# MCR 6.101: Rule 6.101. Complaint

> Michigan · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH6_R6_101

## Section

- **Citation:** MCR 6.101
- **Heading:** Rule 6.101. Complaint
- **Jurisdiction:** Michigan
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Michigan Court Rules / Criminal Procedure / Michigan Court Rules / CH6 / MCR 6.101

## Text

(A) Definition and Form. A complaint is a written accusation that a named or described
person has committed a specified criminal offense. The complaint must include the
substance of the accusation against the accused and the name and statutory citation of the
offense. At the time of filing, specified case initiation information shall be provided in
the form and manner approved by the State Court Administrative Office.
(B) Signature and Oath. The complaint must be signed and verified under MCR 1.109(D)(3).
Any requirement of law that a complaint filed with the court must be sworn is met by
this verification.
(C) Prosecutor’s Approval or Posting of Security. A complaint may not be filed without a
prosecutor’s written approval endorsed on the complaint or attached to it, or unless
security for costs is filed with the court.

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