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Rule 51 Changes to the charge sheet after arraignment

Original text. Later amendments are not shown.

(1)

If at any time after arraignment the prosecuting authority intends to—

(a)

amend, or substitute another charge or charges for, a charge;

(b)

discontinue proceedings on a charge;

(c)

prefer an additional charge;

he shall seek the leave of the judge advocate.

(2)

Where the judge advocate gives leave to discontinue proceedings on a charge, he shall consider whether to give the direction provided for in section 83B(14) of the Act.