Opinion
5:24-CR-12 (MTT)
03-28-2024
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, v. CHAVIS STOKES, Defendant.
ORDER
MARC T. TREADWELL, CHIEF JUDGE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.
The defendant, by and through his counsel, has moved to continue this case until the next trial term. Doc. 19. The defendant was indicted on February 13, 2024, and had his arraignment in this Court on March 12, 2024. Docs. 1; 12. No prior continuances have been granted. The defendant, by and through his counsel, now moves the Court to continue this case to the next trial term to allow additional time for to review discovery and determine next steps in the case. Doc. 19 at 2. The government does not oppose the motion. Id.
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7)(A), the Court finds the ends of justice served by granting this continuance outweigh the best interests of the public and the defendant to a speedy trial. Accordingly, the motion (Doc. 19) is GRANTED. The case is continued from the April term until the Court's next trial term presently scheduled for July 22, 2024. The corresponding delay shall be deemed excludable pursuant to the provisions of the Speedy Trial Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 3161 et seq.
SO ORDERED.