Mo. R. Crim. P. 23.08

As amended through November 19, 2024

Rule 23.08 - Misdemeanors or Felonies-Indictment or Information-Amendment or Substitution-Delay

Any information may be amended or an information may be substituted for an indictment at any time before verdict or finding if:

(a) No additional or different offense is charged, and

(b) A defendant's substantial rights are not thereby prejudiced.

No such amendment or substitution shall cause delay of a trial unless the court finds that a defendant needs further time to prepare a defense by reason of such amendment or substitution.

Mo. R. Crim. P. 23.08

Adopted June 13, 1979, eff. 1/1/1980. Amended Jan. 28, 2002, eff. 1/1/2003.

Committee Note - 1979

The first sentence is substantially the same as prior Rule 24.02.

The second sentence is substantially the same as prior Rule 24.15.

Compare: Fed. R. Crim. P. 7(e).