Opinion ID: 1202387
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Heading: Resolution on Appeal

Text: In dismissing the charges and the conviction against Runningbear, the court of appeals concluded that by consenting to the July 18 trial date the defendant extended the speedy trial period from June 8, 1983, to July 18, 1983. See People v. Bell, 669 P.2d 1381 (Colo.1983); § 18-1-405(6)(f); Crim.P. 48(b). The continuance to August 15, 1983, however, was deemed to violate the speedy trial statute because Runningbear did not agree to the new trial date and docket congestion does not relieve the district attorney and the trial court of the obligation of complying with section 18-1-405. See Bell, 669 P.2d 1381; Carr v. District Court, 190 Colo. 125, 543 P.2d 1253 (1975).