Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, for the purpose of this chapter, prosecution for an offense is commenced when any of the following occurs:
- (a) An indictment or information is filed.
- (b) A complaint is filed charging a misdemeanor or infraction.
- (c) The defendant is arraigned on a complaint that charges the defendant with a felony.
- (d) An arrest warrant or bench warrant is issued, provided the warrant names or describes the defendant with the same degree of particularity required for an indictment, information, or complaint.