3.16Complaint Serving as the Warrant

If a defendant is in custody following a warrantless arrest, the complaint can serve as both the complaint and warrant when reasonable cause is found. MCL 764.1c(2). The magistrate must direct the officer to bring the accused before the magistrate or judge for arraignment in the district where the offense allegedly was committed. MCL 764.1c(1)(b). See also MCR 6.104(D).

If the complaint will be used in lieu of a warrant, the finding of reasonable cause must be endorsed on the complaint. MCL 764.1c(1)(b).