As a practical matter in the US, if it's not a criminal matter, it's the entity/individual bringing suit against a defendant, and additionally the court who must ensure that the plaintiff has standing to bring suit.
Crockford in this particular case seems like the most likely plaintiff, but I don't know if there would be other parties who would also have standing or not (also, i'm not a lawyer, so take this as you will).
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As a practical matter in the US, if it's not a criminal matter, it's the entity/individual bringing suit against a defendant, and additionally the court who must ensure that the plaintiff has standing to bring suit.
Crockford in this particular case seems like the most likely plaintiff, but I don't know if there would be other parties who would also have standing or not (also, i'm not a lawyer, so take this as you will).