§22-812.1. Right to speedy trial – Time limits.
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A. If any person charged with a crime and held in jail solely by reason thereof is not brought to trial within nine
(9)months after the initial appearance by the person on the charge, the court shall set the case for immediate review as provided in Section 812.2 of this title, to determine if the right of the accused to a speedy trial, as provided in this section and in Section 812.2 of this title, is being protected.
B. If any person charged with a felony crime who is held to answer on an appearance bond is not brought to trial within eighteen
(18)months after the initial appearance, the court shall set the case for immediate review as provided in Section 812.2 of this title to determine if the right of the accused to a speedy trial is being protected.
C. In the event a mistrial is declared or a conviction is reversed on appeal, the time limitations provided for in this section shall commence to run from the date the mistrial is declared or the date of the mandate of the Court of Criminal Appeals. Added by Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 6, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1999. Amended by Laws 2024, c. 336, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2024.