What is the speedy trial time after indictment for a third degree felony?
Posted By
ZachMayo on Jan 17, 2012 2:28pm PST
What is time frame for trial after an indictment if already arrested and out on bail on felony 3 in Ohio? Arrested on April 13th and released on bond on April 15th from municipal court. Transferred to common pleas court and indicted on Oct 24th.
You will want to refer to Ohio Revised Code section 2945.71(C)(2). Generally, a person with a pending felony must be brought to trial within 275 days of their arrest. However, this time is tolled (doesn't count for speedy trial purposes) when the case is pending. The case was pending until the preliminary hearing was held or the case was dismissed for future indictment. The speedy trial calculation will also depend on any days you were held in jail because each day would then count as 3 days.
You should contact a criminal defense attorney that practices regularly in your area. That person will be in a better position to properly determine any speedy trial issue, the calculation of days, and how to handle your case from that point forward.