Court filing
Motion for Psychiatric Exam by Chad Brandon Thomas — USA v. Thomas (Dkt. 26, E.D. Tenn.)
Filed October 25, 2022 in USA v. Thomas; one of 68 filings from this case.
Record facts
| Court | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Filed | 2022-10-25 |
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee · No. 2:22-cr-00076-JRG-CRW · Doc. 26 · 2022-10-25 · Docket on CourtListener
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ] ] -vs- ] Case No.: 2:22 - CR - 76 ] CHAD B. THOMAS ] MOTION FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. §4241 Comes now Defendant, CHAD B. THOMAS, by and through counsel of record, and hereby moves the Court to allow a psychological evaluation pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 4241. Defendant respectfully requests that the trial proceedings be held in abeyance pending the psychological evaluation to be conducted by the Bureau of Prisons to include an assessment of the competency of Defendant and the need for any medication. In support of this motion, counsel shows the following: 1. Counsel has concerns regarding the present mental capacity of his client, Chad B. Thomas, and his ability to address the issues in his case. It has been reported to counsel from various credible sources that Defendant has a history of mental health issues and some of the present behaviors exhibited by Defendant further support those reports. Counsel is unaware if Defendant has been diagnosed with any mental health disorders. Counsel believes an evaluation is necessary to address the questions and concerns he has regarding Defendant’s current mental health and need for medication. 2. Given the significant liberty interests at stake and Defendant’s present mental instability, counsel does not believe he can represent Chad B. Thomas effectively without the benefit of a psychological evaluation. Case 2:22-cr-00076-JRG-CRW Document 26 Filed 10/25/22 Page 1 of 2 PageID #: 96 3. The Assistant United States Attorney assigned to this case has no objection to the request for evaluation and treatment. 4. Counsel has had recent communication with Defendant and believes that Defendant agrees to be evaluated. In consideration of the foregoing, counsel asks this Honorable Court to enter an Order allowing for a psychological evaluation pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 4241 at the Bureau of Prisons and for the trial proceedings to be held in abeyance pending the outcome and report of said evaluation. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Jefferson B. Fairchild _______ By: Jefferson B. Fairchild 117 South Depot Street Post Office Box 7 Rogersville, Tennessee 37857 (423) 272-2142 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that a true and exact copy of the foregoing Notice has been served upon the following by electronic filing to-wit: Mr. Mac Heavener Assistant U.S. Attorney Ms. Katie Adams U.S. Probation Officer (delivered via email) This 25th day of October, 2022. /s/ Jefferson B. Fairchild _______ Jefferson B. Fairchild Case 2:22-cr-00076-JRG-CRW Document 26 Filed 10/25/22 Page 2 of 2 PageID #: 97
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