US · rules
Fed. R. Crim. P. 48
Dismissal
(a) By the Government. The government may, with leave of
court, dismiss an indictment, information, or complaint. The government may not dismiss the prosecution during trial without the
defendant’s consent.
(b) By the Court. The court may dismiss an indictment, information, or complaint if unnecessary delay occurs in:
(1) presenting a charge to a grand jury;
(2) filing an information against a defendant; or
(3) bringing a defendant to trial.
(As amended Apr. 29, 2002, eff. Dec. 1, 2002.)
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- 2026-08-19
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- 2026-08-19
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