Commonwealth v. Baird

OPINION

Justice SAYLOR.

We allowed appeal to consider whether, for the purpose of assessing the government’s compliance with the prompt-trial requirement of Rule of Criminal Procedure 600, notice to an attorney of a judicial proceeding serves as sufficient notice to the defendant-client.

In February 2003, Appellant Scott D. Baird was arrested and charged by written complaint with burglary, robbery, and resisting arrest. He was released that same day after posting-bond, and he executed documents reflecting his agreement to be present for all legal proceedings. Two weeks later, Appellant’s counsel…