Maine faces a key hurdle in effort to speed up criminal trials

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Maine faces a key hurdle in effort to speed up criminal trials

AUGUSTA, Maine — Lawmakers approved a plan in April to ensure Maine begins providing defendants with clear start dates for criminal trials, but the proposal will not take effect unless it receives the necessary funding.The “speedy trials” measure from Rep. Matt Moonen, D-Portland, faced months of discussions before it was approved in an amended form last month. Supporters said Maine is one of nine states with no clear timelines for criminal case…