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time for trial rule in Washington

43 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1988–2026 8 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Washington courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (11)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Petersonred
wash · 1978 · cited in 3 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1988–2007
2 sentences

1988In its opinion the Pacheco court made no reference to its earlier decision in State v. Peterson, 90 Wn.2d 423 , 585 P.2d 66 (1978) (decided before the amended version of the rule) which declared that in the application of State v. Striker, 87 Wn.2d 870 , 557 P.2d 847 (1976) to the time for trial rule, there was no legal significance in the distinction between charges initiated by complaint in district court rather than by information.

1988In its opinion the Pacheco court made no reference to its earlier decision in State v. Peterson, 90 Wn.2d 423 , 585 P.2d 66 (1978) (decided before the amended version of the rule) which declared that in the application of State v. Striker, 87 Wn.2d 870 , 557 P.2d 847 (1976) to the time for trial rule, there was no legal significance in the distinction between charges initiated by complaint in district court rather than by information.

23
State v. Georgegreen
wash · 2007 · cited in 6 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2008–2024
2 sentences

2024“A defendant waives the right to assert a time-for-trial violation by failing 9 No. 38437-3-III State v. Howard to object within 10 days after receiving notice of a trial date.” State v. George, 160 Wn.2d 727, 733 , 158 P.3d 1169 (2007).

2012State v. George, 160 Wn.2d 727, 736-37 , 158 P.3d 1169 (2007) (quoting State v. Anderson, 121 Wn.2d 852, 864 , 855 P.2d 671 (1993)). ¶24 In 2002, the Supreme Court created the Time-for-Trial Task Force (Task Force) to clarify and simplify the time for trial rule.

16
State v. Konegreen
washctapp · 2011 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2023–2024
2 sentences

2023Our Supreme Court amended the time-for-trial rule in 2003 based on the recommendations of the Time-for-Trial Task Force.4 State v. Kone, 165 Wn.

2023“CrR 3.3(b),”10 we held, “provides the exclusive means to challenge a violation of the time-for-trial rule.” Kone, 165 Wn.

12
State v. Whitegreen
wash · 1980 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2021–2023
2 sentences

2023While founded on the constitutional right to a speedy trial, the time for trial rule set by CrR 3.3 “is not of constitutional magnitude.” State v. White, 94 Wn.2d 498, 501 , 617 P.2d 998 (1980), abrogated on other grounds by State v. Walker, 199 Wn.2d 796 , 9 Congestion or backlogs in the courts, prosecuting attorney’s office, or crime labs will justify a continuance over the defendant’s objection only in exceptional circumstances.

2023While founded on the constitutional right to a speedy trial, the time for trial rule set by CrR 3.3 “is not of constitutional magnitude.” State v. White, 94 Wn.2d 498, 501 , 617 P.2d 998 (1980), abrogated on other grounds by State v. Walker, 199 Wn.2d 796 , 9 Congestion or backlogs in the courts, prosecuting attorney’s office, or crime labs will justify a continuance over the defendant’s objection only in exceptional circumstances.

12
State v. Chavez-Romerogreen
washctapp · 2012 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013State v. Chavez-Romero, 170 Wn.

2013Chavez-Romero, 170 Wn.

12
City of Seattle v. Guaygreen
wash · 2003 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Presumably, the drafters of the time-for-trial rule determined that when an unrelated matter has been disposed of, and when the defendant is subject to the jurisdiction of a court within the charging county, there is no compelling justification to delay the trial in view of the policy interests underlying the time-for-trial rule. ¶ 35 Relying on Guay, 150 Wash.2d 288 , 76 P.3d 231 , the State also argues that the defendants here are not "amenable to transport" because there is no mechanism by which a court of limited jurisdiction may compel another court to release a defendant from custody. *2

2007Presumably, the drafters of the time-for-trial rule determined that when an unrelated matter has been disposed of, and when the defendant is subject to the jurisdiction of a court within the charging county, there is no compelling justification to delay the trial in view of the policy interests underlying the time-for-trial rule. ¶35 Relying on Guay, 150 Wn.2d 288 , the State also argues that the defendants here are not “amenable to transport” because there is no mechanism by which a court of limited jurisdiction may compel another court to release a defendant from custody. ¶36 As mentioned ea

12
State v. Malonegreen
washctapp · 1994 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
11
State v. Iniguezgreen
wash · 2009 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
11
State v. Iniguezgreen
wash · 2009 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
11
City of Seattle v. Guaygreen
wash · 2003 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
11
State v. Allengreen
washctapp · 1983 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Washington. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (48)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Kenyon green
wash · 2009
2 sentences

2021State v. Kenyon, 167 Wn.2d 130, 135 , 216 P.3d 1024 (2009).

2019State v. Kenyon, 167 Wn.2d 130, 135 , 216 P.3d 1024 (2009).

