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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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