In Re Peterson, 07-Ma-56 (4-5-2007)

OPINION AND JOURNAL ENTRY

{¶ 1} On March 9, 2007 Petitioner filed a handwritten petition in habeas corpus asserting a violation of his right to a speedy trial. The gravamen of his complaint is that the trial continuances in his case are not all attributable to him and that his incarceration of 490 days constitutes a violation of his statutory right to a speedy trial. On March 13, 2007, the Respondent filed a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim upon which relief could be granted. Respondent points out that on November 7, 2006 Petitioner filed a waiver of his right to a speedy trial.

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