USA v. Ridley

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NORTH DAKOTA
United States of America, 	)
)
Plaintiff, 	) 	ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO
) 	RECONSIDER ORDER OF DETENTION
vs. 	)
)
Christopher Michael Ridley, 	) 	Case No. 1:23-cr-011
)
Defendant. 	)
On June 15, 2023, Defendant filed a Motion to Reconsider Order of Detention. (Doc. No.
27). Defendant previously waived his right to a detention hearing and was ordered detained pending
trial. (Doc. Nos. 15 and 16). Advising that he has been accepted into a program at Adult & Teen
Challenge (“Teen Challenge”) in Mandan, North Dakota, Defendant requests that the court
reconsider its order.
There being no objection from the United States, the court GRANTS Defendant’s motion
(Doc. No. 27). Defendant shall be released no earlier than 9:30 AM on June 27, 2023, to staff of
Teen Challenge for immediate transport to Teen Challenge. 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.
(4) 	Defendant shall refrain from: any use of alcohol; any use or possession of a narcotic
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drug and other controlled substances defined in 21 U.S.C. § 802 or state statute,
unless prescribed by a licensed medical practitioner; 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.
(5) 	Defendant shall not possess a firearm, destructive device, or other dangerous weapon.
(6) 	Defendant shall reside at Teen Challenge, participate in the center's programs, and
abide by its rules and regulations.
(7) 	Defendant must sign all release forms to allow the Pretrial Services Officer to obtain
information from the facility OR to communicate with facility staff about his
progress in the program.
Any passes allowed by the facility must be approved by the Pretrial Services Officer.
If for any reason Defendant is terminated from the program, he must immediately
report to the United States Marshal.
At least 96 hours prior to anticipated completion of the program, Defendant must
advise the Pretrial Services Officer of his anticipated completion date so the court
may schedule a hearing to review his release status.
(8) 	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 pretrial
release. Defendant shall notify any other residents that the premises may be subject
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to searches pursuant to this condition. The Pretrial Services Officer may conduct a
search under this condition only when reasonable suspicion exists that the 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.
(9) 	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 16th day of June, 2023.
/s/ Clare R. Hochhalter
Clare R. Hochhalter, Magistrate Judge
United States District Court
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