WA People
BILL · 2001–02 SESSION

HB 2228: Right to a speedy trial

Setting speedy trial requirements for certain defendants.

Summary

  • Provides that a defendant charged with a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor in superior court or a court of limited jurisdiction who pleads not guilty and does not waive his or her right to a speedy trial and: (1) Who is not released from jail pending trial shall be brought to trial not later than sixty days after the date of arraignment; or (2) Who is released from jail whether or not subjected to conditions of…

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedApr 2, 2001
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Roger Bush (R-2)
Introduced
April 2, 2001 in the House
Last action
January 14, 2002

AN ACT Relating to the right to a speedy trial;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Roger Bush (R-2)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 2228 in other sessions

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