Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania

Rule 600

Does Rule 600, which gives everyone the right to a speedy trial, apply to someone who has a detainer on them? My boyfriend has been locked up for 7 months (220 days more or less) without trial, doesn't that violate rule 600?


Asked on 7/14/09, 2:04 pm

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John Davidson Law Office of John A. Davidson

Re: Rule 600

If all of the delay was due to the DA then there should be a bail reduction hearing. If some of it is due to the defense seeking continuances then that amount of time doesn't count towards the 180 days.

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Answered on 7/14/09, 2:33 pm


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