Criminal prosecution typically begins with an arrest by a police officer.

How do criminal proceedings start?

P.C., order Police to register an F.I.R and investigate the offence. ... In case of non-cognizable offence, Police is not obliged to investigate, and the judicial process can be started by filing a criminal complaint before the competent court, under Section 190 of the Cr.

Where do criminal proceedings take place?

Only the government initiates a criminal case, usually through the U.S. attorney's office, in coordination with a law enforcement agency. Allegations of criminal behavior should be brought to the local police, the FBI, or another appropriate law enforcement agency.