Petition of the day

Thepetition of the day is:

Issue:Whether, under the Speedy Trial Act, time engaged in a plea negotiation that does not result in a finalized plea agreement is automatically excludable as other proceedings concerning the defendant under 18 U.S.C. 3161(h)(1), as four circuits hold; or whether such time is excludable only if the district court makes case-specific ends of justice findings under 18 U.S.C. 3161(h)(7), as four other circuits hold.