Collins v. Bledsoe et al

Filing 247

ORDER granting pltf's motion 234 to appear @ trial w/out shackles - USM shall permit pltf to appear w/out shackles, handcuffs or other restraints during time jury is present in ctrm - at all other times, USM shall determine whether restraints are necessary to maintain safety or security in the ctrm. (See order for complete details.) Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 9/25/19. (ki)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
LARRY JOE COLLINS,
Plaintiff
v.
WARDEN B. A. BLEDSOE, et al.,
Defendants

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CIVIL ACTION NO. 3:12-CV-2244
(Chief Judge Conner)

ORDER
AND NOW, this 25th day of September, 2019, upon consideration of the
motion (Doc. 234) for leave to appear at trial without shackles filed by plaintiff Larry
Joe Collins (“Collins”), and it appearing that defendants take no position on the
motion but instead defer to the judgment of the United States Marshals Service,
(see Doc. 234 ¶ 17), and the court noting that Collins’ medical condition substantially
inhibits his mobility, it is hereby ORDERED that:
1.

Collins’ motion (Doc. 234) is GRANTED.

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The United States Marshals Service shall permit Collins to appear
without shackles, handcuffs, or other restraints during the time the
jury is present in the courtroom. At all other times, the United States
Marshals Service shall determine whether restraints are necessary to
maintain safety or security in the courtroom.

/S/ CHRISTOPHER C. CONNER
Christopher C. Conner, Chief Judge
United States District Court
Middle District of Pennsylvania