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3 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 23 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side: they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Dickey v. Florida.

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1 Dickey v. Florida Anchor
scotus · 1970
green “although a great many accused persons seek to put off the confrontation as long as possible, the right to a prompt inquiry into criminal charges is fundamental and the duty of the charging authority is to provide a prompt trial.” 11
2 Dickey v. Florida
scotus · 1970
green “the right to a prompt inquiry into criminal charges is fundamental and the duty of the charging authority is to provide a prompt trial.” 9
3 United States v. Brian Brown
ca6 · 1999
green “the absence of any reason for the delay should weigh against the state” 3

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