State v. Avriett

OPINION.

DONOFRIO, Judge.

The issue in this case involves the question whether the time limits of Rule 8, Rules of Criminal Procedure, 17 A.R.S., are meant to start anew upon the refiling by the county attorney of a previously dismissed criminal action when the prior dismissal was without prejudice. Appellant has raised no federal constitutional speedy trial issues in this appeal, therefore the result this Court reaches is based on our interpretation of the Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure. See State ex rel. Berger v. Superior Court, 111 Ariz. 335, 529 P.2d 686 (1974).

On December 23, 1973…