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What is a Civil Dispute ? A civil dispute involves a legal dispute between two or more parties. If the two parties can't reach an agreement, to avoid a costly court process, a civil case is filed with the courts. The person/entity filing the civil case is the "plaintiff" and the person/entity being sued is called the "defendant." Contrast this with criminal cases where a victim of a crime does not sue, but rather, the State (plaintiff) sues the person allegedly committing the crime (defendant), and the victim becomes a witness in the case.
Another way to view this - a crime is a violation of a law established by a government agency - either city, county, state, or federal. Contrast this with the "dispute" between two or more parties in a civil dispute. There is no such thing as a "civil crime".
While offices are closed during the pandemic, online training is being developed. Sleuths are working from home to solve civil disputes. You can still become an "Eyes and Ears" Sleuth without official training. You will receive occasional emails, but you will not be permitted to work civil disputes.
A few simple tips on how to defend yourself against scams:
1. Don't stay on the phone with a stranger asking for money.
2. Never judge a person's integrity by how they sound.
3. Watch out for salesmen who prey on your fees.
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