Jackson v. Doe et al

Filing 157

ORDER granting 151 Motion for Plaintiff to Wear Restraints. Signed by Judge Larry R. Hicks on 3/6/14. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JC)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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DISTRICT OF NEVADA

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ALFONSO JACKSON,

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Plaintiff,

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v.

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JOHN DOE, et al.,

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Defendants.

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3:10-CV-00771-LRH-WGC
ORDER

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Before the Court is Defendants Justin Chenault, Charles Kirchen, Reuben Lajda, Jason

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Marshall, and Tom Stubbs’ (collectively “Defendants”) Motion for Alfonso Jackson (“Jackson”) to

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Wear Restraints at Trial. Doc. #151.1 Jackson filed an Opposition (Doc. #155), to which

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Defendants replied (Doc. #156).

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The Court accepts Defendants’ representations as to the legitimate and substantiated

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security concerns related to Jackson and the associated necessity of restraints during trial in this

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matter. Accordingly, the Court finds that it is appropriate to order Jackson to wear ankle restraints

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that are attached to the floor and an electronic stun belt under his clothing so that it is not visible or

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otherwise apparent to a jury. The Court further finds that this is the least restrictive means

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available to balance Jackson’s interest in presenting his case to a jury in a fair and unbiased manner

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with Defendants and the Court’s interest in maintaining the security and decorum of the courtroom.

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Refers to the Court’s docket number.

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IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Defendants’ Motion for Jackson to Wear Restraints at
Trial (Doc. #151) is GRANTED.

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IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Jackson shall wear ankle restraints that are attached to the

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floor and an electronic stun belt under his clothing so that it is not visible or otherwise apparent to a

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jury.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.

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DATED this 6th day of March, 2014.

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LARRY R. HICKS
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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