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N.J. Ct. R. 7:14-2
Amendment of Process or Pleading
The court may amend any process or pleading for any omission or defect therein or for any variance between the complaint and the evidence adduced at the trial, but no such amendment shall be permitted which charges a different substantive offense, other than a lesser included offense. If the defendant is surprised as a result of such amendment, the court shall adjourn the hearing to a future date, upon such terms as the court deems appropriate.
History
Note: Source-R.R. (1969) 7:10-2. Adopted October 6, 1997 to be effective February 1, 1998.
Provenance
- Source
- njcourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-15
- Edition
- 2026-09-14
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