(1) In all criminal prosecutions the state and the defendant shall each have the right to a speedy trial.
(2) The Supreme Court shall, by rule of said court, provide procedures through which the right to a speedy trial as guaranteed by subsection (1) and by s. 16, Art. I of the State Constitution, shall be realized.
History.—s. 195, ch. 19554, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 8663(202); s. 6, ch. 71-1(B).
Note.—Former s. 916.01.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XLVII - Criminal Procedure and Corrections
Chapter 918 - Conduct of Trial
918.015 - Right to Speedy Trial.
918.0155 - Expeditious Disposition of Particular Criminal Cases Involving a Child Under Age 16.
918.0157 - Right to Trial by Jury.
918.016 - Trial of Remaining Defendants After Grant of Continuance to Others.
918.03 - Procedure When Offense Committed Outside State.
918.04 - Procedure When Offense Committed in Another County.
918.06 - Separation and Detention of Jurors; Admonition by Court.
918.07 - Admonition to Officer in Charge of Jurors.
918.10 - Charge to Jury; Request for Instructions.
918.12 - Tampering With Jurors.