Section 3-317 - Rape and sexual offense - Charging document(a) An indictment, information, or warrant for a crime under § 3-303, § 3-304, §§ 3-307 through 3-310, or § 3-314 of this subtitle is sufficient if it substantially states: "(name of defendant) on (date) in (county) committed a rape or sexual offense on (name of victim) in violation of (section violated) against the peace, government, and dignity of the State.".
(b) In a case in which the general form of indictment, information, or warrant described in subsection (a) of this section is used, the defendant is entitled to a bill of particulars specifically setting forth the allegations against the defendant.Amended by 2017 Md. Laws, Ch. 162,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2017.Amended by 2017 Md. Laws, Ch. 161,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2017.