An Act Regarding Speedy Trials

This bill creates the Maine Speedy Trial Act, setting specific deadlines for criminal trials to begin after a defendant's arraignment. These deadlines vary based on the severity of the crime and the date the charges were filed, becoming shorter over time. The bill also outlines reasons for trial delays that do not count against these limits and allows courts to extend deadlines under certain conditions. If a trial does not start on time, a judge may dismiss the case, and victims of the crime have a right to be heard before a dismissal decision is made.

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