USA v. Pitman

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NORTH DAKOTA
United States of America, 	)
)
Plaintiff, 	) 	ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR
) 	RELEASE FROM CUSTODY
vs. 	)
)
Dustin Michael Pitman, 	) 	Case No. 1:23-cr-176
)
Defendant. 	)
On December 19, 2024, Defendant filed a Motion to Reconsider Detention and Release from
Custody. (Doc. No. 40). He advised that he has been accepted into an outpatient treatment program
at Providence House and has found housing through his employer in Watford, City, North Dakota.
He requested that the court release him so that he may attend outpatient treatment and return to
work.
On December 20, 2024, the court issued an order deferring ruling on Defendant’s motion
pending receipt and review of his travel plan. (Doc. No. 41). Defendant has since advised that his
employer, Brandon Hovland, will transport him from the Ward County Jail, the facility in which he
is presently incarcerated, to the address at which he will be residing--3517 8th St. Ave NE Unit 6,
Watford City, North Dakota.
Finding Defendant’ travel plan acceptable, the court GRANTS Defendant’s motion (Doc.
No. 40). Defendant shall be released no earlier than 1:00 PM on December 30, 2024, to Brandon
Hovland for transport to 3517 8th St. Ave NE Unit 6, Watford City, North Dakota. Defendant’s
release shall be subject to the following conditions:
(1) 	Defendant shall not violate federal, state, tribal, or local law while on release.
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(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, any use of medical marijuana,
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.
(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 knowingly or intentionally have any direct or indirect contact
with witnesses, 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.
(7) 	Defendant shall reside at 3517 8th St. Ave NE Unit 6, Watford City, North Dakota.
He shall not change this residence without the prior approval of the Pretrial Services
Officer.
(8) 	Defendant shall participate in an outpatient treatment program through Providence
House.
Defendant must sign all release forms to allow the Pretrial Services Officer to obtain
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information from Providence House OR to communicate with Providence House
staff about his progress in the outpatient treatment program.
(9) 	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 his release.
Defendant shall notify any other residents that the premises may be subject to search
pursuant to this condition.
(10) 	Defendant shall not obtain a passport and other foreign travel document(s).
(11) 	Defendant must report as soon as possible, to the Pretrial Service Office or his
supervising Pretrial Service Officer, every contact with law enforcement personnel,
including arrests, questioning, or traffic stops.
(12) 	Defendant shall contact Pretrial Services Officer Skylar Soupir at (701) 530-2416
within 48 hours of his arrival at Providence House.
If Defendant cannot be transported as anticipated on December 30, 2024, he shall remain in custody
pending further order.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated this 23rd day of December, 2024.
/s/ Clare R. Hochhalter
Clare R. Hochhalter, Magistrate Judge
United States District Court
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