Commonwealth v. Brock

OPINION

Justice TODD.

In this appeal by the Commonwealth, we accepted review to consider whether Ap-*1016pellee John Brock waived his speedy trial claim under Pa.R.Crim.P. 600, either by failing to file a written motion to dismiss, or by failing to appear for a trial listing. We hold that Rule 600 requires a defendant to file a written motion to dismiss, and that, by failing to appear in court on the day his or her case is listed for trial, a defendant waives his or her Rule 600 claim. Accordingly, we reverse.

On June 3, 2003, the Commonwealth filed a criminal complaint against Brock, charging him…