PART 8PROCEEDINGS AT COURT-MARTIAL
Changes to the charge sheet after arraignment48
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 52I(13) of the Act.
3
Any direction referred to in paragraph (2) above shall be given in open court.