A Class C complaint must substantially satisfy how many requisites?

• A. Five
• B. Nine
• C. Seven
• D. Three

Answer: (C)

A Class C complaint must substantially satisfy seven requisites. This standard ensures the defendant gets clear notice of what they are charged with and that the court has enough information to proceed properly. The seven areas cover identifying the accused, stating the exact offense (including the statute or ordinance), and providing the key details about when and where the offense occurred, all in a sworn filing. In practical terms, the document should clearly identify who is charged, what offense is charged, when the offense occurred, where it occurred, and it must be a sworn filing with the complainant’s signature. When these elements are present, the instrument is considered sufficiently complete to support process; missing essential items can render the complaint defective and subject to dismissal or amendment. The numbers in the options reflect common counts, but seven is the established minimum for a Class C complaint to be valid.