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Court signals potential restart of speedy-trial clock in Goodwin matter after another missed hearing
Summary
The magistrate set a Friday availability and warned that if defendant Goodwin again refuses court appearance, the court will find a failure to appear and restart the speedy-trial clock under local rule 3.3.
The court addressed the case of a defendant identified as Goodwin on March 5, noting uncertainty about counsel availability and the defendant’s attendance and saying the court may restart the speedy-trial clock if Goodwin fails to appear again.
Prosecutors and defense counsel discussed scheduling; the court said it could convene on Friday if the parties or witnesses are available. The magistrate stated that if Goodwin refuses court again and does not provide instructions to set his case for a hearing, the court will enter a failure-to-appear finding and restart Speedy under rule 3.3. The city asked that, if Goodwin appears, the court proceed with handling the matter and the judge indicated willingness to set the matter on Friday if parties can attend.
The magistrate instructed local counsel to communicate with their offices about availability and to inform the court whether Friday works; the court cautioned that continued nonappearance could prompt a formal failure-to-appear finding and a restart of the speedy-trial timeline.
