FAQs • Baton Rouge, LA • CivicEngage

How do I, as the victim, drop charges against an alleged violator?: As a matter of course, we do not drop charges prior to Trial. At the trial date, the Prosecutor handling the matter will endeavor to speak to you as well as the alleged violator charged in the matter to gather the facts of the initial incident and determine whether the matter has been resolved. Once the Prosecutor reviews the facts of the case, it will be their determination to allow for the charges to be dropped or to go forth with the Trial.

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Parish Attorney - City Prosecutor's Office

1. How do I keep a moving violation from affecting my driver’s license and/or reporting to my insurance?: The City Prosecutor's Office endeavors to assist individuals in resolving their matters without any significance consequences to their driver’s license as well as their insurance. Typically, our office will offer assistance such as a driving school and/or providing proof of compliance based on the charge of your ticket to avoid any reporting to your driving record and/or insurance. This type of information will be given on your arraignment date that is set forth on the ticket you received by the Baton Rouge City Police.

2. How do I, as the victim, drop charges against an alleged violator?: As a matter of course, we do not drop charges prior to Trial. At the trial date, the Prosecutor handling the matter will endeavor to speak to you as well as the alleged violator charged in the matter to gather the facts of the initial incident and determine whether the matter has been resolved. Once the Prosecutor reviews the facts of the case, it will be their determination to allow for the charges to be dropped or to go forth with the Trial.