Part 200 · Pretrial Procedures

Rule 4-204. Charging Document—Amendment

Amended July 1, 1984 (current)

On motion of a party or on its own initiative, the court at any time before verdict may permit a charging document to be amended except that if the amendment changes the character of the offense charged, the consent of the parties is required. If amendment of a charging document reasonably so requires, the court shall grant the defendant an extension of time or continuance.

Committee Notes

Source: This Rule is derived from former Rule 713 a and c and M.D.R. 713 a and b.