The answer to the complaint is filed by the:
A) defendant.
B) prosecutor.
C) plaintiff.
D) judge.

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The defendant is the party against whom a complaint is filed, and therefore the party who must file an answer to respond to the allegations in the complaint. The plaintiff is the party who files the complaint, and the prosecutor is typically only involved in criminal cases, not civil cases which typically involve complaints and answers. The judge is responsible for overseeing the case and making decisions, but does not file the answer.

The Answer to the Complaint Is Filed by The