State v. Ladd

The only issue presented on appeal here is whether the defendant is entitled to a discharge-pursuant to R. C. 2945.71 through 2945.73, the Criminal Code’s speedy trial provisions. R. C. 2945.73 reads as follows :

“ (B) Upon motion made at or prior to the commencement of trial, a person charged with an offense shall be discharged if he is not brought to trial within the time required by sections 2945.71 and 2945.72 of the Revised Code.”

R. C. 2945.71 provides in relevant part:

- “ (C) A person against whom a charge of felony is pending:

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“(2) Shall be brought to trial within two hundred seventy…