been properly investigated, it is likely criminal charges cannot be filed due to insufficiency to collect and preserve appropriate evidence.
Acknowledgment A.) Initials
Acknowledgment B.) - If criminal charges are filed, they will not be dismissed or withdrawn at your request. That is a decision of this office. If you fail to appear at any scheduled court hearings, you may be held in contempt of court. You may have five or more total court appearances counting mediations, pretrials and trials, before the case is concluded.
Acknowledgment B.) Initials
Acknowledgment C.) - No information will be given out concerning this matter over the telephone. You will have to call the Fayette County District
Acknowledgment C.) Initials
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Application to File a Criminal Complaint

Complainant Information

Complaint Details and Eligibility

Witness Information

Evidence, Restitution, and Requested Outcome

Acknowledgments