State v. Freeman

MEYER, Justice.

State’s Appeal

The State contends that the Court of Appeals erred in holding that the State failed to comply with the Speedy Trial Act. G.S. § 15A-701(al)(3) provides in pertinent part:(al) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) the trial of a defendant charged with a criminal offense who is ar rested, served with criminal process, waives an indictment or is indicted, on or after October 1, 1978, and before October 1, 1983, shall begin within the time limits specified below:(3) When a charge is dismissed, other than under G.S. 15A-703 or a finding of no probable cause…