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Speedy trial; in general

ยง 30.20 Speedy trial; in general.

1. After a criminal action is commenced, the defendant is entitled to
a speedy trial.

2. Insofar as is practicable, the trial of a criminal action must be
given preference over civil cases; and the trial of a criminal action
where the defendant has been committed to the custody of the sheriff
during the pendency of the criminal action must be given preference over
other criminal actions.

CPL 30.20 2014-09-22

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