Know Your Rights: Right to a Speedy Trial

A short guide to right to a speedy trial for people who have been arrested or whose family member has.

Overview

The Sixth Amendment guarantees a speedy trial. California law also sets time limits, which can be extended in certain situations, including when the defendant agrees to a delay.

How It Works

A defense attorney tracks these limits and can ask the court to act if they are exceeded.

Practical Steps

Ask your attorney whether you are waiving time before agreeing to a continuance.

Questions to Ask an Attorney

Consider asking:

Who will represent the person if a private attorney is not hired?
What are the next deadlines?
Are protective or no-contact orders involved?
What does the court expect of the person after release?

Details to Gather First

Gather what you can from this list before you call:

Your own name and phone number
The person's full legal name and date of birth
The booking number, if you have it
The jail or station where the person is held
The charges, if known

Local Help From Bail Bonds Monterey Park Experts

Bail Bonds Monterey Park Experts is based at 220 S. Glendora Ave Suite J, Glendora, CA 91741 and takes calls at (626) 513-8778 (open 24 hours / 7 days). For your rights: right to a speedy trial, an agent can explain how bonds work in Los Angeles County, where people are held after an arrest by Monterey Park Police Department, such as Men's Central Jail, and which courthouse, for example Alhambra Courthouse (serving Monterey Park), hears the case.

Good to Know

A bail agent can explain how a bond works and what the written agreement requires of the person who signs. A bail agent cannot give legal advice, predict how a case will end or influence the court. For questions about a charge, speak with a criminal defense attorney.