Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

In Canada, judges have the right to "stay the proceedings" in a criminal matter. This means A suspension of the court proceedings. For up to one year, the Crown may lift the stay and re-institute the proceedings. After one year the matter is stayed permanently.

What is the US law called that is similar to this?


Asked on 9/21/14, 7:26 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

American law uses the term stay, but stays of criminal proceedings are extremely rare due to the concern about the defendant's constitutional rights to a speedy trial and modern concerns over the increase in crime rates.

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Answered on 9/21/14, 11:50 am


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