People v. Ralston

The State appeals from the dismissal of a three-count forgery indictment against the defendant for failure of the complaining witness to appear on the date set for trial.

On February 21, 1983, defendant was arrested and bond was set at $30,000. On May 9, 1983, defendant asked for a dismissal after the State had made a motion for continuance. The court stated that the cause would be continued until 9 a.m. the next day. It appears that the parties and the court had an in-chambers discussion prior to going on the record in open court. On May 9, 1983, the court entered the following written order:

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