# Md. Rule 4-204: Rule 4-204. Charging Document—Amendment

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MD_T4_R4_204

## Section

- **Citation:** Md. Rule 4-204
- **Heading:** Rule 4-204. Charging Document—Amendment
- **Jurisdiction:** Maryland
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Maryland Rules / Title 4 Criminal Causes / Chapter 200 Pretrial Procedures / Md. Rule 4-204

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [Md. Rule 4-201 Rule 4-201. Charging Document—Use](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MD_T4_R4_201.md)
- [Md. Rule 4-202 Rule 4-202. Charging Document—Content](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MD_T4_R4_202.md)
- [Md. Rule 4-203 Rule 4-203. Charging Document—Joinder of Offenses and Defendants](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MD_T4_R4_203.md)
- [Md. Rule 4-204 Rule 4-204. Charging Document—Amendment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MD_T4_R4_204.md)
- [Md. Rule 4-211 Rule 4-211. Filing of Charging Document](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MD_T4_R4_211.md)
- [Md. Rule 4-212 Rule 4-212. Issuance, Service, and Execution of Summons or Warrant](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MD_T4_R4_212.md)
- [Md. Rule 4-213 Rule 4-213. Initial Appearance of Defendant](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MD_T4_R4_213.md)
- [Md. Rule 4-213.1 Rule 4-213.1. Appointment, Appearance, or Waiver of Attorney at Initial Appearance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MD_T4_R4_213_1.md)
- [Md. Rule 4-214 Rule 4-214. Defense Counsel](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MD_T4_R4_214.md)
- [Md. Rule 4-215 Rule 4-215. Waiver of Counsel](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MD_T4_R4_215.md)
- [Md. Rule 4-216 Rule 4-216. Pretrial Release—Authority of Judicial Officer; Procedure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MD_T4_R4_216.md)
- [Md. Rule 4-216.1 Rule 4-216.1. Pretrial Release—Standards Governing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MD_T4_R4_216_1.md)
- [Md. Rule 4-216.2 Rule 4-216.2. Review of Commissioner's Pretrial Release Order](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MD_T4_R4_216_2.md)
- [Md. Rule 4-216.3 Rule 4-216.3. Further Proceedings Regarding Pretrial Release](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MD_T4_R4_216_3.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MD_T4_R4_204. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.