Rule 22.02. Felonies – Complaint

A complaint must be in writing and shall:

(a) State the name of the court;

(b) State the name of the defendant or, if not known, designate the defendant by any name or description by which the defendant can be identified with reasonable certainty;

(c) State the facts constituting the felony;

(d) State the date and place of the felony as definitely as can be done;

(e) Be supported by a statement of probable cause as prescribed by Rule 22.03; and (f) Be signed by the prosecuting attorney on information and belief that the offense was committed.

Committee Notes

This is new. Compare: Prior Rule 21.08 and Fed.R.Crim.P. 3.