Is there a statute of limitations for a case already in progress?

Question

Currently in the process of being charged with 3 misdemeanors:

M1: Theft By Unlawful Taking
M1: Criminal Conspiracy Aiding
M3: False Reports

On trial date, I arrived to check in and was told that I was not on the list for that particular day (although my court papers stated otherwise). I was then told to go home, that I would be contacted by mail or telephone within 2 weeks with an updated court date.
THAT WAS 6 MONTHS AGO!
Absolutely no mail or call from them since. I haven't moved and they know my contact information.
My probation officer (from previous case) gave me a URL to a website his office uses to do warrant/criminal history checks.
I've checked this site every day now for 6 months and it says as it did before. It continues to show active and that my most recent court date was the day I was turned down!

So, my question is:
If the court continues to "forget" about my case for XX amount of months, can it be thrown out?

(Unique situation, wishful thinking)

Answer 1

do you have a right to a speedy trial, yes, in reality what does that mean? that at this point you probably do not have a good case to have the case dismiss, it may be a good sign that they are delaying the case they may have a weak case, but who knows

You must stay upon it, failure to show up and the next thing you know a warrant is issued for your arrest

I would contact the county clerk office to see if your name is on the docket

Answer 2

Once you are charged, there is no statute of limitations. However, there is the right to a speedy trial. To assert it and win, you will need an attorney. You were "forgotten" by a clerical error. Contact a local attorney at the link below. If you did not waive your right to a speedy tial, then you may be home free.

Answer 3

It is my understanding that they have a certain amount of time to pursue the case. It is not your responsibility to remind them to do so.