Before initiating a criminal proceeding pursuant to this chapter, 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 chapter shall obligate the county, its officers and staff members, and/or the County Sheriff to pursue any proceedings hereunder where the complaining party is unwilling to sign the sworn statement and cooperate in court appearances arising therefrom.
(Ord. passed 10-4-2004)