There are foms to waive speedy trial, but there are no forms necessary to request it. Speedy trial is understood to always exist because it is guaranteed in the Constitution.
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"Speedy" trial does not apply to the sentencing portion of the trial.
I've never heard of anybody in their right mind and with a halfway competant set of facts want a fast trial; on the other hand, a speedy trial is a totally diffierent matter. The amount of time? I just cant see that as a relevent question. (Criminal of course, civil is another matter.)
The sixth amendment gives us the right to a speedy trial
"Speedy Trial" is a law enforcement/court slang phrase referring to the constitutional guarantee right of a speedy trial and refers to the 90 day period from indictment or charge to the start of the actual trial. The right to a "speedy" trial may be waived by defense counsel (usually requested in order to prepare for the trial presentation).
Chances are your attorney knows better than you, and your speedy trial time hasn't accumlated yet. Speedy Trial does not mean what you think it means, most likely.
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The Speedy Trial Clause is a clause of of the 6th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
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In Alabama, your speedy trial right is triggered by the issuance of a warrant for your arrest. If you claim that you where denied your right to a speedy trial, the court will use a balancing test to evaluate your claim. The court will weigh your conduct as well as the prosecution's conduct. Four factors are considered in determining whether there has been a denial of a speedy trial in Alabama: Length of the delay - Reason for the delay - Your assertion of the right - Prejudice to you (NOTE: there is no fixed length of time that is considered unreasonable) See link below.