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Codifying Utah's constitutional right to a speedy trial into specific deadlines, this bill requires courts to schedule a trial within 90 days when a jailed defendant requests one, and within 180 days when a defendant who is not in custody — or a crime victim — makes the same request. Courts can extend beyond these deadlines for reasons such as case complexity, prosecutor caseload, crowded court dockets, or when a defendant requests a delay. For defendants who remain in jail while awaiting trial because they cannot afford bail, this bill provides a clearer, enforceable timeline that limits how long they can be held before their case is heard.