A "complaint" is an allegation made before a proper judge or magistrate that a person has been guilty of a designated public offense.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.
Chapter 7 - Initiation of Proceedings by Complaint.
Article 1 - General Provisions.
Section 15-7-1 - "Complaint" Defined.
Section 15-7-2 - Examination of Complainant and Witnesses; Taking of Depositions.
Section 15-7-3 - Warrant of Arrest - When Issued.
Section 15-7-4 - Warrant of Arrest - Defined; Contents; Form.