In Re Response to the Covid-19 Pandemic––return to Pre-Pandemic Standard for Finding of Good-Cause Delays Under Speedy-Trial Rule

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2023 Ark. 55

SUPREME COURT OF ARKANSAS IN RE RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 Opinion Delivered: March 30, 2023 PANDEMIC––RETURN TO PRE- PANDEMIC STANDARD FOR FINDING OF GOOD-CAUSE DELAYS UNDER SPEEDY-TRIAL RULE PER CURIAM Today, the court announces a return to the pre-COVID-19-pandemic standard for the finding of “good-cause” delays for speedy-trial purposes. Generally, when a defendant makes a prima facie showing of a speedy-trial violation, the burden shifts to the State to show that the delay was the result of the defendant’s conduct or was otherwise justified pursuant to one or more of the…