What is a defendant's right to speedy trial triggered by arrest or the filing of an official accusation?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Diaz, B258629 (Cal. App. 2016):

A defendant's federal right to a speedy trial is triggered by arrest or the filing of an official accusation. (People v. Martinez (2000) 22 Cal.4th 750, 755.)

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