State v. Kitchen

Allen Kitchen appeals his conviction for public indecency, arguing that his speedy trial rights were violated by a 2-year delay between the filing of the charges against him and his arraignment. Kitchen did not appear at the original arraignment. We reverse and remand for a finding as to whether Kitchen actually received notice of the original arraignment.

Facts

In June 1989 the State charged Kitchen with public indecency by filing a copy of the citation with Aukeen District Court. The citation listed Kitchen’s correct address and phone number.

The court set an arraignment date and mailed a…