2021 House Bill 5438

Revise criminal trial disposition deadlines

Introduced in the House

Oct. 20, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Greg VanWoerkom (R-91)

To revise and update certain definitions in the code of criminal procedure related to the time period required for the disposition of criminal charges. The bill would generally require a defendant to be tried and a final determination made within 18 months after arrest, with various types of delays excepted.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary