Motions Which Must be Made Prior to Trial

Any defense, objection or request which is capable of determination without the trial of the general issue may be raised before trial by motion. Motions may be written or oral at the discretion of the judge. The following shall be raised prior to trial:

(a)Defenses and objections based on defects in the institution of the prosecution;

(b)Defenses and objections based on defects in the indictment, information or complaint (other than that it fails to show jurisdiction in the court or to charge an offense which objections shall be noticed by the court at any time during the pendency of the proceedings); COL120106 CH. 65 PLEADINGS AND MOTIONS

(c)Motions to suppress evidence;

(d)Requests for discovery pursuant to Chapter 70 (commencing with § 70.10); or

(e)Requests for a severance of charges or defendants pursuant to