Opinion
CRIM. 20-659
09-22-2021
UNITED STATES v. JUAN ABREU
ORDER REGARDING USE OF VIDEO CONFERENCING/TELECONFERENCING
FOR FELONY PLEAS AND/OR SENTENCINGS
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HONORABLE BRIAN MARTINOTTI, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
In accordance with Standing Order 2020-06, this Court finds:
[X] That the Defendant (or the Juvenile) has consented to the use of video teleconferencing/teleconferencing to conduct the proceeding(s) held today, after consultation with counsel; and
[ ] That the proceeding(s) to be held today cannot be further delayed without serious harm to the interests of justice, for the following specific reasons:
1. The parties have worked diligently to reach a resolution. 2. Inability to conduct in-person hearing for indefinite period. 3. Consent of defendant.
Accordingly, the proceeding(s) held on this date may be conducted by:
[X] Video Teleconferencing
[ ] Teleconferencing, because video teleconferencing is not reasonably available for the following reason:
[ ] The Defendant (or the Juvenile) is detained at a facility lacking video teleconferencing capability.
[ ] Other: