Time limit?

[bjl1105]

What is the name of your state? PA. I posted this case scenario back in Nov and received some great feedback. Daughter received citation for underage consumption in 11/2004 at college party. Was scheduled for magistrate hearing in 01/2005. Officer withdrew charges 15 minutes before court time. Received notice that officer refiled charges and new hearing scheduled for 03/2005. Received notice that officer couldn't make 03/2005 date and now have a 05/2005 hearing date. Isn't there something about a "speedy trial"? Is there a time limit for completing a hearing on a citation? Thanks.

 

[bjl1105]

No answer to my time limit question?

... PA. Is there a time limit to hold a hearing for a citation?

 

[seniorjudge]

What is the name of your state? PA. I posted this case scenario back in Nov and received some great feedback. Daughter received citation for underage consumption in 11/2004 at college party. Was scheduled for magistrate hearing in 01/2005. Officer withdrew charges 15 minutes before court time. Received notice that officer refiled charges and new hearing scheduled for 03/2005. Received notice that officer couldn't make 03/2005 date and now have a 05/2005 hearing date. Isn't there something about a "speedy trial"? Is there a time limit for completing a hearing on a citation? Thanks.

Pa.R. Crim. P. 1100
http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:UT7EIWgc9r0J:www.eriecountygov.org/dept/da/pdf/Application%20for%20ARD.pdf+pennsylvania+speedy+trial&hl=en&lr=lang_en&client=firefox-a

Speedy trial is within 365 days of the filing of the complaint.