The court granted an individual's motion to extend deadline for self-surrender, which was not opposed by the government. As the individual suffered from multiple health problems, including COPD, putting him at “serious risk of complications form COVID-19,” the court chose to grant a limited extension and in the meantime directed him to maintain contact with his probation officer and abide by the conditions of his release.
United States v. Matthaei, No. 1:19-cr-00243-BLW, 2020 WL 1443227 (D. Idaho Mar. 16, 2020)
DETAILS
Decision
Date
3/16/2020
Practice Area
Criminal (Federal Charges)
Relief Requested
Bond Hearing, Delayed Surrender, Release
Type of Court
Federal District Court
Location
Idaho
Type of Case
Individual
Case Characteristics
Post-Conviction Detention [jail or prison], Pre-Existing Health Conditions, Pretrial Detention [jail]
Compassionate Release Case
No
Case Tracking Number
19-cr-00243-BLW
MORE CASE INFORMATION
Court Name
N.D. Tex.
Decision
Motion Granted
Place of Incarceration
Federal Prison
Name of Facility
FCI Sheridan
Legal Authority
Procedural Due Process (both 14th and 5th Amendments)
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