State v. Holley

This case involves an appeal by the State from an order dismissing an indictment against Parren Augustus Holley on the ground that his trial was not commenced within 180 days after Holley filed a request for disposition of the charges pursuant to the Interstate Agreement on Detainers.1 The question presented is whether the 180-day speedy trial provision of the Interstate Agreement on Detainers continues in effect after the defendant’s term of imprisonment in another state ends.

We have not had the occasion to address this particular issue under the Interstate Agreement on Detainers (I.A.D.).…