What is the speedy trial right in California for a felony?

Answer 1

I'll correct this answer because I have the legal knowledge. Traffic violations in California are infractions and ARE bound by "Speedy Trial" requirements. (See Penal Code, Section 1382(a)(3).) For traffic violations, you have 45 days from the day of arraignment or entering the plea, which ever is later (usually both happen on the same day, but while we're talking about the law, in theory, they can occur on separate days).

NOTE: However, if you mail in a plea, you waive your right to a speedy trial, as explained in Vehicle Code, Section 40519 (b).

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When an officer writes you a citation (Notice to Appear) - the citation goes to a filing officer who takes all the traffic violations to the city attorney for filing. Many times the ticket will be lost, misplaced or entered wrongly into the computer. If you go to court and your name isn't on the list, be sure to have the clerk stamp your ticket that you appeared.

Answer 2

To my knowledge there is not one. Very few states have speedy trial rights for a speeding ticket. CA and NY have speedy trial laws that apply to speeding tickets but those are the only two I know of.

Answer 3

Under the 6th Amendment to the U.S Constitution, the specified amount of time for a "Speedy Trial" isn't universal. The length of the trial or investigation must only be "reasonable".

Generally, the court will refer to the statute of limitations for such decisions. Felony trials can easily last 2-3 years without raising concerns; however most are settled within a few months.

Answer 4

California is part of the United States and under the constitution so a speedy trial is required.