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Note this only applies to federal trials, not state trials (where the vast majority of crimes are prosecuted).
by joshuamorton 3y ago
Note this only applies to federal trials, not state trials (where the vast majority of crimes are prosecuted).
- ceejayoz 3y agoIt's often defined at the state level, too. Here in NY, prosecutors are required to be ready to go within six months (felony) or 90 days (misdemeanor): https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CPL/30.30 https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CPL/30.30 The right exists whether or not your state has legislation defining a timeframe, too.
- joshuamorton 3y agoYeah, absolutely the constitutional right exists, but it's often less well defined than the federal version, which is very clear and well followed.