QUESTION
Is there a time frame in which they must go to trial once a person is indicted?
Asked on Oct 05th, 2012 on Criminal Law - Alabama
6 ANSWERS
Leonard A. Kaanta
Yes there is, talk with your attorney.
Answered on Oct 08th, 2012 at 5:34 PM
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Normally Courts attempt to expedite matters in a quick and efficient manner but that depends on their calendar and how busy there are. But unless you make a request for a "speedy trial", which requires the Court to set a trail date within 90 days that such a request is made, you are dependent on the Court's calendar.
Answered on Oct 08th, 2012 at 5:34 PM
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In state ct, 6 months from entry of not guilty unless the defense asks for continuance.
Answered on Oct 08th, 2012 at 5:32 PM
Michael J. Breczinski
In the Federal System it is 180 days normally. That is usually true in many State Courts. In Michigan the defendant can ask for a Personal Recognizance Bond if he is in jail over 180 days. This is computed with taking out time for delays caused by the defense. ( IE testing for psychological problems that would impact the case.? Is the client able to stand trial at all?).
Answered on Oct 08th, 2012 at 5:32 PM
Gary Moore
In New Jersey there is no 90 day rule as in New York State. A speedy trial can be demanded which rises the issue of whether the State has denied a speedy trial.
Answered on Oct 08th, 2012 at 5:31 PM
There are many more factors to getting a trial date than just the arrest.
Answered on Oct 08th, 2012 at 5:30 PM