An affidavit of nonprosecution is a written statement by the alleged victim in a domestic violence case asking the prosecutor to dismiss the case. The purpose of the affidavit is to convince the prosecutor to dismiss the case.
In Texas, you may use a general affidavit form to compile your statement so long as you include the details pertinent to the reason you need an affidavit. You must also have the document notarized.
Contact the District Attorney's Office in the county where the case is being prosecuted. Request the necessary forms for filing an affidavit of non-prosecution. Fill out the forms accurately and completely.
The Process of Dropping Charges The victim can provide a written statement, known as an affidavit of non-prosecution (ANP), expressing their desire not to press charges.
A failure to prosecute.
1. : the act or process of holding a trial against a person who is accused of a crime to see if that person is guilty.
Meaning of prosecuted in English to officially accuse someone of committing a crime in a law court, or (of a lawyer) to try to prove that a person accused of committing a crime is guilty of that crime: Shoplifters will be prosecuted. He was prosecuted for fraud.
Nonprosecution congressional immunity. indemnity. legislative immunity. privilege. special case. special privilege.