Pressing Charges

• The first step in any criminal case is a police report made by the arresting agency where the crime occurred. For example, the Boulder Police Department only handles complaints, or crimes, that occurred within Boulder City limits.
• The local police department is then responsible for the investigation of the case, and may call upon the DA's office to verify that charges can actually be pressed, or to approve a warrant that is being prepared.
• Once the initial investigation has been completed, the report is then filed with the District Attorney's office where further investigation may take place, and the original charges may be amended, or additional charges pressed.