Criminal Defendant's Rights: Speedy Trial Right

Question 1

Four-Factor Balancing Test

Answer 1

(1) LENGTH of delay;
(2) REASON for delay;
(3) D’S ASSERTION of a right to a speedy trial; and
(4) PREJUDICE to D

Question 2

Indiana Criminal Procedural Rule

Answer 2

Ds in Jail: Must be brought to trial within 6 MONTHS of the later of the date on which D ARRESTED for the crime or the date on which D CHARGED with the crime

Ds not in Jail: Must brought to trial within ONE YEAR