The ___________________ Imposes Time Limits for the Initiation of Pretrial

question 7

Multiple Choice

The ___________________ imposes time limits for the initiation of pretrial and trial procedures in federal prosecutions.

• A) Fair Trial Act of 1890
• B) Speedy Trial Act of 1974
• C) Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
• D) Bail Reform Act of 1984

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