Md. Rule 4-204 (2026)

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.

Credits

[Adopted April 6, 1984, eff. July 1, 1984.]