USA v. Adams et al

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NORTH DAKOTA
United States of America, 	)
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Plaintiff, 	) 	ORDER RE COUNSEL
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vs. 	)
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Tessa Dawn Fox, 	) 	Case No. 1:20-cr-68
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Defendant. 	)
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Defendant made her initial appearance and was arraigned on June 8, 2020. 	The court
appointed attorney Justin Vinje to represent defendant and directed defendant to submit a financial
affidavit.
Having reviewed a financial affidavit completed by defendant, the court finds defendant
possesses the financial resources to retain counsel. Accordingly, the court amends its order
appointing attorney Justin Vinje as follows. Attorney Justin Vinje’s appointment shall be for the
limited purpose of defendant’s initial appearance and arraignment. 	Defendant shall contribute to
the cost of his representation. Consequently, the court authorizes and directs that funds be paid by
defendant to the Clerk, U.S. District Court, P.O. Box 1193, Bismarck, ND 58502 as follows:
$125.00 shall be paid to the Clerk’s office by August 1, 2020.
Defendant is strongly encouraged to retain counsel. Whomever defendant retains should
promptly file a notice of appearance on defendant’s behalf. Defendant shall submit a report to the
court by August 1, 2020, updating it on the status of her representation.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated this 16th day of June, 20
/s/ Clare R. Hochhalter
Clare R. Hochhalter, Magistrate Judge
United States District Court
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