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Speedy Trial Act (1974)

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-004632

A federal statute in the United States that establishes specific time limits within which a criminal defendant must be brought to trial after arrest or indictment. It mandates that an indictment must be filed within 30 days of arrest and trial must commence within 70 days of indictment or initial appearance, whichever is later. The Act includes provisions for excludable delays, such as those for competency evaluations or plea negotiations.

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IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-004632
FieldLaw
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  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/speedy-trial-act-1974/"
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