PEARSON, C.J.
Colleen M. Abernathy appeals from a Thurston County Superior Court order which denied relief on certiorari from a speedy trial ruling in district court.
JCrR 3.08 requires that a district court prosecution be dismissed if not brought to trial within 60 days of a defendant's "appearance." The only issue in this appeal is when defendant "appeared" for purposes of that rule. We reverse, for the reasons stated below.
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