R.I. Dist. R. Crim. P. 3
As amended through June 7, 2024
The complaint is a written statement setting forth the offense charged. It shall be made upon oath before a judge of the District Court or an officer empowered to issue warrants against persons charged with committing criminal offenses. If the defendant is not in custody or before the court, the judge or other officer shall examine under oath the complainant and any witnesses the defendant may produce, and shall require their statements be reduced to writing and be subscribed and sworn to by the persons making them.
R.I. Dist. R. Crim. P. 3