Speedy trial, when--what constitutes--failure to comply not groundsfor dismissal, exception.

545.780. 1. If defendant announces that he is ready fortrial and files a request for a speedy trial, then the courtshall set the case for trial as soon as reasonably possiblethereafter.

2. The provisions of this section shall be enforceable bymandamus. Neither the failure to comply with this section northe state's failure to prosecute shall be grounds for thedismissal of the indictment or information unless the court alsofinds that the defendant has been denied his constitutional rightto a speedy trial.

(RSMo 1939 § 4000, A.L. 1977 H.B. 241, A.L. 1984 S.B. 602, A.L. 1986 H.B. 1158)

Prior revisions: 1929 § 3611; 1919 § 3954; 1909 § 5161

CROSS REFERENCE:

Trial of convict in prison on request required, when, RSMo 217.460