Before arraignment, may the court grant a motion to amend to exclude a co-accused, and if so, what must be done?

• A. The court may grant without notice to the offended party and give no reasons.
• B. The court may grant with notice to the offended party and must state its reasons for granting.
• C. The court may grant only with the co-accused's consent.
• D. The court cannot grant such a motion.

Answer: (B)