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right to speedy trial  

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  • The Sixth Amendment states, “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial.” The Constitution, however, sets no definite time limits. The Supreme Court has used an ad hoc, balancing approach to evaluate pretrial delays resulting from government actions. [Source: The Supreme Court A to Z; Speedy Trial, Right to]

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