State v. Mardock

CONNOR, Justice.

This case concerns the constitutional right to speedy trial, as expounded in the opinions in Glasgow v. State, 469 P.2d 682 (Alaska 1970), and Rutherford v. State, 486 P.2d 946 (Alaska 1971).

The superior court dismissed the indictment because a delay of about IS months had occurred between the time of the indictment and the date set for trial. The state has petitioned for review of the order of dismissal. We granted review because the order affects a substantial right of the petitioner and presents a question of sufficient importance to merit review under our discretionary…