A. W. v. State

On an adjudication hearing the appellant juvenile was determined to be delinquent, based on a petition for delinquency, charging him with stealing a school bus.

Appealing therefrom he contends the court erred in denying his motion to dismiss the petition on the ground that he was not brought to trial or adjudication hearing within the time required by the applicable speedy trial rule. We find merit in that contention, and reverse.

The appellant, who for convenience will be referred to as the defendant, was taken into custody on April 29, 1977. A written report, required to be made to the intake…