ZAGER, Justice.
In this case, we must interpret a rule of criminal procedure which implements the speedy trial guarantees found in both the State and Federal Constitutions. If a defendant does not waive these rights, then Iowa Rule of Criminal Procedure 2.33 requires the court dismiss a prosecution if an indictment or trial information is not "found" within forty-five days of the defendant's arrest, unless the State can show good cause for its failure. The State inexplicably...
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