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What I believe you are looking for is the speedy trial act of 1974. See the link for details.
States have additional requirements, for example Pennsylvania has rule 1100.
Basically this states that in a criminal case, you can be jailed for 6 months before having a hearing, or if not in jail, 1 year before the charges must be dropped. However there are many times when time doesn't count, like when waiting on a judge to make a decision on a motion, or if they schedule a hearing and you don't show up.
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What has the author Jagmohan Singh written?
Jagmohan. Singh has written: 'Right to speedy justice for undertrial prisoners' -- subject(s): Civil rights, Speedy trial
Which amendment in The Bill of Rights give Americans rights to a speedy trial?
The 6th amendment
Is there a speedy trial time frame for the US Supreme Court?
No. The right to a 'speedy trial' only exists for your initial trial. There are no such 'rights' attached to subsequent appeals and judicial porcesses.
What to do when judge denies your right to speedy trial?
He can’t. It is part of the Bill of Rights.
Is the right to a speedy and public trial meant to protect the rights of witnesses?
the accused
List the provisions of the 6th amendment concerning the rights of the accused?
Trial by impartial jury, speedy public trial, right to a lawyer, and right meet the lawyer against him/her.
Does speedy trial apply to civil cases?
No, the term "speedy trial" refers to the right of a criminal accused to have his/her case heard without undue delay. In the VI Amendment it is stated this way: "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial. . ."
How do i write for A speedy trial?
Create a pleading with the caption of the case and case number, (as in most legal pleadings) and title it, "Defendant's Request for a Speedy Trial." Cite the statute number or constitutional authority, etc. that guarantees your rights to a speedy trial. Be sure to sign it, file it with the court, and send a copy to the prosecutor.
What are four rights protected by the sixth amendment?
It holds the rights to the accused of a speedy trial, an impartial jury, to be told of charges, and a lawyer.
Can you match the Amendments from the Bill of Rights with a key phrase from that Amendment?
Freedom of SpeechRight to bear armsQuartering ActUnreasonable searches and seizureRight to Remain SilentRight to a speedy, public, and fair trialRight to a trial by Jury
Rights to a 60day speedy trial in ca after withdrawal of time waiver?
If you, or your attorney, have voluntarily waived "speedy trial" it can be postponed again by mutual agreement between the prosecutor and defense up to several times thereafter.
How long does a judge have to sentence someone in a speedy trial?
"Speedy" trial does not apply to the sentencing portion of the trial.
