People v. Arledge

We granted certiorari 1 to review the judgment of the court of appeals which affirmed the district court’s dismissal of the charge against the defendant David Arledge (Ar- ledge) pursuant to the speedy trial provisions of section 18-1-405, 8B C.R.S. (1986 & 1996 Supp.). 2 Five weeks prior to trial, the court denied Arledge’s recusal motion. Then, one business day before trial, the court granted the recusal motion and requested and obtained from Arledge a speedy trial waiver. Thirty-three days still remained in the speedy trial period, and Arledge was not brought to trial within that time.

After…