17When formal objections to be taken

#### 17 When formal objections to be taken 17 When formal objections to be taken > > (1) An objection to an indictment for a formal defect apparent on its face must be taken, by demurrer or motion to quash the indictment, before the jury is sworn. > > > (2) The court before which the objection is taken may cause the indictment to be amended and, in that case, the trial is to proceed as if there had been no defect. > > **ss 17–19 (previously ss 61–63):** Renumbered 2001 No 119, Sch 1 \[26\].