# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 3. Other Crimes Against the Person

### Subtitle 3. Sexual Crimes

#### Section 3-317

(a) An indictment, information, or warrant for a crime under Sec. 3-303, Sec. 3-304, Sec.Sec. 3-307 through 3-310, or Sec. 3-314 of this subtitle is sufficient if it substantially states:

"(name of defendant) on (date) in (county) committed a rape or sexual offense on (name of victim) in violation of (section violated) against the peace, government, and dignity of the State.".

(b) In a case in which the general form of indictment, information, or warrant described in subsection (a) of this section is used, the defendant is entitled to a bill of particulars specifically setting forth the allegations against the defendant.

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Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)