62016–2021
State v. Kenyon green
wash · 2009
2 sentences

2021State v. Kenyon, 167 Wn.2d 130, 135 , 216 P.3d 1024 (2009).

2019State v. Kenyon, 167 Wn.2d 130, 135 , 216 P.3d 1024 (2009).

52016–2021
State v. Greenwood green
wash · 1993
2 sentences

2007Id. ¶ 17 To determine whether application of CrRLJ 3.3(c)(2)(ii) requires a showing of due diligence by the State, it is helpful to trace the history of that standard as applied to the time-for-trial rule.

2007Id. ¶17 To determine whether application of CrRLJ 3.3(c)(2)(ii) requires a showing of due diligence by the State, it is helpful to trace the history of that standard as applied to the time-for-trial rule.

52003–2015
State v. George green
wash · 2007
2 sentences

2024“A defendant waives the right to assert a time-for-trial violation by failing 9 No. 38437-3-III State v. Howard to object within 10 days after receiving notice of a trial date.” State v. George, 160 Wn.2d 727, 733 , 158 P.3d 1169 (2007).

2012State v. George, 160 Wn.2d 727, 736-37 , 158 P.3d 1169 (2007) (quoting State v. Anderson, 121 Wn.2d 852, 864 , 855 P.2d 671 (1993)). ¶24 In 2002, the Supreme Court created the Time-for-Trial Task Force (Task Force) to clarify and simplify the time for trial rule.

42008–2024
State v. Striker green
wash · 1976
2 sentences

1988In its opinion the Pacheco court made no reference to its earlier decision in State v. Peterson, 90 Wn.2d 423 , 585 P.2d 66 (1978) (decided before the amended version of the rule) which declared that in the application of State v. Striker, 87 Wn.2d 870 , 557 P.2d 847 (1976) to the time for trial rule, there was no legal significance in the distinction between charges initiated by complaint in district court rather than by information.

1988In its opinion the Pacheco court made no reference to its earlier decision in State v. Peterson, 90 Wn.2d 423 , 585 P.2d 66 (1978) (decided before the amended version of the rule) which declared that in the application of State v. Striker, 87 Wn.2d 870 , 557 P.2d 847 (1976) to the time for trial rule, there was no legal significance in the distinction between charges initiated by complaint in district court rather than by information.

41988–2015
State v. Ollivier green
wash · 2013
2 sentences

2022Id. at 822–23. 11 No. 83438-0-I/12 The time-for-trial rule “is not a constitutional mandate.” State v. Terrovona, 105 Wn.2d 632, 651 , 716 P.2d 295 (1986).

2021State v. Ollivier, 178 Wn.2d 813, 823 , 312 P.3d 1 (2013).

32019–2022
City of Seattle v. Bonifacio green
wash · 1995
2 sentences

2015Id.

2015Id. ¶13 On appeal, the Supreme Court was persuaded by State v. Dolman, 22 Wn.

22015–2015
State v. Sutherby green
wash · 2009
2 sentences

2013App. 307 , 254 P.3d 883 (2011). 1 Ollivier was originally charged with additional counts, but the State agreed to dismissal of several counts in light of State v. Sutherby, 165 Wn.2d 870 , 204 P.3d 916 (2009). 4 No. 86633-3 ANALYSIS Right to a Speedy Trial Under CrR 3.3 Mr. Ollivier maintains that the time-for-trial rule in CrR 3.3 was violated when the trial court granted 22 continuances without, he asserts, making sufficient inquiry into the reasons for the delays.

2013App. 307 , 254 P.3d 883 (2011). 1 Ollivier was originally charged with additional counts, but the State agreed to dismissal of several counts in light of State v. Sutherby, 165 Wn.2d 870 , 204 P.3d 916 (2009). 4 No. 86633-3 ANALYSIS Right to a Speedy Trial Under CrR 3.3 Mr. Ollivier maintains that the time-for-trial rule in CrR 3.3 was violated when the trial court granted 22 continuances without, he asserts, making sufficient inquiry into the reasons for the delays.

22013–2013
State v. Ollivier neutral
washctapp · 2011
2 sentences

2013App. 307 , 254 P.3d 883 (2011). 1 Ollivier was originally charged with additional counts, but the State agreed to dismissal of several counts in light of State v. Sutherby, 165 Wn.2d 870 , 204 P.3d 916 (2009). 4 No. 86633-3 ANALYSIS Right to a Speedy Trial Under CrR 3.3 Mr. Ollivier maintains that the time-for-trial rule in CrR 3.3 was violated when the trial court granted 22 continuances without, he asserts, making sufficient inquiry into the reasons for the delays.

