U.S. v. EDWARDS, 4:11CR000286 JMM. (2012)
Court: District Court, E.D. Arkansas
Number: infdco20120711808
Visitors: 9
Filed: Jul. 10, 2012
Latest Update: Jul. 10, 2012
Summary: ORDER JAMES M. MOODY, District Judge. The Defendant's motion to determine the Defendant's competency to stand trial pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 4241, (Doc. No. #19), is GRANTED. The Defendant is ordered to undergo a mental evaluation by a qualified Bureau of Prisons' representative with regard to his competency to stand trial and assist in his defense. A report from the evaluation shall be filed with the Court pursuant to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. 4247(b) and (c). Accordingly, Defendant is
Summary: ORDER JAMES M. MOODY, District Judge. The Defendant's motion to determine the Defendant's competency to stand trial pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 4241, (Doc. No. #19), is GRANTED. The Defendant is ordered to undergo a mental evaluation by a qualified Bureau of Prisons' representative with regard to his competency to stand trial and assist in his defense. A report from the evaluation shall be filed with the Court pursuant to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. 4247(b) and (c). Accordingly, Defendant is c..
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ORDER
JAMES M. MOODY, District Judge.
The Defendant's motion to determine the Defendant's competency to stand trial pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 4241, (Doc. No. #19), is GRANTED.
The Defendant is ordered to undergo a mental evaluation by a qualified Bureau of Prisons' representative with regard to his competency to stand trial and assist in his defense. A report from the evaluation shall be filed with the Court pursuant to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. § 4247(b) and (c).
Accordingly, Defendant is committed to the custody of the United States Attorney General or his authorized representative for placement in a suitable Bureau of Prisons facility for reasonable period not to exceed thirty (30) days for mental evaluation pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 4241.
The United States Marshal for the Eastern District of Arkansas is directed to immediately notify the Court upon receipt of Defendant's facility designation.
Based on 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(1)(A)and (H), this time period is excludable under the Speedy Trial Act.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
Source: Leagle
