Supreme Court Rules

First Adopted: June 13, 1979

Most Recently Effective: January 01, 2003

Rule 21 | Rules of Criminal Procedure | Procedure Applicable to Misdemeanors Only

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.

Committee Note – 1979

This is substantially the same as prior Rule 21.03.


(Adopted June 13, 1979, effective January 1, 1980. Amended January 28, 2002, effective January 1, 2003.)
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