Va. R. Sup. Ct. 3A:3

As amended through January 4, 2024

Rule 3A:3 - The Complaint

The complaint must consist of sworn statements of a person or persons of facts relating to the commission of an alleged offense. The statements must be made upon oath before a magistrate empowered to issue arrest warrants. The magistrate may require the sworn statements to be reduced to writing and signed if the complainant is a law- enforcement officer, but must require the sworn statements to be reduced to writing if the complainant is not a law enforcement officer.

Va. Sup. Ct. 3A:3

Amended by order dated December 22, 2011, effective 3/1/2012; amended by Order dated December 22, 2011; effective 3/1/2012; amended by order dated September 3, 2020, effective 9/3/2020; amended by order dated November 23, 2020, effective 3/1/2021.