State v. Payne
2014 Ohio 4326
Ohio Ct. App.2014Background
- Payne was arrested March 26, 2011 after a domestic dispute observed by a State Trooper on I-90.
- A detainer from unrelated federal charges led to Payne’s transfer into federal custody and placement in Lake County jail.
- Payne missed a April 7, 2011 preliminary hearing; a capias was issued, and he remained in federal custody through November 2011.
- He was later imprisoned in Maryland; the State did not file any detainer or petitions to secure his presence until 2012.
- Payne waived the preliminary hearing on July 3, 2012; the case was bound over to the Lorain County Grand Jury, which indicted him on multiple counts on August 16, 2012.
- The State filed a writ of habeas corpus ad prosequendum in November 2012; Payne was arraigned January 25, 2013; a speedy-trial motion followed in January 2013.
Issues
| Issue | Plaintiff's Argument | Defendant's Argument | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whether the State's failure to exercise diligence tolled speedy-trial time. | State argues 2945.72(A) tolls time and IAD supports tolling while Payne was unavailable. | Payne contends the State did not secure his presence within 270 days and thus violated speedy-trial rights. | Speedy-trial rights violated; dismissal affirmed. |
Key Cases Cited
- Alabama v. Bozeman, 533 U.S. 146 (2001) (IAD detainer mechanism manuals expeditious disposition)
- Murray v. District of Columbia, 826 F.Supp. 4 (D.D.C. 1993) (IAD applies to prisoners in custody not pretrial detainees)
- Hill v. New York, 528 U.S. 110 (2000) (IAD liberally construed; detainers trigger 180-day window)
- State v. Centafanti, 120 Ohio St.3d 275 (2008) (IAD-related procedures do not apply to federal custody deterrents when not under state commitment)
- State v. Barrett, 2010-Ohio-5139 (8th Dist. 2010) (R.C. 2941.401 does not apply to federal-custody scenarios)
- State v. Stowe, 2010-Ohio-4646 (5th Dist. 2010) (IAD considerations in detainer context; timely disposition mechanics)
- State v. Howard, 79 Ohio App.3d 705 (8th Dist. 1992) (Distinguishes detainer tolling in certain circumstances)
