918.015 Right to speedy trial. - Florida Statutes

918.015 Right to speedy trial.

   (1) In all criminal prosecutions the state and the defendant shall each have the right to a speedy trial.

   (2) The Supreme Court shall, by rule of said court, provide procedures through which the right to a speedy trial as guaranteed by subsection (1) and by s. 16, Art. I of the State Constitution, shall be realized.

History. s. 195, ch. 19554, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 8663(202); s. 6, ch. 71-1(B).

Note. Former s. 916.01.