Once prosecutors file a complaint,the individual arrested becomes a:

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Once a complaint is filed, the individual arrested becomes a defendant. The defendant is the person who is accused of committing a crime and must answer to the charges in court. A respondent is someone who is answering to a petition or lawsuit in a civil case, while a plaintiff is the person bringing the lawsuit. A suspect is someone who is being investigated as a potential perpetrator of a crime, but has not yet been charged.

Once Prosecutors File a Complaint,the Individual Arrested Becomes A