civil matter 

In policing, a crime that the police cannot be bothered to deal with.

"Sorry sir, that robbery is a civil matter"

civil matter by Zamzara October 24, 2007

civil matter 

Anything that police can not get in the middle of. Such as custody battles, divorces, or anything that doesn't involve a crime.

sorry sir you will need to talk to your lawyer due to this being a civil matter.

civil matter by agilk March 16, 2016