State v. Ferguson

This is an appeal from the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas’ dismissal of appellee’s indictment for complicity to commit aggravated robbery because appellee’s right to a speedy trial was violated under Article III of the Interstate Agreement on Detainers (“IAD”), adopted under R.C. 2963.30.

Appellee, Joe Franklin Ferguson, was indicted by the Franklin County Grand Jury on April 5, 1983 for complicity to commit aggravated robbery. Appellant, the state of Ohio, claims that, because appellee was standing trial, serving as a witness, or incarcerated in many different jurisdictions, Ohio could…