USA v. Howe, et al

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NORTH DAKOTA
United States of America, 	)
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Plaintiff, 	) 	ORDER
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vs. 	)
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Lorraine Kay Howe, 	) 	Case No. 1:23-cr-015
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Defendant. 	)
Before the court is a Motion for Release of Discovery filed by Defendant on October 30,
2023. (Doc. No. 40). On February 21, 2023, the court issued a Stipulated Discovery Order and
Protective Order that prohibits the dissemination of discovery to persons other than defense counsel,
defense counsel’s staff, and defense-retained agents and experts. (Doc. No 29). Defendant now
seeks the court’s permission to share discovery with a clinician who is evaluating her mental health.
There being no objection by the United States, the court GRANTS Defendant’s motion
(Doc. No. 40). Defendant is authorized to share discovery with her clinician for the clinician’s use
in the evaluation of her mental health. 	This clinician shall return any discovery provided by
Defendant upon completion of the mental health evaluation.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated this 14th day of November, 2023.
/s/ Clare R. Hochhalter
Clare R. Hochhalter, Magistrate Judge
United States Disrict Court
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