Opinion
7:23-CR-47 (WLS-TQL)
04-02-2024
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, v. JULIE CANFIELD Defendant.
ORDER
W. LOUIS SANDS, SR. JUDGE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
Before the Court is Defendant Julie Canfield's (“Defendant Canfield”) Unopposed Motion to Continue Trial in the Interests of Justice. (Doc. 44). Therein, Defendant Canfield asks the Court to grant a continuance of her trial from the May 2024 trial term in the Valdosta Division, to the next Valdosta Division trial term. Defendant Canfield contends this continuance is warranted to allow sufficient time for defense counsel to obtain discovery, draft and file motions, and consult with her client.
Based on Defendant Canfield's stated reasons and the fact that the Government does not oppose the Motion, the Court finds that the ends of justice served by granting such a continuance outweigh the best interests of the public and Defendant Canfield in a speedy trial. 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7)(A)-(B). Therefore, the Motion (Doc. 44) is GRANTED. The trial in the above-captioned matter is hereby CONTINUED to the Valdosta Division August 2024 term and its conclusion, or as may be otherwise ordered by the Court. Furthermore, it is ORDERED that the time lost under the Speedy Trial Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3161, be EXCLUDED pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7) because the Court has continued the trial in this case and finds that the failure to grant a continuance would likely result in a miscarriage of justice. 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7)(B) (i).
SO ORDERED,