Order for Hearing by Electronic Means — USA v. Harun (Dkt. 8, S.D. Ga.)

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Order, Document 8, filed 07/18/22 in United States of America v. Gladys Harun, CR 322-009 (S.D. Ga., Dublin Division), setting out how an initial appearance, arraignment and advice of rights may take place electronically. It cites Chief Judge J. Randal Hall's authorization, during the COVID-19 national emergency, for criminal proceedings by video conferencing or by telephone if video is not reasonably available. Defense counsel shall explain the order and the Defendant's Statement Regarding Appearance By Electronic Means form to the defendant and file the executed form within seven days of the order. Counsel who need the court's subpoena power for a witness must notify the courtroom deputy clerk at least three days before the hearing and must mark and email exhibits at least twenty-four hours before it. The order is dated July 18, 2022, at Augusta, Georgia.

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 
 
FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF GEORGIA 
 
DUBLIN DIVISION 
 
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 
) 
 
) 
 
v. 
) 
CR 322-009 
 
 
) 
GLADYS HARUN 
) 
__________ 
 
O R D E R 
__________ 
 
This matter is scheduled, or is due to be scheduled, for an initial appearance, 
arraignment, and advice of rights.  In response to global spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 
(COVID-19) and resulting national emergency, the Honorable J. Randal Hall, Chief Judge, 
authorized the judges of this District to conduct criminal proceedings electronically by video 
conferencing or telephonic conferencing if video conferencing is not reasonably available.  In 
Re: The National Emergency Declared on March 13, 2020, 1:20-MC-005, ECF No. 1 (S.D. 
Ga. Mar. 30, 2020).   
The Clerk of Court shall attach to this Order the undersigned’s form for Defendant’s 
Statement Regarding Appearance By Electronic Means.  Defense counsel shall explain this 
Order and the form to Defendant, and counsel shall file the executed form on the docket within 
seven days of this Order, or as soon in advance of the hearing as reasonably possible if 
scheduled to occur in less than seven days.  The form may contain electronic signatures or 
counsel may sign on behalf of Defendant with express consent.   
If any party intends to call a witness during a hearing held by electronic means, counsel 
must make arrangements for the witness to attend by electronic means.  Should a party require 
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the subpoena power of the Court to secure a witness’s attendance, counsel must notify the 
undersigned’s 
Courtroom 
Deputy 
Clerk, 
Courtnay 
Capps, 
by 
email 
to 
Courtnay_Capps@gas.uscourts.gov, at least three days before the hearing.  Counsel must mark 
exhibits and email them to Mrs. Capps at least twenty-four hours before the hearing.  The 
Court will email counsel instructions for all participants to dial into the hearing.    
The Court appreciates the cooperation of counsel and all involved parties as we strive 
to administer speedy and effective justice while safeguarding the health and safety of all 
participants. 
 
SO ORDERED this 18th day of July, 2022, at Augusta, Georgia. 
 
 
 
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