36 chapters · 430 sections in this title.
8 GCA § 15.10 Complaint Defined
1.6K chars
The complaint is a written statement of the essential facts constituting the offense charged. It shall be signed by the prosecuting attorney and filed with a judge of the Superior Court. IN any case required by § 1.15 to be prosecuted by Complaint, the Complaint shall be subject …
8 GCA § 15.20 Issuance of Summons or Warrant on Complaint
2.3K chars
(a) If it appears from the complaint and the affidavits filed therewith that there is probable cause to believe that an offense has been committed and that the defendant has committed it, the judge shall issue a summons for the appearance of the defendant. COL120106 EXECUTION & R…
8 GCA § 15.30 Judge May Require Witnesses to Appear
1.2K chars
Before ruling on a request for a summons or warrant to be issued on a complaint, the judge may require any witnesses the prosecuting attorney may produce to appear personally and be examined under oath. The judge shall promptly make or cause to be made a record or summary of such…
8 GCA § 15.40 Summons or Warrant on Indictment; When
1.3K chars
(a) After the return of an indictment and upon the application of the prosecuting attorney, the clerk shall issue a summons for the appearance of any defendant named in the indictment. (b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), the court shall issue a warrant where: (1) A valid reason i…