UT HB0213

Defendants in pretrial detention who file a written speedy trial request must have their case set for trial within 90 days; defendants not in pretrial detention or victims who request a speedy trial must have the case set within 180 days

Courts may extend these time periods for case complexity, court scheduling constraints, prosecutor caseload volume, defendant's failure to appear, continuance requests by the defendant, or to accommodate codefendants and interlocutory appeals

Victims may request a speedy trial, but defendants can object for good cause, and the court may deny the victim's request if good cause is found

Amends Utah Code Section 77-1-6 (Rights of defendant) and enacts new Section 77-17-14 establishing specific speedy trial time periods

Effective date: May 6, 2026