Rule 6-506. Time of commencement of trial.

A. Time limits for arraignment. (1) Defendant not in custody. A defendant who is not in custody shall be arraigned on the complaint or citation within thirty (30) days after the filing of the complaint or citation or the date of arrest, whichever is later. If the defendant fails to appear by the appearance date on a citation, the court shall issue a summons commanding the defendant to appear for arraignment within thirty (30) days of the initial appearance date on the citation. (2) Defendant in custody. A defendant who is in custody within this state shall be arraigned on the complaint or citation as soon as practicable, but in any event no later than three (3) days after the date of arrest if the defendant is being held in the local detention center, or no later than five (5) days after the date of arrest if the defendant is not being held in the local detention center. (3) After dismissal or discharge of felony charges. If all felony charges against the defendant have been dismissed or discharged, and the only remaining charges are within magistrate court trial jurisdiction, the defendant shall be arraigned within thirty (30) days after the date of dismissal or discharge if the defendant is not in custody, or two (2) days after the date of dismissal or discharge if the defendant is in custody. B. Time limits for commencement of trial. The trial of a criminal citation or complaint shall be commenced within one hundred eighty-two (182) days after whichever of the following events occurs latest: (1) the date of arraignment or the filing of a waiver of arraignment of the defendant; (2) if an evaluation of competency has been ordered, the date an order or remand is filed in the magistrate court finding the defendant competent to stand trial; (3) if a mistrial is declared by the trial court, the date that order is filed in the magistrate court; (4) in the event of a remand from an appeal or request for extraordinary relief, the date the mandate or order is filed in the magistrate court disposing of the appeal or request for extraordinary relief; (5) if the defendant is arrested for failure to appear or surrenders in this state for failure to appear, the date of arrest or surrender of the defendant; (6) if the defendant is arrested for failure to appear or surrenders in another state or country for failure to appear, the date the defendant is returned to this state; or (7) if the defendant has been placed in a preprosecution diversion program, the date a notice is filed in the magistrate court that the preprosecution diversion program has been terminated for failure to comply with the terms, conditions, or requirements of the program. C. Extension of time. The time for commencement of trial may be extended by the court: (1) on the filing of a written waiver of the provisions of this rule by the defendant and approval of the court; (2) on motion of the defendant, for good cause shown, and approval of the court, for a period not exceeding sixty (60) days, but the aggregate of all extensions granted under this subparagraph shall not exceed sixty (60) days; (3) on stipulation of the parties and approval of the court, for a period not exceeding sixty (60) days, but the aggregate of all extensions granted under this subparagraph shall not exceed sixty (60) days; (4) on withdrawal of a plea by a defendant for a period of up to sixty (60) days; (5) on rejection of a plea by the court for a period of up to sixty (60) days; (6) on a determination by the court that exceptional circumstances exist that were beyond the control of the state or the court that prevented the case from being heard within the time period and a written finding that the defendant would not be unfairly prejudiced, the court may grant further extensions that are necessary in the interests of justice; or (7) if defense counsel fails to appear for trial within a reasonable time, for a period not to exceed one hundred eighty-two (182) days, but the aggregate of all extensions granted under this subparagraph may not exceed one hundred eighty-two (182) days. D. Time for filing motion. A motion to extend the time period for commencement of trial under Paragraph C of this rule may be filed at any time within the applicable time limits or on exceptional circumstances shown within ten (10) days after the expiration of the time period. At the request of either party, the court shall hold a hearing before the commencement of trial to determine whether an extension may be appropriately granted. E. Effect of noncompliance with time limits. (1) The court may deny an untimely petition for extension of time or may grant it and impose other sanctions or remedial measures, as the court may deem appropriate in the circumstances. (2) In the event the trial of any person does not commence within the time limits provided in this rule, including any court-ordered extensions, the case shall be dismissed with prejudice.