Speedy Trial Act Amendments Act of 1979

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Speedy Trial Act Amendments of 1979 - Amends the Speedy Trial Act of 1974 (relating to Federal criminal procedure) to modify the current provisions (requiring (1) the arraignment of a defendant within ten days of the filing of the information or indictment, and (2) commencement of trial within 60 days of arraignment) to require commencement of trial within the later of these two dates: (1) 120 days from the filing date of the information or indictment; or (2) the date of the defendant's appearance before a judicial officer, but stipulates that such trial shall not commence less than 30 days from such date without the consent of the defendant. Allows the court to extend any time limit provided by this Act upon a statement in the record of reasons which are consistent with specified criteria, including: (1) examinations of defendants to determine mental competency, physical capacity, or eligibility for treatment under the Narcotic Addiction Rehabilitation Act; (2) pretrial proceedings of unusual complexity; (3) certain criminal procedures, including other trials, interlocutory appeals, joinder of codefendants, and plea bargaining; and (4) the court's finding that the ends of justice …