Criminal Complaints

The Fulton County Attorney’s Office plays a crucial role in assisting victims who seek to file criminal complaints arising from conflicts unobserved by law enforcement, guiding them through the necessary steps to initiate the prosecution process.

The Fulton County Attorney’s Office is NOT an investigative agency. We do not have the authority to investigate potential crimes. To file a criminal complaint against an individual, you must make an appointment with our office to meet with the County Attorney. You will need to bring a police report, as well as sufficient supporting evidence for review before we can determine if your allegations are supported by probable cause.

  • Complaints against juveniles must be processed by the Court Designated Worker (CDW). The CDW is through the Administrative Office of the Courts.

    Please contact (270) 236-9504. Visit https://www.kycourts.gov/Court-Programs/Family-and-Juvenile-Services/pages/juvenile-services.aspx for more information.

  • Please contact the Fulton County Attorney’s office at (270) 236-7093 or 203 E. Moulton St., Hickman, Kentucky to schedule an appointment with the County Attorney.

    • Valid photo I.D.

    • Police report from Hickman Police Department, Fulton Police Department or the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office

    • Full name and identifying information (address, date of birth, age, etc.) of alleged offender

    • Supporting evidence (photographs, witness statements, video, medical records, estimates of damage repair costs, etc.)

  • If charges are filed, the case is sent to a Fulton District Judge to determine whether a criminal summons or warrant is to be issued.

    “Criminal summons” is an order for the defendant to appear in district court for an arraignment. An individual is not arrested based on a criminal summons.

    “Warrant” is an order for the individual to be arrested and detained in jail until bonded out or arraigned in court.

    The complaint, along with the criminal summons or warrant, is forwarded to the appropriate Fulton County law enforcement agency to be served upon the defendant.

  • I didn’t want the person arrested and charged with a crime, can I drop the charges?

    I changed my mind and no longer want to press charges, can I drop them?

    No. Once the defendant is charged, the victim cannot drop the charges. Only a prosecutor, along with law enforcement and the judge, can decide to dismiss the case after reviewing it. We recognize that victims may have various reasons for wanting a case dismissed, and prosecutors will consider their wishes when assessing the case.