Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Can a judge arbitrarily reset a trial date 6 months later even though both sides were ready for trial on original date ? Does it not violate...

Question

Can a judge arbitrarily reset a trial date 6 months later even though both sides were ready for trial on original date ? Does it not violate my right to a speedy trial?



Answer

The judge has the right to run his / her docket as they see fit - within reason. There can be multiple cases set on the same day; there can be no jurors available; there can be other problems of which you are not aware.

You must file a written demand (through your attorney) for a speedy trial for it to be violated.



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