USA v. Mann, et al

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NORTH DAKOTA
United States of America, 	)
)
Plaintiff, 	) 	ORDER GRANTING MOTION
) 	FOR RECONSIDERATION
v. 	)
)
Michael Edmond Mann, 	) 	Case No.: 1:24-cr-00078
)
Defendant. 	)
On June 3, 202, the court held a detention hearing and ordered Defendant detained
pending trial. (Doc. No. 17).
On July 5, 2024, Defendant filed a Motion for Reconsideration Order of Detention. (Doc.
No. 44). Defendant advises he has been accepted to attend treatment at the VA Medical Center
(“VA”) in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Defendant also notes that the VA can provide mental health
treatment and additional substance abuse treatment if needed.
There being no objection from the United States, the court GRANTS Defendant’s motion
(Doc. No. 44). Defendant shall be released no earlier than 8:00 AM on July 16th, 2024, to Jessica
Danielle Belgarde, for immediate transportation to the VA. Defendant’s release shall be subject to
the following conditions:
1) 	Defendant must not violate federal, state, tribal, or local law while on release.
2) 	Defendant must appear in court as required and must surrender to serve any sentence
imposed.
3) 	Defendant shall report to the Pretrial Services Officer at such times and in such manner as
designated by the Officer. Defendant shall contact Pretrial Services Officer Skylar Soupir
at 701-530-2416 within 24 hours of arrival at the VA.
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4) 	Except upon prior approval from the Pretrial Services Officer, Defendant’s travel is
restricted to North Dakota and Minnesota.
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; 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 result.
6) 	Defendant shall not possess a firearm, destructive device, or other dangerous weapon.
7) 	Defendant shall not knowingly or intentionally have any direct or indirect contact with co-
defendants, 	except 	that 	counsel 	for 	Defendant, 	or 	counsel’s 	agent 	or 	authorized
representative, may have such contact with such persons as is necessary in the furtherance
of Defendant’s legal defense.
8) 	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.
9) 	Defendant shall reside at the VA and shall participate in the center’s programs and abide
by its rules and regulations.
10) Defendant must sign all release forms to allow the Pretrial Services Officer to obtain
information from the VA or to communicate with facility staff about Defendant’s progress
in the program.
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Any passes allowed by the treatment facility must be approved by the Pretrial Services
Officer.
If for any reason Defendant is terminated from the treatment program, Defendant must
immediately surrender to the custody of the United States Marshal.
At least 96 hours prior to anticipated completion of the treatment program, Defendant must
advise the Pretrial Services Officer of Defendant’s anticipated completion date so the Court
may schedule a hearing to review Defendant’s release status.
If Defendant successfully completes the treatment program, the Pretrial Services Officer
may approve Defendant’s transition to an appropriate sober living home.
11) Defendant shall submit Defendant’s 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. The Pretrial Services Officer may conduct a search under this
condition only when reasonable suspicion exists that Defendant has violated a condition of
release and that the areas to be searched contain evidence of this violation. Any search must
be conducted at a reasonable time and in a reasonable manner.
12) Defendant shall not obtain a passport and other foreign travel documents.
13) 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.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated this 9th day of July, 2024.
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/s/ Clare R. Hochhalter
Clare R. Hochhalter, Magistrate Judge
United States District Court
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