NCJ Number
2296
Date Published
1967
Length
56 pages
Annotation
FORMULATION OF MINIMUM STANDARDS ON SPEEDY TRIAL IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH AN OFFICIAL AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION POLICY.
Abstract
IMPROVING THE EFFICIENCY, EFFECTIVENESS, AND FAIRNESS OF THE CRIMINAL PROCESS IS NECESSARY FOR A SPEEDY TRIAL. AREAS COVERED INCLUDE THE TRIAL CALENDAR, DETERMINING WHAT IS A SPEEDY TRIAL, SPECIAL PROCEDURES FOR PERSONS SERVING PRISON TERMS, AND CONSEQUENCES OF DENIAL OF A SPEEDY TRIAL. APPENDICES INCLUDE SUGGESTED LEGISLATION ON DETAINERS.