State v. O'NEIL

Bryan, A.C.J. *

The sole issue raised on this appeal is whether defendant was denied his constitutional right to a speedy trial because he was not brought to trial within 60 days from his preliminary appearance under CrR 3.3(c). 1 We hold that, under the circumstances of this case, the 90-day rule of CrR 3.3(b) applies and, therefore, his trial within 76 days of his preliminary appearance satisfied the requirements of that rule.

The pertinent dates and events are as follows:

January 4,1974 Defendant was arrested.

January 7,1974 January 8,1974 Information was filed charging defendant with…