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Section/Rule:
21.02
Subject:
Rule 21 - Rules of Criminal Procedure - Procedure Applicable to Misdemeanors Only
Publication / Adopted Date:
June 13, 1979
Topic:
Misdemeanors - Information - Prosecuting Attorney
Revised / Effective Date:
January 1, 2003
21.02. Misdemeanors - Information - Prosecuting Attorney
The prosecuting attorney may file an information charging the commission of a misdemeanor based upon the prosecutor's information and belief that the offense was committed. The information shall be supported by a statement of probable cause as prescribed by
Rule 21.04
.
(Adopted June 13, 1979, eff. Jan. 1, 1980. Amended Jan. 28, 2002, eff. Jan. 1, 2003.)
Committee Note - 1979
This is substantially the same as prior Rule
21.03
.