State v. Perry

This case concerns speedy trial rule CrR 3.3.

Defendant Mark V. Larsen was arrested in July 1977 and released on personal recognizance. At that time, defense counsel was appointed and the prosecutor's office was so notified. Larsen was charged by information with second-degree burglary in March 1978, at which time a summons was mailed to the address he had given at the time of his arrest. After the summons was returned as undeliverable by the post office and Larsen failed to appear for arraignment, a bench warrant was issued for his arrest. Larsen's whereabouts became known to the prosecutor…