Section 3 – The Complaint

The complaint is a written statement of the essential facts constituting the offense charged. Except as provided in Rule 4.1, it must be made under oath before a magistrate judge or, if none is reasonably available, before a state or local judicial officer.18 APPENDIX...

Section 2 – Interpretation

These rules are to be interpreted to provide for the just determination of every criminal proceeding, to secure simplicity in procedure and fairness in administration, and to eliminate unjustifiable expense and delay.18 APPENDIX U.S.C. ยง 2As amended Apr. 29, 2002,...

Section 1 – Scope; Definitions

(a) SCOPE. (1)In General. These rules govern the procedure in all criminal proceedings in the United States district courts, the United States courts of appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States.(2)State or Local Judicial Officer. When a rule so states, it...