TRIAL

Section  1. Time  to prepare for trial.  – After a  plea of not guilty  is entered,  the  accused  shall  have  at  least  fifteen  (15)  days  to prepare for trial.  The trial shall  commence within thirty (30) days from receipt of the pre-trial order.

HOW  MUCH  TIME  DOES  THE  ACCUSED  HAVE  TO  PREPARE  FOR TRIAL?

> After  he  enters  his  plea  of  not  guilty,  the  accused  shall  have  at least 15 days to prepare for trial
> The trial shall commence within 30 days from receipt of the pre-trial order

HOW LONG SHOULD THE TRIAL LAST?

> The entire trial period should not exceed 180 days from the first day of trial, except if authorized by the SC