JOINT STATUS REPORT RE: RESCUE MISSION DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAM; REQUEST TO CONTINUE STATUS CONFERENCE; ORDER

LAWRENCE J. O'NEILL, District Judge.

Defendant, Victor Torres, by and through his counsel, Assistant Federal Defender Megan T. Hopkins, and counsel for the government, Assistant United States Attorney Katherine Schuh, hereby submit the following status report regarding Mr. Torres's progress at the Rescue Mission drug treatment program in Fresno, CA.

Mr. Torres entered the Rescue Mission program on January 8, 2019 in Fresno, CA. According to Mr. Torres's counselor at the program, he is doing very well there. Mr. Torres is in the 3rd quarter and has roughly 4 months before he is expected to transition to outside employment and the aftercare portion of the program. Mr. Torres's counselor advised the Federal Defender's office that Mr. Torres is a team leader in the kitchen and has been voted "Disciple of the Month" recently by his peers. In addition to taking full advantage of drug treatment, Mr. Torres is also engaging in couple's counseling at the facility with his wife and their relationship appears to be thriving.

In light of Mr. Torres's progress in the program and ongoing participation, the parties request that the status conference in this matter be continued to October 14, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. for a further status report regarding Mr. Torres's progress in the program. The parties anticipate having confirmation of a graduation date for Mr. Torres at that time, and will be prepared to schedule a date for sentencing in this case.

ORDER

The status conference currently scheduled for August 12, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. is hereby continued to October 14, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. Defendant need not appear at that hearing if he is still residing at the program and participating as directed.

IT IS SO ORDERED.