HERTZ, Acting Justice.
Robert Eugene Cross (Cross), following a trial to the court, was convicted of first degree rape. SDCL 22-22-1(4). On appeal Cross argues that the trial court erred by tolling the time period of his escape from custody from the operation of SDCL 23A-44-5.1 (the 180-day rule) since the state did not file its motion for good cause delay within 180 days of Cross' initial appearance. We affirm.
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Cross was arrested on September...
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