STIPULATION TO CONTINUE; ORDER

LAWRENCE J. O'NEILL, Chief District Judge.

IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED, by and between the parties, through their respective counsel, Assistant United States Attorney Thomas Newman, counsel for plaintiff, and Assistant Federal Defender Reed Grantham, counsel for defendant Patrick Bennett, that the change of plea hearing currently scheduled for July 15, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. be continued to August 12, 2019, at 8:30 a.m.

The parties have reached a resolution in this matter. However, the parties continue to engage in additional discussions relevant for plea and sentencing purposes. Mr. Bennett is currently residing at and participating in Teen Challenge International's Reedley-based inpatient treatment program. Additional time is needed so that the parties can engage in additional discussions prior to the change of plea hearing, and accordingly request that the change of plea hearing be continued until August 12, 2019, at 8:30 a.m.

The parties request this continuance with the intention of conserving time and resources for both the parties and the Court. The parties agree that the delay resulting from the continuance shall be excluded in the interests of justice, including but not limited to, the need for the period of time set forth herein for effective defense preparation, defense investigation, and plea negotiation purposes pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7)(A) and 3161(h)(7)(B)(i) and (iv).

ORDER

GOOD CAUSE APPEARING, the hearing set for Monday, July 15, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. is continued to Monday, August 12, 2019, at 8:30 a.m.

IT IS SO ORDERED.