Mo. R. Crim. P. 22.02

As amended through November 19, 2024

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.

Mo. R. Crim. P. 22.02

Adopted June 13, 1979, eff. 1/1/1980. Amended June 16, 1998, eff. 7/1/1999; 1/28/2002, eff. 1/1/2003.

Committee Note - 1979

This is new.

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