The Northern District of Mississippi Plan Implementing Speedy Trial Act is a federal statute designed to ensure that criminal defendants are brought to trial within a specific timeframe. This district requires that all criminal cases be brought to trial within 70 days of the filing of the indictment or information. This includes cases with complex issues such as multi-defendant cases and cases involving mental health or competency evaluations. The plan also requires that all pretrial motions, including motions to suppress evidence, be filed and heard within 30 days of the filing of the indictment or information. The plan further requires that all defendants be arraigned within 10 days of the filing of the indictment or information. The Northern District of Mississippi Plan Implementing Speedy Trial Act includes several types of plans, including the Standard Plan, the Complex Case Plan, and the Mental Health Plan. The Standard Plan sets out the general rules for all criminal cases, including the timeframes for pretrial proceedings, trial, and sentencing. The Complex Case Plan is applied to cases that involve multiple defendants and/or complex issues. The Mental Health Plan is used in cases where the defendant is competent to stand trial, but requires a mental health evaluation or evaluation of competency.