In Harris County, you can file your pro se petition and waiver in-person at the Harris County Civil Intake Office located on the first floor of the Civil Courthouse located at 201 Caroline Street. Civil intake office hours are 8 AM - PM Monday to Friday.
You are welcome to mail your answer in to 201 Caroline St. Houston, TX 77002, file in person at 201 Caroline St., or file electronically via efiletexas.
Releases of Liens can be filed in person or by mail in the Real Property Department.
I am the complaining witness against _______________________, the Defendant in the above referenced case. It is my wish and desire that all charges in relation to these matters be dismissed, that there be no further action taken thereon and I do not intend to pursue the prosecution of said Defendant.
A Waiver of Prosecution is a notarized, sworn statement from the alleged victim saying that he or she would not like to press charges against the alleged perpetrator of the crime. Filing this document can certainly help the case but it is not guaranteed to make the prosecutor decide not to press charges.
An Affidavit of Non-Prosecution is a sworn statement made by the alleged victim of a crime, indicating that they do not wish to press charges or continue with the prosecution of the accused.
An affidavit of non-prosecution is a legal statement where the victim or witness of a crime formally declares they don't want to press charges against the accused. This document can influence the decision to proceed with the case, though it doesn't guarantee the charges will be dropped.
Do prosecutors have to dismiss a case when they receive an affidavit of non-prosecution? No. An affidavit of non-prosecution has no formal legal effect, and prosecutors can still go forward with a criminal case regardless of the wishes of the alleged victim.