ORDER

Since the 6-month period within which a defendant must be tried or bailed under the provisions of G.L.1956 (1969 Reenactment) § 12-13-7 commences when defendant demands a trial (see In re Deslovers, 35 R.I. 248, 86 A. 657 [1913]; and Bridges v. Superior Court, R.I., 396 A.2d 97, at page 101, [1978]), the issue raised by petitioner is without merit.

Therefore, the petition for writ of habeas corpus is hereby denied.