Complainant

Person who seeks to initiate court proceedings against another person. In a civil case the complainant is the plaintiff; in a criminal case the complainant is the State.

Source: Office of Child Support Enforcement.

Person that wants to start a court case against another person. In a civil case, the complainant is the plaintiff . In a criminal case, the complainant is the state.

Source: California Courts.

Last updated April 2018

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