Section 701 - Criminal prosecutions by indictment; excepted casesNo person shall be held to answer in any court for an alleged offense, unless on an indictment found by a grand jury, except for contempt of court and in the following cases:
1.Use of charging instrument other than an indictment. When a prosecution utilizing a charging instrument other than an indictment is expressly authorized by rule of court; or [1997, c. 4, §1(RPR).]
2.District Courts and courts martial. In proceedings before the District Court, the District Court acting as a juvenile court and courts martial.1971, c. 544, § 49 (AMD) . 1979, c. 663, § 94 (AMD) . 1997, c. 4, § 1 (AMD) .