Consideration of delay concerning issue of speedy trial

Any period of delay resulting from an appeal pursuant to §§ 33-10-195 and 33-10-196 shall be excluded in deciding any issue regarding denial of a speedy trial unless an appropriate authority determines that the appeal was filed solely for the purpose of delay with the knowledge that it was totally frivolous and without merit. Source: SL 2012, ch 175 , § 180.