The following excerpt is from United States v. Shellef, Docket No. 11-876-cr (2nd Cir. 2013):
18 U.S.C. 3161(e). The purpose of the Act is to both protect "the defendant from undue delay in his or her trial" and to "benefit society by ensuring a quick resolution of criminal trials." United States v. Kelly, 45 F.3d 45, 47 (2d Cir. 1995).
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