Timelines
Right to a Speedy and Public Trial

  • 1791
    … Sixth Amendment Is Ratified

  • 1905
    … Justices Say 'Speedy' Depends On Circumstances

  • 1948
    … Mich. Conviction In Secret Trial Overturned

  • 1957
    … Delay Caused By Mistake Not Unconstitutional

  • 1966
    … 'Speed' Not Only Factor For Fair Proceeding

  • 1967
    … Speedy Trial Guarantee Applies To States

  • 1972
    … Court Clarifies What 'Speedy Trial' Means

  • 1973
    … Violation Of Quick Trial Right Means Case Dismissal

  • 1974
    … Federal Speedy Trial Act Passed

  • 1975
    … Information In Public Court Documents Can Be Published

  • 1978
    … Limits Put On Right To Information In Trials

  • 1979
    … Right To Public Trial Is To Protect Defendant

  • 1992
    … Delays Due To Negligence Can Violate Speedy Trial Right

  • 2001
    … Justice Dept. Closes Immigration Hearings
    … Bush Issues Order Permitting Military Tribunals

  • 2006
    … Waiver On Speedy Trial Right Rejected