Opinion
CRIMINAL ACTION NO.: 16-00070-BAJ-RLB
08-29-2016
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. DAVID CHARLES CARR
RULING AND ORDER
Considering the Defendant's Motion for a Competency Examination Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 4241 (Doe. 17), which moves for examinations of Defendant David Charles Carr pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 4241, 4242:
IT IS ORDERED that the Motion for a Psychiatric Examination (Doc. 17) is GRANTED.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Defendant David Charles Carr is committed to the custody of the Attorney General for no more than FORTY-FIVE DAYS for psychiatric and psychological examination. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 4247(b), Defendant's examination shall be conducted in a suitable facility closest to the Court, unless impracticable.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the examiner shall evaluate Defendant to determine whether the defendant is presently suffering from a mental disease or defect within the meaning of 18 U.S.C. § 4241, and
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that upon completion of Defendant's study, Defendant shall be remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the examiner shall issue a Report whose contents conform to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. § 4247(c), and shall promptly file the Report under seal with the Court upon its completion, with copies provided to Defendant's counsel and to the United States. The Court will schedule a hearing upon receipt of the Report.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, this 29th day of August, 2016.
/s/ _________
BRIAN A. JACKSON, CHIEF JUDGE
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
MIDDLE DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA