Florida Speedy Trial Rights
With COVID-19 halting jury trials across the country, it has sparked curiosity about Florida’s speedy trial rights. In Florida, as with every state, the government is bound by the Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution, which requires those accused of a criminal offense to be given a speedy trial. This right has been deemed a fundamental liberty and its intent is to ensure a fair trial, minimize the anguish of drawn out accusations, and prevent prolonged pretrial detentions.