IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF ALASKA

                        ORDER NO.   1291  

                                  Amending Criminal Rule 45(c)
concerning when the time for trial commences to run.

IT IS ORDERED:

    Paragraph (c) of Criminal Rule 45 is amended to read:  

              (c)  When Time Commences to Run.

              (1)  Generally. Except as provided in
subparagraphs (2) through (5), the time for trial shall begin
running, without demand by the defendant, from the date the
charging document is served upon the defendant.

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              (4) Mistrial, New Trial or Remand. If the
defendant is to be tried again following a mistrial, an order for
a new trial, or an appeal or collateral attack, the time for trial
shall run from the date of mistrial, order granting a new trial, or
remand.

              (5) Withdrawal of Plea.  If the defendant
is to be tried after withdrawal of a plea of guilty or nolo
contendere previously entered, the time for trial shall run from
the date of the order permitting the withdrawal.




DATED:         October 29, 1997      

EFFECTIVE DATE:    January 15, 1998  



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                                  Chief Justice Matthews


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                                  Justice Compton


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                                  Justice Eastaugh


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                                  Justice Fabe
    

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                                  Justice Bryner