2013App. 307 , 254 P.3d 883 (2011). 1 Ollivier was originally charged with additional counts, but the State agreed to dismissal of several counts in light of State v. Sutherby, 165 Wn.2d 870 , 204 P.3d 916 (2009). 4 No. 86633-3 ANALYSIS Right to a Speedy Trial Under CrR 3.3 Mr. Ollivier maintains that the time-for-trial rule in CrR 3.3 was violated when the trial court granted 22 continuances without, he asserts, making sufficient inquiry into the reasons for the delays.

22013–2013
State v. Sutherby green
wash · 2009
2 sentences

2013App. 307 , 254 P.3d 883 (2011). 1 Ollivier was originally charged with additional counts, but the State agreed to dismissal of several counts in light of State v. Sutherby, 165 Wn.2d 870 , 204 P.3d 916 (2009). 4 No. 86633-3 ANALYSIS Right to a Speedy Trial Under CrR 3.3 Mr. Ollivier maintains that the time-for-trial rule in CrR 3.3 was violated when the trial court granted 22 continuances without, he asserts, making sufficient inquiry into the reasons for the delays.

2013App. 307 , 254 P.3d 883 (2011). 1 Ollivier was originally charged with additional counts, but the State agreed to dismissal of several counts in light of State v. Sutherby, 165 Wn.2d 870 , 204 P.3d 916 (2009). 4 No. 86633-3 ANALYSIS Right to a Speedy Trial Under CrR 3.3 Mr. Ollivier maintains that the time-for-trial rule in CrR 3.3 was violated when the trial court granted 22 continuances without, he asserts, making sufficient inquiry into the reasons for the delays.

22013–2013
State v. Nelson green
washctapp · 2006
2 sentences

2013State v. Kindsvogel, 149 Wn.2d 477, 480 , 69 P.3d 870 (2003); State v. Nelson, 131 Wn.

2013State v. 3 Kindsvogel, 149 Wn. d 477, 480, 69 P. d 870 ( 003); 2 3 2 State v. Nelson, 131 Wn.

22013–2013
State v. Fulps green
wash · 2000
2 sentences

2008Lau, J. ¶1 This case presents the sole question of whether the 2003 amendments to the time-for-trial rule supersede the decision in State v. Fulps, 141 Wn.2d 663 , 9 P.3d 832 (2000).

2008Id. at 670 . ¶10 In 2003, the Washington Supreme Court amended the time-for-trial rule and several related rules based on the recommendations of the Time-for-Trial Task Force.

22008–2008
State v. Chhom green
wash · 2007
2 sentences

2008Thomas cites State v. Chhom, 162 Wn.2d 451 , 173 P.3d 234 (2007), in support of his argument that we have authority to judicially interpret the new time-for-trial rule to allow dismissal for reasons that are beyond the express terms of the rule.

2008B. [6] Thomas cites State v. Chhom, 162 Wash.2d 451 , 173 P.3d 234 , review granted, 162 Wash.2d 451 , 173 P.3d 234 (2007), in support of his argument that we have authority to judicially interpret the new time-for-trial rule to allow dismissal for reasons that are beyond the express terms of the rule.

22008–2008
State v. Fulps neutral
wash · 2000
2 sentences

2008Lau, J. ¶1 This case presents the sole question of whether the 2003 amendments to the time-for-trial rule supersede the decision in State v. Fulps, 141 Wn.2d 663 , 9 P.3d 832 (2000).

2008LAU, J. ¶ 1 This case presents the sole question of whether the 2003 amendments to the time-for-trial rule supersede the decision in State v. Fulps, 141 Wash.2d 663 , 9 P.3d 832 (2000).

22008–2008
State v. Chhom green
wash · 2007
2 sentences

2008Thomas cites State v. Chhom, 162 Wn.2d 451 , 173 P.3d 234 (2007), in support of his argument that we have authority to judicially interpret the new time-for-trial rule to allow dismissal for reasons that are beyond the express terms of the rule.

2008B. [6] Thomas cites State v. Chhom, 162 Wash.2d 451 , 173 P.3d 234 , review granted, 162 Wash.2d 451 , 173 P.3d 234 (2007), in support of his argument that we have authority to judicially interpret the new time-for-trial rule to allow dismissal for reasons that are beyond the express terms of the rule.

22008–2008
State v. Williams green
wash · 1976
2 sentences

2007State v. Williams, 87 Wn.2d 916, 920 , 557 P.2d 1311 (1976) (noting that the time-for-trial rule was patterned after the ABA Standards Relating to Speedy Trial).

2007State v. Williams, 87 Wn.2d 916, 920 , 557 P.2d 1311 (1976) (noting that the time-for-trial rule was patterned after the ABA Standards Relating to Speedy Trial).

22007–2007
State v. Stewart green
wash · 1996
2 sentences

2007State v. Stewart, 130 Wash.2d 351, 361 , 922 P.2d 1356 (1996). ¶ 19 For purposes of the time-for-trial rule for courts of limited jurisdiction, a different county is treated as a foreign jurisdiction akin to a different state.

