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228 in the criminal code, be construed to mean the Legislative Assembly of Dakota Territory.

. 262. This criminal code shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the governor.

The following forms may be substantially followed, varying the terms to suit the case:

ss.

The complaint and information of A B, of said county, made before C D, esquire, one of the justices of the peace in and for said county, on the day of, 18, who being duly sworn, on his own oath says, that the crime of (larceny) has been committed in the county of  (and that one E F committed the same), or say (and that he has just and reasonable grounds to suspect that one E F had committed the same).

Subscribed and sworn to before me,

C D, Justice of the Peace.

ss.

In the name and by the authority of the Territory of Dakota.

To all sheriffs, constables, and coroners of said territory (and to esquire, if directed to a private person):

It appearing that E F has committed the crime of (larceny) in the county of you are therefore commanded forthwith to arrest E F, and bring him before me or some other magistrate of said county, to be dealt with according to law.

A B, Justice the Peace.