As amended through December 18, 2021
Rule 840 - Private Criminal Complaint Procedure(A) Private criminal complaints shall be filed with the District Attorney's Office.(B) A disapproval of a private criminal complaint shall require the signature of an Assistant District Attorney and shall set forth the reasons for the disapproval.(C) Upon the petitioner's request, the District Attorney shall forward a disapproved private criminal complaint to the President Judge of the Municipal Court or a designee for review. If the reviewing judge denies the issuance of the private criminal complaint, the petitioner may appeal the decision to the Court of Common Pleas.Amended by the Municipal Court Board of Judges on November 18, 2005; effective 3/15/2006.