Practice question
The prosecution seeks an ends-of-justice continuance exclusion but the order contains no findings balancing the ends served against public and accused speedy-trial interests. Which requirement is missing?
- The accused’s agreement to permanent conviction.
- A property-bond annotation unrelated to trial.
- The complainant’s preferred prison sentence.
- The findings set forth in the order required by Section 3(f).
- A new civil complaint by the trial judge.
Legal references
- Rules of Court, Rules 115-116 and 118-119, specifically the provisions discussed: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html
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