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Trial If the trial has not commenced, the prosecuting authority may amend the information, or add addi- tional counts, or file a substitute information. Upon motion of the defendant, the judicial authority, in its discretion, may strike the amendment or added counts or substitute information, if the trial or the cause would be unduly delayed or the substantive rights of the defendant would be prejudiced. (P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 623.)