Speedy Trial Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Speedy Trial Act - Title I: Speedy Trials - Provides that when a defendant charged with an offense against the United States first appears before the court for the setting of release conditions, the judge shall, after consultation with the counsel for the defendant and the United States Attorney, set a day certain for the trial. Asserts that the trial of a defendant charged with an offense against the United States shall be commenced as follows: (1) within sixty days from the date the defendant is arrested or a summons is issued, except that if an information or indictment is filed, then within sixty days from the date of such filing; (2) if the indictment or information is dismissed upon motion of the defendant and thereafter the defendant is charged with the same crime or a crime based on the same conduct or arising from the same criminal episode, within sixty days from the date the defendant is so charged; or (3) if the defendant is to be tried again following a mistrial, an order for a new trial, or an appeal or collateral attack, within sixty days from the date of the mistrial, order granting a new trial, or remand. Provides that the following periods of delay shall be exclude…