State v. Cummings

Edmond Cummings appeals his convictions of first-degree rape and second-degree robbery contending that he was not brought to trial within 90 days, as required by CrR 3.3.

Issue

Does the 90-day time limit of CrR 3.3 begin to run when a juvenile is arrested and held by juvenile authorities for charges under which he is later convicted in superior court after the juvenile court declines jurisdiction?

Facts

The facts and relevant dates pertinent to the issue presented by this appeal are as follows:

July 8, 1977: Cummings, a juvenile, is arrested for rape and robbery and placed in detention in the…