RULE 16 - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE - GENERAL

All rules set forth above with reference to civil proceedings shall, where applicable, be enforced in criminal proceedings before this Court, in addition thereto; the following rules shall prevail.

RULE 16.1 - CRIMINAL ACTION- FILING
The Clerk of Courts and all deputy clerks shall not accept criminal filings, other than criminal minor misdemeanor and traffic offenses, from any person except a duly authorized police officer having jurisdiction within the territorial jurisdiction of this Court unless the complaint is initialed for approval by a county or municipal court prosecutor. Private citizens may file complaints only after consulting with the Miami County Prosecutor's Office or with one of the Municipal Court Prosecutors.

RULE 16.2 - CRIMINAL ACTION - COSTS
Refer to Traffic/Criminal Costs Schedule filed with the Clerk's Office.

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