text: how do i write an indictment?   if you're asking then you can't.  i say that with all kindness, but only a da, prosecutor can write an indictment.  indictments charge you with criminal charges and thus only a government offical (da,ada,attorny general,etc) can file one.    if you're pursuing a civil case against someone you'll write an petition to the court, but that's civil (ie asking for money from the person) and not criminal (pursuing a person for breaking a law and having them goto jail)