Rule 37.35 - Information - Form of - Contents(a) The information shall be in writing, signed by the prosecutor and filed in the court having jurisdiction of the ordinance violation.(b) The information shall: (1) State the name of the defendant or, if not known, designate the defendant by any name or description by which the defendant can be identified with reasonable certainty;(2) State plainly, concisely, and definitely the essential facts constituting the ordinance violation charged, including facts necessary for any enhanced punishment;(3) State the date and place of the ordinance violation charged as definitely as can be done;(4) Cite the chapter and section of the ordinance alleged to have been violated and the chapter and section providing the penalty or punishment; and(5) Cite the state approved charge code if one exists.Mo. R. Ord. Viol. & Viol. Burea. 37.35
Adopted May 14, 1985, eff. 1/1/1986; Amended December 23, 2003, eff. 7/1/2004; Amended June 29, 2018, eff. 1/1/2019.