District of Columbia Speedy Trial Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] District of Columbia Speedy Trial Act - Amends the District of Columbia Code to create a new chapter relating to speedy trials. Establishes time limits for: (1) setting or listing criminal cases for trial; (2) filing informations or indictments; (3) arraigning defendants; (4) refiling of complaints, informations, or indictments; and (5) subject to a specified extension, retrials. Makes transition rules regarding such time limits as they apply to the period between arrest and indictment. Excludes specified types of delays from the computation of such time limits. Specifies factors a judge must consider when determining whether to grant a continuance. States factors which may not serve as reasons for granting a continuance. Establishes rules regarding the: (1) calculation of time limits when a plea of guilty or nolo contendere is subsequently withdrawn; and (2) treatment of persons charged with an offense who are serving a term of imprisonment in any penal institution. Sets sanctions to be imposed for failure to meet such time limits (extended as provided by certain provisions of this Act), including dismissing the complaint, information, or indictment, with or without prejudice. Est…