Does Making a Motion for Speedy Trial Mean I No Longer Need 14 Days Notice of Trial
My question involves traffic court in the State of: Washington (Small town in Eastern WA)
My prehearing conference (for a speeding violation, 73mph in a 60) was set for March 17th, which was well past the allotted time frame per IRLJ 2.5 (i). I sent in a motion for a speedy trial. I was just wondering if I'm still covered by the 14 day notice of trial date protection, or if asking for the quicker proceedings nullifies that requirement.
Basically, the court clerk informed me earlier that court in the town is held once a month, generally on the second or third Tuesday, (that would be today or the 17th.) Can I still be scheduled for the 17th? If the court date for February was today, meaning they cannot accommodate my request, how do I proceed?
Re: Does Making a Motion for Speedy Trial Mean I No Longer Need 14 Days Notice of Tri
You mean, might it be scheduled within 14 days of the time the court sent the original notice of hearing? That requirement is not changed.
If the court cannot schedule a timely hearing, despite your having moved for a speedy trial pursuant to IRLJ 2.6(d), then you can consider moving for dismissal under subrule (f).
Re: Does Making a Motion for Speedy Trial Mean I No Longer Need 14 Days Notice of Tri
Would I move to dismiss through writing? Or would I make the motion verbally at the pre-hearing conference?