USA v. SEALED

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NORTH DAKOTA
United States of America, 	)
)
Plaintiff, 	) 	ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO
) 	TEMPORARILY MODIFY RELEASE
vs. 	) 	CONDITIONS
)
Layne Edward Johs, 	) 	Case No. 1:21-cr-231
)
Defendant. 	)
On December 23, 2021, the court issued an order conditionally releasing defendant to the
Heartview Foundation (“Heartview”) in Bismarck on December 29, 2021, that he could participate
in its inpatient treatment program.
On January 18, 2021, defendant filed motion requesting the court to temporarily modify his
release conditions to allow him to leave Heartview. (Doc. No. 64). He advises that he has recently
tested positive for COVID-19. He proposes to quarantine at his parent’s residence and requests that
the court modify his release conditions accordingly.
The court GRANTS defendant’s motion (Doc. No. 64) and temporarily modifies defendant’s
release conditions as follows. Defendant shall be temporarily placed in the third party custody of
his father, Steve Johs, who agree(s) (1) to supervise defendant in accordance with all conditions of
release, (2) to use every effort to assure the appearance of defendant at all scheduled court
proceedings, and (3) to notify the Pretrial Services Officer immediately in the event defendant
violates any conditions of release or disappears. Defendant shall immediately transition from
Heartview to his parent’s residence, where he shall reside while he is in quarantine. Defendant shall
notify the Pretrial Service Office once he has arrived at his parent’s residence. Defendant shall not
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change this residence without prior permission of the Pretrial Services Officer. 	Defendant is
restricted to his parent’s residence at all times except for medical necessities and court appearances
or other activities specifically approved by the court. Defendant shall return to Heartview after
completing his quarantine and within two hours after receiving word from Heartview that he can
return to its facility. 	Upon returning to Heartview, defendant shall resume its treatment
programming. 	All other conditions of release previously imposed upon defendant by the court
remain in effect.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated this 18th day of January, 2022.
/s/ Clare R. Hochhalter
Clare R. Hochhalter, Magistrate Judge
United States District Court
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