Speedy Trial

(a) Priorities in Scheduling Criminal Cases. The court for placing criminal proceedings upon shall provide appropriate calendars. Preference shall be given to criminal proceedings and the trial of defendants in custody shall be given preference over other criminal cases. The court shall consider the circumstances of the victim, particularly a victim of advanced age or extreme youth, in setting the trial date. Trial dates in criminal cases in the superior court shall be set at the time of arraignment, and if a trial date is thereafter vacated, the trial shall be immediately set for a date certain. RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE