CS/HB 1517 - Raymond L. Marky Speedy Trial Reform Act

• Establishes statutory speedy trial time periods for criminal defendants: 90 days for misdemeanors, 180 days for first/second/third degree felonies, 275 days for first degree felonies, and 365 days for capital felonies, applicable unless defendant requests expedited speedy trial periods.

• Allows defendants to request expedited speedy trial hearings with shorter timeframes (60 days for misdemeanors, 120 days for most felonies, 180 days for capital felonies) if they file a motion and demonstrate readiness; court may deny based on lack of formal charges, defendant unpreparedness, or case complexity.

• Provides grounds for dismissal of charges without prejudice if defendant not brought to trial within prescribed timeframes; dismissal with prejudice available only when defendant requested expedited speedy trial and demonstrates material prejudice from delay or constitutional violation.

• Restricts refiling of charges after dismissal or nolle prosequi by prohibiting new charges or higher degree charges than originally filed; requires refiled charges be tried within 60-120 days depending on offense level.

• Applies similar speedy trial provisions to juvenile delinquency proceedings with 90-day adjudicatory hearing requirement and allows court discretion to dismiss petitions with or without prejudice based on length of delay and prejudice to juvenile.