The State may commence a felony action by the following: (a) the return of an indictment under Rule 12 which may, but need not, be preceded by a complaint; or (b) filing a complaint in a limited jurisdiction court, or in superior court with permission of a judge of such court.
Ariz. R. Crim. P. 2.2: Rule 2.2. Felonies | Justis AI