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Arkansas justice says high court missed chance to fix speedy trial rules
Original: Arkansas Supreme Court justice says high court missed an opportunity to address speedy trial rules
An Arkansas Supreme Court justice says the state's highest court passed up an opportunity to reform its speedy trial rules. The criticism, reported by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, suggests the court declined to revisit procedural deadlines that govern how quickly criminal defendants must be brought to trial. The remarks highlight ongoing concern among judges and defense attorneys about trial delays in Arkansas courts.
Why now: A sitting state supreme court justice publicly criticized the court's refusal to address speedy trial rules, drawing attention to debate over criminal procedure reform.
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- Arkansas Supreme Court justice says high court missed an opportunity to address speedy trial rules · The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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