Rule RCr 6.16 – Amendment

May 13, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Kentucky

The coUrt may permit an indictment, information, complaint or citation to be amended any time before verdict or finding if no additional or different offense is charged and if substantial rights of the defendant are not prejudiced. If justice requires, however, the court shall grant the defendant a continuance when such an amendment is permitted.

Ky. R. Crim. P. RCr 6.16

Amended by Order 81-5, eff. 9-1-81; adopted eff. 1-1-63