civil matter

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

"Sorry sir, that robbery is a 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.

by agilk March 16, 2016