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Rule 52.
Harmless and Plain Error
(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.
(As amended Apr. 29, 2002, eff. Dec. 1, 2002.)