Opinion
MJ24-177-MLP
07-01-2024
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, v. EDUARDO ORDUNA-BOTELLO, Defendant.
ORDER GRANTING UNOPPOSED MOTION TO EXTEND INDICTMENT DEADLINE MAGSISTRATE JUDGE MICHELLE L. PETERSON
MICHELLE L. PETERSON, MAGISTRATE JUDGE
THE COURT has considered Eduardo Orduna-Botello's unopposed motion to extend the indictment deadline. It appears it would be unreasonable to require the filing of an indictment within the period required by statute because of the need for further case evaluation. Without an extension, the government and defense counsel would be denied the reasonable time necessary for effective preparation. The parties have consented to entering an order extending the indictment deadline from on or about July 10, 2024, until October 8, 2024.
THE COURT finds that justice is served by granting a continuance, and that a continuance outweighs the best interests of the public and Mr. Orduna-Botello in a speedy indictment.
IT IS ORDERED that the date on or before an indictment must be filed is extended to October 8, 2024.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the period of delay from on or about July 10, 2024, until October 8, 2024, is excludable time pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7)(A) for the purpose of computing the time limitations imposed by the Speedy Trial Act.