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RULE 4-204. CHARGING DOCUMENT--AMENDMENT

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West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Maryland Rules
Title 4. Criminal Causes
Chapter 200. Pretrial Procedures (Refs & Annos)
MD Rules, Rule 4-204
RULE 4-204. CHARGING DOCUMENT--AMENDMENT
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.
Source: This Rule is derived from former Rule 713 a and c and M.D.R. 713 a and b.

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[Adopted April 6, 1984, eff. July 1, 1984.]
MD Rules, Rule 4-204, MD R CR Rule 4-204
Current with amendments received through February 1, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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