House Sponsors: DART-DURKIN. Short description: CRIM PRO-SPEEDY TRIAL Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 to provide that the period of time within which a person must be tried under the speedy trial provisions shall begin again if there is probable cause to believe that subsequent to the commencement of any period of time within which a person must be tried the person violated the laws of this or any other jurisdiction, other than by commission of a Class C misdemeanor, a business or petty offense, or violated any conditions of his or her bond. Provides that a person who has understandingly waived his or her right to a trial by jury shall thereafter be entitled to a trial by jury for any offense in which the person waived trial by jury only if it does not require the return of witnesses who appear on the scheduled date of trial or the defendant provides the prosecution with timely notice of his or her intent to withdraw his or her waiver of trial by jury or the defendant shows good cause why he or she should be entitled to withdraw his or her waiver of trial by jury. Provides that a demand for trial not reduced to writing shall be considered insufficient to invoke the speedy trial provisions. Permits trial within 21 days after the expiration of speedy trial deadline. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status