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Fed. R. Crim. P. 3

The Complaint

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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.

(As amended Apr. 24, 1972, eff. Oct. 1, 1972; Apr. 22, 1993, eff. Dec.

1, 1993; Apr. 29, 2002, eff. Dec. 1, 2002; Apr. 26, 2011, eff. Dec. 1, 2011.)

3 Rule 4 FEDERAL RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

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Retrieved: 2026-08-19
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