Rule 36-7. Summons; Form of Summons and Complaint

A summons and complaint issued by a prosecuting authority or law enforcement officer shall:

(1) Be in writing;

(2) Be signed by the person issuing it with the title of such person's office;

(3) State the date of issuance and the municipality where issued;

(4) Specify the name of the accused person;

(5) Designate a time for appearance not more than fourteen days after issuance;

(6) State the offense charged against the accused person;

(7) State that if the accused does not appear at a specified time and place, an application may be made for the issuance of a warrant for arrest;

(8) Inform the accused that he or she is entitled to be represented by an attorney;

(9) Inform any accused charged with an offense punishable by incarceration who is unable to afford an attorney that he or she may be entitled to the services of a public defender.

Committee Notes

(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 599.)