– Why do people spend so much time in jail awaiting trial? 1.80K viewsJanuary 1, 2024 Question100.55K February 1, 2023 0 Comments I keep hearing about people in jail for 3+ years awaiting trial. If they’re ‘innocent until proven guilty’ I dont understand why they are confined. I thought there was a right to a speedy trial also or is that not really the case? In: 235 43 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted February 1, 2023 0 Comments It’s not a real explanation, but the article discusses the problem in California. [Calmatters article the problem in California.](https://calmatters.org/justice/2021/03/waiting-for-justice/) You are viewing 1 out of 43 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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