Opinion
Crim. 23-148
02-27-2023
ORDER REGARDING USE OF VIDEO CONFERENCING/TELECONFERENCING FOR FELONY PLEAS AND/OR SENTENCINGS
Honorable Susan D. Wigenton, United States District Judge.
In accordance with Standing Order 2020-06, this Court finds:
[√]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. COVID-19 pandemic, 2. Efficient resolution of Defendant's case; and 3. Consent of Defendant.
Accordingly, the proceeding(s) held on this date may be conducted by:
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: