Kentucky Revised Statutes

Ky. R. Crim. P. 2.02 (2026)

RCr 2.02. Complaint

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The complaint is a written statement of the essential facts constituting the offense charged. It shall be made under oath and signed by the complaining party before a judge or a person who (a) is legally empowered to administer oaths and (b) has been authorized to administer such oaths to a complaining party by written order of a judge for the county having venue of the offense charged.

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HISTORY: Amended by Order 81-5, eff. 9-1-81; prior amendment eff. 6-1-78; adopted eff. 1-1-63