12-4501.   Plea of not guilty; trial; time; continuance.An accused person entering a plea of not guilty, or for whom the courtentered a plea of not guilty, shall be tried on the earliest practical dayset by the court, unless trial is continued for good cause: Provided,That an accused person in custody shall be tried on the earliest day thatthe municipal court convenes, unless trial is continued upon motion of theaccused person and for good cause.

      History:   L. 1973, ch. 61, § 12-4501; April 1, 1974.