All proceedings before magistrates in criminal cases shall be commenced on information under oath, plainly and substantially setting forth the offense charged, upon which, and only which, shall a warrant of arrest issue.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 43-111; 1952 Code Section 43-111; 1942 Code Section 930; 1932 Code Section 930; Cr. P. '22 Section 26; Cr. C. '12 Section 28; Cr. C. '02 Section 20; G. S. 830; R. S. 19; 1870 (14) 403.