State v. Ransom

Ransom was set for trial May 3, 1982. The 180-day limitation imposed by K.S.A. 22-3402 had not expired. On April 30, 1982, prior to the trial date, the State requested a continuance because it was unable to contact a necessary witness. The trial court granted the State a continuance; later the judge notified the parties by letter he had rescheduled the trial for June 9, 1982. The State’s necessary witness, who had received his subpoena, appeared to testify May 3, 1982.

Court dockets and trial settings are controlled by the courts. The trial judge had the choice when to set the case for trial;…