Gerardo Joel Delacruz, Petitioner v. the People of the State of Colorado, Respondent

Summary

The court held that the statutory exclusions in section 18-1-405(6) apply when calculating the speedy-trial period for a new trial after reversal of a conviction. It further held that the trial court acted within its discretion in finding exceptional circumstances justified a continuance to investigate a late-disclosed potential conflict involving defense counsel and to protect the defendant’s right to conflict-free counsel. The court therefore affirmed the court of appeals.