The prosecutor is responsible for preparing and drafting complaints and may ask the clerk for assistance.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only for misdemeanors
• D. As needed by the court

Answer: (A)

Prosecutors are the ones responsible for initiating charges, which includes drafting the complaint or charging document and ensuring it lays out the probable cause and essential facts. The clerk, as court staff, can provide administrative and non-substantive assistance under the prosecutor’s direction—helping with formatting, filing, service, and ensuring compliance with court rules—but the legal responsibility for the content and decision to charge rests with the prosecutor. This support is available for any appropriate case, not limited to misdemeanors, and it is not dictated by the court’s insistence in every instance.