Rule 23.03 Felonies - Information - Time for Filing

If someone is ordered to answer a felony charge, the prosecutor has to file the formal written charge, called an information, within ten days of that order. This document lays out the specific crime the person is accused of committing.

The judge can give the prosecutor more time if there's a good reason for the delay. This means the ten-day deadline isn't absolute, but the prosecutor needs to show the court why they need extra time.

For someone facing charges, this rule matters because it sets a clear timeline for when they'll learn the official details of what they're accused of. It helps prevent people from being held or facing charges without knowing the specifics for too long.