2007State v. Stewart, 130 Wn.2d 351, 361 , 922 P.2d 1356 (1996). ¶19 For purposes of the time-for-trial rule for courts of limited jurisdiction, a different county is treated as a foreign jurisdiction akin to a different state.

22007–2007
State v. Edwards green
wash · 1980
2 sentences

2007We have no indication, as the State seems to suggest, that a court that has already convicted and sentenced a defendant would attempt to interfere with another court’s prosecution of an unrelated charge. ¶42 In accord with our conclusion that the exclusion of time under former CrRLJ 3.3(g)(5) is limited to time during which a defendant is detained by another county or one of its subdivisions (or in prison outside the county, in a federal jail or prison, or subjected to conditions of release not imposed by a court of the state of Washington), we hold that the rule does not apply when a defendan

2007We have no indication, as the State seems to suggest, that a court that has already convicted and sentenced a defendant would attempt to interfere with another court’s prosecution of an unrelated charge. ¶42 In accord with our conclusion that the exclusion of time under former CrRLJ 3.3(g)(5) is limited to time during which a defendant is detained by another county or one of its subdivisions (or in prison outside the county, in a federal jail or prison, or subjected to conditions of release not imposed by a court of the state of Washington), we hold that the rule does not apply when a defendan

22007–2007
State v. Stewart green
wash · 1996
2 sentences

2007State v. Stewart, 130 Wash.2d 351, 361 , 922 P.2d 1356 (1996). ¶ 19 For purposes of the time-for-trial rule for courts of limited jurisdiction, a different county is treated as a foreign jurisdiction akin to a different state.

2007State v. Stewart, 130 Wn.2d 351, 361 , 922 P.2d 1356 (1996). ¶19 For purposes of the time-for-trial rule for courts of limited jurisdiction, a different county is treated as a foreign jurisdiction akin to a different state.

22007–2007
State v. Fussell neutral
wash · 2004
2 sentences

2005State v. Flinn, 152 Wn.2d 1013 , 101 P.3d 108 (2004).

2005State v. Flinn, 152 Wash.2d 1013 , 101 P.3d 108 (2004).

22005–2005
Cowiche Canyon Conservancy v. Bosley green
wash · 1992
2 sentences

2026PRP at 7*; RAP 10.3(a)(6); Cowiche Canyon Conservancy v. Bosley, 118 Wn.2d 801, 809 , 828 P.2d 549 (1992) (courts will not consider claims raised in passing or without argument). *We note that the PRP does not contain page numbers.

2026PRP at 7*; RAP 10.3(a)(6); Cowiche Canyon Conservancy v. Bosley, 118 Wn.2d 801, 809 , 828 P.2d 549 (1992) (courts will not consider claims raised in passing or without argument). *We note that the PRP does not contain page numbers.

12026–2026
State v. Swenson green
wash · 2003
1 sentence

2025Determining whether a time for trial violation has occurred 4 No. 39830-7-III State v. Lumpkin “requires an application of court rules to particular facts.” State v. Swenson, 150 Wn.2d 181, 186 , 75 P.3d 513 (2003).

12025–2025
State v. Swenson green
wash · 2003
1 sentence

2025Determining whether a time for trial violation has occurred 4 No. 39830-7-III State v. Lumpkin “requires an application of court rules to particular facts.” State v. Swenson, 150 Wn.2d 181, 186 , 75 P.3d 513 (2003).

12025–2025
State v. Shemesh green
washctapp · 2015
1 sentence

2024App. 136, 144 , 347 P.3d 1096 (2015). 9 7 Our Supreme Court amended the time-for-trial rule in 2003 based on the recommendations of the Time-for-Trial Task Force.

12024–2024
State v. Michielli green
wash · 1997
12023–2023
State v. Thomas green
washctapp · 2008
12023–2023
State v. Terrovona green
wash · 1986
12022–2022
State v. Austin green
washctapp · 1990
12021–2021
State v. Wilks neutral
washctapp · 1997
12021–2021
State v. Lohr green
washctapp · 2011
12020–2020
State v. Vicuna green
washctapp · 2003
12019–2019
State v. Thomas green
washctapp · 1999
12019–2019
State v. Vicuna green
washctapp · 2003
12019–2019
State v. Smith green
washctapp · 1992
12017–2017
State v. Tolles green
washctapp · 2013
12017–2017
State v. Dolman neutral
washctapp · 1979
12015–2015
State v. Lackey neutral
washctapp · 2009
12015–2015
State v. Bourgeois green
wash · 1997
12014–2014
State v. Wilson green
washctapp · 2002
12014–2014
State v. Harris green
wash · 1996
12013–2013

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.06.040 (15) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 10.01.160 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 43.43.7541 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 7.68.035 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.030 (3)

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