What does a time out date mean in a criminal case?

When an accused has not waived his speedy trial right, the "time-out date" is the last date that he/she must be brought to trial. If he/she is not brought to trial on or before that date, the case must be dismissed. This does not always mean that the case is over, however, as the DA can re-file the charges in many instances and then the case begins anew.