This is a multi-state form covering the subject matter of the title.
Speedy Trial Without Demand In Phoenix
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'Demand for Speedy Trial' Once filed, the defendant must be brought to trial within 50 days after the demand, although trial may commence in fewer than 50 days. A written Demand for Speedy Trial can drastically shorten the 90 and 175 day deadlines applicable in a conventional misdemeanor or felony case.
Here's a quick breakdown: If you're in custody (being held in jail), the State must bring you to trial within 150 days of your initial court appearance. If you're out of custody (released on bond or your own recognizance), the State has 180 days to bring you to trial.
Rule 7.2 - Right to Release (a)Before Conviction; Bailable Offenses. (1)Presumption of Innocence. A defendant charged with a crime but not yet convicted is presumed to be innocent. (2)Right to Release.
Arizona's Rule 11 of the Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure is in place for defendants with mental disabilities, handicaps, or other similar psychological or neurological conditions that prevent a standard court of law from having due process from being tried or punished.
Speedy Trial – Arizona's Rule 8 A court must try every defendant within the following times after their arraignment: 150 Days – For defendants in custody. 180 Days – For defendants out of custody (except in complex cases, below).
(a) Filing the Notice of Appeal. An appeal or cross-appeal permitted by law from a superior court to an appellate court shall be taken by filing a notice of appeal with the clerk of the superior court within the time allowed by Rule 9.
At its core, Rule 8 of the Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure is designed to protect your constitutional right to a speedy trial. This isn't just some technicality—it's your shield against being stuck in legal limbo while the State drags its feet.