Judicial Reform : The Speedy Trial Act of 1974 (Final Implementation)

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Reviews provisions of the Speedy Trial Act of 1974 which were designed to phase in limitations of time between complaint and trial over a five-year period. Also discusses the amendment to the Act a...

Reviews provisions of the Speedy Trial Act of 1974 which were designed to phase in limitations of time between complaint and trial over a five-year period. Also discusses the amendment to the Act adopted in the 96th Congress.

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