Columbia Investigation, resolution ordinance (§ 12-92)

(a) The investigator shall promptly investigate the allegations of the complaint. After completing the investigation, the investigator shall report to the commission the results of the investigation and the investigator's opinion on whether there is probable cause to credit the allegations of the complaint. (b)

After receiving the investigator's report, the commission may direct further investigation. When the commission is satisfied that the complaint has been properly investigated, it shall determine whether there is probable cause to credit the allegations of the complaint. If the commission determines that there is no probable cause, it shall dismiss the complaint. If the commission determines that there is probable cause, the commission may forward the matter to the city prosecutor.

(c) At any stage in the process, the commission may close the case for good administrative reasons. Such reasons shall include but not be limited to the following:

(1) The complainant has failed to cooperate with the commission.

(2) The commission is unable to locate the complainant or respondent.

(3) The complainant wishes to withdraw the complaint.