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Rule 52. Harmless and Plain Error

United States Code Annotated

Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure for the United States District Courts (Refs & Annos)

Title IX. General Provisions

Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 52

Rule 52. Harmless and Plain Error

Currentness

(a) Harmless Error. Any error, defect, irregularity, or variance that does not affect substantial rights must be disregarded.

(b) Plain Error. A plain error that affects substantial rights may be considered even though it was not brought to the court's attention.

CREDIT(S)

(As amended Apr. 29, 2002, eff. Dec. 1, 2002.)

Fed. Rules Cr. Proc. Rule 52, 18 U.S.C.A., FRCRP Rule 52

Including Amendments Received Through 5-1-24

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