Rule 3. Commencement of action
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(a) Commencement. Proceedings may be instituted by filing of an information, petition or
complaint, or as otherwise provided by the Constitution of this State, by statute, or by these
Rules.
(b) Complaint filed in another court. A complaint filed in another court may be forwarded
forthwith to this Court; or, if appropriate under the circumstances, a committing magistrate
may issue a warrant for the person alleged to have violated any law, order or act within the
jurisdiction of this Court.
(c) Contents of the complaint. The complaint is a written statement of the essential facts
constituting the offense charged. It shall be made upon oath before a committing magistrate
and may be based upon personal knowledge or upon reasonable information and belief.
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