Opinion
21-1152
07-08-2021
UNITED STATES v. EDISON RAMOS JOUBERT
ORDER REGARDING USE OF VIDEO CONFERENCING/TELECONFERENCING
HONORABLE ANTHONY R. MAUTONE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
In accordance with Fed. R. Criffi. P. 43(b)(2) and 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
[X] 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. COVID pandemic. 2. Inability to conduct in-person hearing for indefinite period, and 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: