is there a time limit for law enforcement to act on an issue after signed statement or report has been filed?
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Most crimes, the only exceptions being very serious crimes like murder and rape, have what is called a statute of limitations associated with them.\n\nThe limits vary depending on the crime committed and the location, and there may be special exclusions in your area, but generally, charges would have to be brought within a year or two of the date on which the crime was committed.
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I don't know what state you live in, but when you file a complaint that is later investigated in most states the complainant can not be identified by the police, your friends are yanking your chain.  All the police do is send over an officer to measure the decible level, then they knock on the door and say they just measured the decible level and it exceeds the city's ordinance.  If they don't turn down the noise the by-law officer or the police officer then can file charges based on their measurement of the decible level alone.
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Yes and No.  It depend on what type of case you are testifying for.\nFor example, if it was a drug related case, and who you are testifying against, there is no limit.  As I said, depends on the case.
937159
depends on your state law but usually it has to be in writing within a certain amount of time
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Cal. Code of Civ. Proc. 340.5.  In an action for injury or death against a health care provider based upon such person's alleged professional negligence, the time for the commencement of action shall be three years after the date of injury or one year after the plaintiff discovers, or through the use of reasonable diligence should have discovered, the injury, whichever occurs first.  In no event shall the time for commencement of legal action exceed three years unless tolled for any of the following:  (1) upon proof of fraud, (2) intentional concealment, or (3) the presence of a foreign body, which has no therapeutic or diagnostic purpose or effect, in the person of the injured person.  Actions by a minor shall be commenced within three years from the date of the alleged wrongful act except that actions by a minor under the full age of six years shall be commenced within three years or prior to his eighth birthday whichever provides a longer period.  Such time limitation shall be tolled for minors for any period during which parent or guardian and defendant's insurer or health care provider have committed fraud or collusion in the failure to bring an action on behalf of the injured minor for professional negligence.\n----\n\nThat's the statute. However, as to reserving the right to file, the unanswered question is why do you think you may lose your right? Since you present no facts on the issue, I can't comment further.
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There are different 'statues of limitations' on different criminal offenses.  After a specified period, no charges can be filed against you.  You need to know what class charge it would be (misdemeanor, felony, etc.) and check the statue of limitations for that offense in your state.
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Search warrants usually give 10 days to execute the warrant. The police usually don't wait that long because what they are looking for probably won't be there if they do.
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some times you can call the local police department and they can help. and even put a 24 hour notice on it. we did this at the auto parts store that i work at.
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You might be better off to contact the State Police with criminal complaints on county officers.  Locally they are a brotherhood and unlikely to do anything but send out a warning.
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Not exactly sure what you're asking.  You or your attorney should be able to file a Motion for Discovery (of evidence) with the prosecutor or court.  This asks for written/recorded statements of confessions make by you to law enforcement, your criminal record.
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I haven't been able to find a time limit and think that our legislators have been reluctant to impose any time limit because the evidence in some cases is notoriously time consuming to put together.  What I do know is that every so often the CPS will have kind of spring cleaning session and turn up in court with a big pile of cases which they want to get rid of.  There are three basic ways of achieving this in the magistrates' court. The first is by the use of the power in section 23 Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 ('s.23'). The second is by applying to withdraw the summons or charge and the third is by offering no evidence in court.\n\nDiscontinuance under s.23 can take place at any time until the magistrates begin to hear evidence in a trial. Timely termination of proceedings is in the interests of justice. The power to discontinue enables The CPS to terminate proceedings as soon as practicable after the decision is taken and avoids the need for a court hearing or the attendance of the parties. It also enables a defendant in custody to be released immediately without the need to wait until the next hearing. For these reasons, where it is intended to discontinue the entire proceedings, the preferred method of termination is normally discontinuance under s.23. \n\nAs a general rule, a decision to terminate proceedings on the ground of public interest is final. Only in exceptional cases is it appropriate to re-institute proceedings terminated on public interest grounds. On the other hand, when the decision has been taken on the basis of insufficient evidence, it is open to the prosecution to re-institute the proceedings if further evidence comes to light. \n\nThe defendant has a right to request the revival of proceedings which have been discontinued under s.23. S/he must make the request within 35 days of the notice being sent to the court. The most likely reason for a revival notice is the defendant's wish to be formally acquitted on the offence or offences charged.\n\nThe effect of the revival request is to turn the clock back so that the proceedings continue as if no notice of discontinuance had been given, but it does not affect the termination of orders regarding bail or custody. If the defendant has been released from custody following the discontinuance of the case under s.23, s/he cannot be detained if the proceedings are revived.\n\nUnless circumstances have radically changed since the notice of discontinuance was issued, the reviewing lawyer will formally offer no evidence in court.\n\nAll being well, your friend could receive a notice of discontinuance at some point.  He probably won't want to revive the proceedings!
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I am sure there is a time limit, but I also think it varies with each suit, depending on the nature of the case...
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There is a statute of limitations for how long the DA has to file a case, depending on whether it's a misdemeanor or felony, and what kind of felony.  \n\nBut, you would not have gone to court or had to post bail if charges were not filed.  What else does your paper work say?
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Hopefully this reply does not reach you too late.\n\nYou should go to the Clerk of the Court for the county in which the action was filed.\n\nOne generally responds to an answer by either Affirming, Denying, or Stating one is Without Knowledge of each allegation set forth in the complaint. You would also raise any affirmative defenses at this point. If you are in Florida, for example, see the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure for more detail on this matter (the link is below), or see the corresponding Rules of Civil Procedure for whatever court and jurisdiction the action was filed in. \n\nDo not construe this as legal advice & don't rely upon it. You need to seek the counsel of a lawyer to get legal advice. This is just a general pointing you in a possible direction.\n\nYou can email me at theinkgroup912@yahoo.com if you'd like
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You need to go to the police and file a report immediately.  Do not wait.
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There is no such thing as a 20 second rule.  Believe it or not most police officers are reasonable.  It sounds like whoever broke up your party was trying to solve the party "problem" without arresting anyone.
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If you know the jurisdiction where the arrest was made, you may submit an open records request to the arresting agency or county/district clerk . You will obtain either the information or a reply as to why it can not be made available within ten days of your request.  You may or may not have to pay a reasonable fee for reproduction of any documents.  If you do not know where the charges were filed, you may be able to purchase the information from an internet business that compiles volumes of data for sale to persons like yourself.