Rule 11-414. Amendments

(a) Delinquency Petitions and Citations. With leave of court, a delinquency petition or citation may be amended at any time before the conclusion of the adjudicatory hearing, except that, if the amendment changes the character of the offense charged, the consent of the respondent is required. (b) Other Pleadings and Motions. With leave of court, any other pleading or motion may be amended at any time before final disposition of the pleading or motion. (c) Continuance or Postponement. If an amendment is made, the court shall grant the parties a continuance or postponement as justice may require in light of the amendment.