USA v. Wood

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NORTH DAKOTA
United States of America, 	)
)
Plaintiff, 	) 	ORDER (AMENDED)
)
vs. 	)
)
Matthew Lee Wood, 	) 	Case No. 1:19-cr-212
)
Defendant. 	)
Defendant is charged in an Indictment with two counts of involuntary manslaughter and one
count of assault resulting in serious bodily injury. Following a detention hearing on November 12,
2019, the court ordered defendant detained pending a placement at a residential reentry center.
On April 23, 2020, defendant filed a motion requesting to be released to Adult & Teen
Challenge in Mandan, North Dakota. On April 24, 2020, the United States filed a response to the
motion in which it advised that it did not oppose defendant’s release.
Accordingly, defendant’s motion (Doc. No. 32) is GRANTED. The United States Marshal
shall transport defendant to Adult & Teen Challenge in Mandan as soon as practicable. Upon his
arrival, defendant shall be released subject to the following conditions:
(1) 	The defendant must not violate federal, state, tribal, or local law while on release.
(2) 	The defendant must advise the Office of Probation and Pretrial Services and defense
counsel in writing before making any change in address or telephone number.
(3) 	The defendant must appear in court as required and must surrender to serve any
sentence imposed.
(4) 	Defendant shall report to the Pretrial Services Officer at such times and in such
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manner as designated by the Officer.
(5) 	Defendant shall refrain from: any use of alcohol; any use or possession of a narcotic
drug and other controlled substances defined in 21 U.S.C. § 802 or state statute,
unless prescribed by a licensed medical practitioner; and any use of inhalants.
Defendant shall submit to drug/alcohol screening at the direction of the Pretrial
Services Officer to verify compliance. 	Failure or refusal to submit to testing or
tampering with the collection process or specimen may be considered the same as a
positive test result.
(6) 	Defendant shall not possess a firearm, destructive device, or other dangerous
weapon.
(7) 	Defendant shall undergo a substance abuse and/or mental health evaluation if
required by the Pretrial Services Officer and comply with resulting counseling or
treatment recommendations.
(8) 	Defendant shall reside at Adult and Teen Challenge in Mandan, North Dakota, and
shall participate in its programs and abide by its rules and regulations.
(10) 	Defendant shall submit his person, residence, vehicle, and/or possessions to a search
conducted by a Pretrial Services Officer at the request of the Pretrial Services
Officer. 	Failure to submit to a search may be grounds for revocation of pretrial
release. Defendant shall notify any other residents that the premises may be subject
to searches pursuant to this condition.
(11) 	Defendant shall not operate a motor vehicle.
(12) 	Defendant shall sign all releases of information requested by the Pretrial Services
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Officer so that his progress and participation in treatment may be monitored.
(13) 	Upon his discharge from Adult & Teen Challenge, defendant shall immediately
report to the United States Marshal's office in Bismarck with the understanding that
he shall be detained pending further order of the court.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated this 27th day of April, 2020.
/s/ Clare R. Hochhalter
Clare R. Hochhalter, Magistrate Judge
United States District Court
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