As amended through September 30, 2024
Rule 3 - Commencement of Action(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. Del. Fam. Ct. R. Crim. P. 3