Exam 8: Intake and Drafting the Complaint

Most criminal incidents are reported directly to prosecutors by victims.

The intake interview is the only time the prosecution team needs to be in contact with the victim.

Using the word alleged helps raise consciousness

Most state attorney general offices have victim assistance divisions.

An interview of a young child should be conducted as follows except

List in logical order four areas to be discussed during an intake interview.

Prosecutors working within the scope of their office are immune from civil suits for malicious prosecution.

Prosecutors do not need to honor plea bargains.

A victim impact statement is used to establish guilt at trial.

Prosecutors are members of

The burden of proving prejudice arising from joinder of defendants rests with the prosecution.

The person swearing out a complaint is called the complainer.

After the complaint is drafted,correct procedure includes all of the following except

An arrest warrant should always

List three areas that require special care in drafting a complaint.

Why should a records check on the defendant's prior convictions be done before the complaint is completed?

When police file reports with the prosecutor's office,the paralegal then

Items needed for efficient intake include all except

A criminal summons must be signed by a judge.

What are the limits on prosecutors' decisions to bring criminal charges?