State v. Solomon

Citations

• 2025 ND 133

Syllabus

Under the speedy trial statute, trials must begin within 90 days of invoking this right, unless the court finds \good cause\ for delay. Courts consider four factors when determining good cause: (1) length of delay, (2) reason for delay, (3) whether the defendant asserted the right, and (4) prejudice to the defendant. Even if a district court doesn't explicitly discuss these factors, we will uphold the court's decision if applying the factors would reach the same result. It is unnecessary to seek judicial notice of matters outside the record to rebut allegations contrary to the existing record.