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In these cases, the public defender waives the right to a speedy trial. It's how defendants are allowed to be held without trial for an excessive amount of time
by djoldman 6y ago
In these cases, the public defender waives the right to a speedy trial. It's how defendants are allowed to be held without trial for an excessive amount of time.
They just have to not waive that right and the trial must proceed within 70 days or so.
- giantg2 6y agoI think that depends on the state and details. If you're not in custody, the limit is generally measured in years. If public defenders are waiving that right without informed consent, then people need to file complaints with the bar