Opinion
MAG. JUDGE NO. 2:17-MJ-985
10-11-2017
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. JEFFREY HARRIS
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER OF DETENTION PENDING TRIAL
A detention hearing has been held in accordance with the Bail Reform Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3142(f). Detention of the defendant is required because there is a serious risk that the defendant will not appear.
The evidence against the defendant meets the probable cause standard and the weight of the evidence is strong. The defendant has a history of homelessness and he currently does not have a suitable release plan. Additionally, the defendant has a serious substance abuse problem. Further, the defendant is currently on bond in a misdemeanor case and has not reported in a year, despite being required to report on a weekly basis. The defendant is a poor candidate for bond. The findings and conclusions contained in the Pretrial Services Report are adopted.
The defendant is committed to the custody of the United States Marshal or his designated representative for confinement in a corrections facility separate, to the extent practicable, from persons awaiting or serving sentences or being held in custody pending appeal. The defendant shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity for private consultation with defense counsel. On order of a court of the United States or on request of an attorney for the Government, the person in charge of the corrections facility shall deliver the defendant to the United States Marshal for the purpose of an appearance in connection with a court proceeding.
ORDERED this 11th day of October, 2017.
/s/_________
Jason B. Libby
United States Magistrate Judge