Criminal Code (Cap. 9), article 537

537. An information may be laid either verbally or in writing: Provided that where an information is laid verbally, it shall, except in cases which admit of no delay, be reduced to writing forthwith and shall be signed by the informer, or, if he is una ble to write, by the Police officer by whom it is reduced to writing. Complaint. Amended by: VI.1871.34; III.1880.10; IX.1911.18.