Rule 50 Calendars

Courts get to organize criminal cases on their calendars however works best for them. But criminal cases need to jump ahead of other types of cases whenever possible.

This matters because criminal cases often involve people sitting in jail waiting for trial, or facing serious charges that affect their freedom and future. Making these cases a priority helps keep things moving so people are not stuck waiting longer than they have to.

For anyone involved in a criminal case, this means the court is supposed to work your case in a timely way and not let it get pushed aside for civil lawsuits or other less urgent matters. It does not guarantee an exact timeline, but it does mean the court has a duty to keep criminal cases moving forward whenever that is realistically possible.