State v. Hackett

The State appeals from an order of dismissal for violation of the speedy trial rule. The issue presented is whether the speedy trial period is recommenced when defense counsel files and serves on the prosecutor a notice of appearance following a defendant's failure to appear for trial and his subsequent arrest on a bench warrant.

I

The facts are not disputed. The defendant was arraigned on a charge of attempting to elude a police vehicle on August 23, 1988. A criminal trial confirmation hearing was set for November 10, 1988, pursuant to former Snohomish County Local Criminal Rule 3.3(f)…