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.