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jan 1, 1974 - Speedy Trial Act

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Congress enacted the Speedy Trial Act. The Speedy Trial Act was set in place to ensure that there were time limits for completing the stages of federal criminal prosecution. The goal was to reduce crime by persons released to the community pending trial and to reduce unnecessary pretrial detention.

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jan 1, 1974
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~ 51 years ago

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