Mo. R. Ord. Viol. & Viol. Burea. 37.435

As amended through October 1, 2024

Rule 37.435 - Statement of Probable Causestatement of Probable Cause

A statement of probable cause must be in writing and shall:

(a) 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;

(b) State the date and place of the ordinance violation as definitely as can be done;

(c) State the facts that support a finding of probable cause to believe an ordinance violation was committed and that the defendant committed it;

(d) If a warrant will be requested, state the facts, if any, that support a finding of reasonable grounds to believe the defendant will not appear upon the summons or the defendant poses a danger to a victim, the community, or any other person;

(e) State the facts contained therein are true;

(f) Be signed and on a form bearing notice that false statements made therein are punishable by law; and

(g) Shall accompany an information when an arrest warrant is sought.

Mo. R. Ord. Viol. & Viol. Burea. 37.435

Adopted June 29, 2018, eff. 1/1/2019; amended December 18, 2018, eff. 1/1/2019; amended June 28, 2019, eff. 1/1/2020.