Before initiating a civil or criminal proceeding pursuant to this subchapter, the county, its officers, and staff members, and/or the County Sheriff, shall have the option of requesting the complaining party to sign a sworn statement of the alleged offense and to require the cooperation of the complaining party in court appearances arising from the complaint. Nothing contained in this subchapter shall obligate the county, its officers, and staff members, and/or the County Sheriff, to pursue civil or criminal proceedings hereunder where the complaining party is unwilling to sign the sworn statement and cooperate in court appearances arising therefrom.
(Ord. passed - -; Ord. passed 6-6-2014)