Commonwealth v. Browne

OPINION OF THE COURT

PAPADAKOS, Justice.

This case involves the right to a prompt criminal trial under what is referred to as “Rule 1100,” Pa.Rule of Criminal Procedure 1100. Under the provisions of former Pa.R.Crim.P. 1100(a)(2), which was in effect until December 31, 1987, when amended by this Court, and in effect at all times relevant hereto:

Trial in a court case in which a written criminal complaint is filed against the defendant after June 30, 1974 shall commence no later than one hundred eighty (180) days from the date on which the complaint is filed. Subsection (c)(1) of Rule 1100…