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.