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Petition of the day

The petition of the day is:

17-270
Disclosure: Vinson & Elkins LLP, whose attorneys contribute to this blog in various capacities, is among the counsel to the petitioner in this case.

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.

Recommended Citation: Aurora Barnes, Petition of the day, SCOTUSblog (Sep. 18, 2017, 8:20 PM), https://www.scotusblog.com/2017/09/petition-of-the-day-1226/