Martin v. State

Petitioner seeks a writ of mandamus compelling the discharge of certain detain-ers filed against her, because more than 180 days elapsed from the date of filing her demand for speedy trial pursuant to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.191, as authorized by section 941.45(3)(a) Fla.Stat. We grant the writ.

In response to the order to show cause, the state acknowledged that petitioner would be entitled to discharge if her demand for speedy trial was valid. Because petitioner did not have counsel and had not demanded discovery, state contends that the demand was facially invalid and therefore…