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Practice question: Remedy When Accused is Not Brought to Trial Within the Time Limit

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Practice question

Explain the remedy, burdens and timing requirement under Rule 119, Section 9 when trial does not begin within the applicable time limit.

Legal references

  • Rules of Court, Rule 119, Sections 3–4 and 9–10.
  • Reviewed primary authority, Rule 119, Sections 3–4 and 9–10; no obsolete transitional numeric periods asserted: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html

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