ORDER FOR PSYCHIATRIC OR PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. § 4241(b)

DALE A. DROZD, District Judge.

On March 11, 2019, during the trial confirmation hearing, defendant's counsel represented his concern that his client lacks the present ability to consult with counsel in a meaningful way and that he is unable to assist properly in his defense. Defendant's counsel made an oral motion for an evaluation to determine defendant's mental competency to stand trial. Additionally, the Court was advised by the Pretrial Services Officer that defendant is receiving mental health services and has been since 2016.

The Court finds that it is required to order a psychiatric or psychological examination if there is reasonable cause to believe the defendant may presently be suffering from a mental disease or defect rendering him mentally incompetent to the extent that he is unable to understand the nature and consequences of the proceedings against him or to assist properly in his defense. See generally Chavez v. United States, 656 F.2d 512, 516-18 (9th Cir. 1981). Based upon representation of defendant's counsel, the Court grants defendant's motion and orders a psychiatric or psychological examination.

THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 4241(b), a psychiatric or psychological examination of defendant Edmond Hormozi be conducted and that a psychiatric or psychological report be filed with the Court pursuant to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. § 4247(b) and (c). It is further ORDERED that the defendant is committed to the custody of the Attorney General, and the United States Marshal's Service is directed to transfer defendant to a suitable facility for that examination.

IT IS SO ORDERED.