Section 30.20. Speedy trial; in general  


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  • 1.  After a criminal action is commenced, the defendant is entitled to
      a speedy trial.
        2.   Insofar as is practicable, the trial of a criminal action must be
      given preference over civil cases; and the trial of  a  criminal  action
      where  the  defendant  has  been committed to the custody of the sheriff
      during the pendency of the criminal action must be given preference over
      other criminal actions.