State v. Gray

The State seeks review of an order discharging Gray from further prosecution based upon an alleged violation of the speedy trial rule, Fla.R.Crim.P. 3.191. We reverse.

Gray, a juvenile, was taken into custody on July 18, 1977. A petition alleging delinquency was subsequently filed. On September 13, 1977, Gray filed a written waiver of “his right to a speedy trial under Fla.R.Juv.P. 8.120, on and for all counts of the petition . . .” On October 27, 1977, the juvenile court certified Gray for trial as an adult. An information for the same offense was filed November 3, 1977. On February 23, 1978,…