USA v. Taylor et al

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NORTH DAKOTA
United States of America, 	)
)
Plaintiff, 	) 	AMENDED ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR
) 	PRETRIAL RELEASE
vs. 	)
)
Celysce Lenore Stiffarm, 	) 	Case No. 1:23-cr-101
)
Defendant. 	)
On August 1, 2023, Defendant filed a Motion for Pretrial Release. 	(Doc. No. 51). 	She
requests to be released to the Good Road Recovery Center in Bismarck, North Dakota, so that she
can participate in its inpatient treatment program. She advises that the Good Road Recovery Center
can transport her to its facility should the court be inclined to authorize her release.
A detention hearing may be reopened “if the judicial officer finds that information exists that
was not known to the movant at the time of the hearing and that has a material bearing on the issue
whether there are conditions of release that will reasonably assure the appearance of such person as
required and the safety of any other person and the community.” 	18 U.S.C. § 3142(f)(2).
An immediate placement at the Good Road Recovery Center was not available to Defendant
at the time of her detention hearing and has a material bearing on the issue of detention. The court
finds that a placement of Defendant at the Good Road Recovery Center with additional conditions
will reasonably assure both her appearance at future proceedings and the community's safety. The
court therefore GRANTS her motion (Doc. No. 51).
Defendant shall be released no earlier than 3:00 PM on August 2, 2023, to a representative
of the Good Road Recovery Center or other person approved by the Pretrial Services Office for
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immediate transport to the Good Road Recovery Center. 	Defendant's release is subject to the
following conditions:
(1) 	Defendant shall not violate federal, state, tribal, or local law while on release.
(2) 	Defendant shall appear in court as required and surrender for any sentence imposed.
(3) 	Defendant shall refrain from the 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 progress or specimen may be considered the same as
a positive test.
(4) 	Defendant shall report to the Pretrial Services Officer at such times and in such
manner as designated by the Officer.
(5) 	Defendant shall not possess a firearm, destructive device, or other dangerous weapon.
(6) 	Defendant shall not obtain a passport.
(7) 	Defendant shall not knowingly or intentionally have any direct or indirect contact
with witnesses or co-defendant, except that counsel for Defendant, or counsel's agent
or authorized representative, may have such contact with such person(s) as is
necessary in the furtherance of Defendant's legal defense.
(8) 	Defendant shall reside at the Good Road Recovery Center, fully participate in its
programming, and comply with all of its rules and regulations.
(9) 	Defendant must sign all release forms to allow the Pretrial Services Officer to obtain
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information from the Good Road Recovery Center OR to communicate with Good
Road Recovery Center staff about her progress in the program.
Any passes allowed by the Good Road Recovery Center must be approved by the
Pretrial Services Officer.
If for any reason Defendant is terminated from the Good Road Recovery Center, she
must immediately report to the United States Marshal.
At least 96 hours prior to anticipated completion of the treatment program,
Defendant must advise the Pretrial Services Officer of her anticipated completion
date so the court may schedule a hearing to review her release status.
(10) 	Defendant shall submit her 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 must report as soon as possible, to the pretrial services or supervising
officer, every contact with law enforcement personnel, including arrests, questioning,
or traffic stops.
(12) 	Upon arriving at the Good Road Recovery Center, Defendant shall immediately
contact the Pretrial Services Office at (701) 530-2400.
(13) 	(Defendant must contact the US Marshal Service at 701-333-0660 within 48 hours
of her release to arrange for processing.
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IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated this 2nd day of August, 2023.
/s/ Clare R. Hochhalter
Clare R. Hochhalter, Magistrate Judge
United States District Court
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