State ex rel. Williams v. Court of Common Pleas

Even assuming, without deciding, that prohibition is a proper remedy in this case, appellant cannot prevail; this court agrees with the Court of Appeals that if a juvenile is accused of committing a felony, the 90-day period established by R. C. 2945.71 (C) (2) and (D) for commencing trial does not begin to run until the Juvenile Court relinquishes jurisdiction and transfers the accused to the “adult” court.

The time limits set forth in R. C. 2945.71 (C) apply only- to “[a] person against whom a charge of felony is pending * * *.” A juvenile who has lodged against him an affidavit alleging…