This bill addresses the right to a speedy trial in a criminal case.
This bill:
- defines terms;
- grants a criminal defendant a right to be brought to trial within a certain time period;
- authorizes a court to extend a time period under certain circumstances;
- provides that certain time periods are excluded in calculating the time period by which a defendant has a right to be brought to trial;
- requires a court to take certain actions if a time period expires; and
- makes technical and conforming changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 77-1-6