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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

DISTRICT OF ARIZONA 

 United States of America 

 v. 

 Cruz Armando Ortega-Avina 

ORDER OF DETENTION PENDING DISPOSITION

Case Number: CR-15-1055-PHX-NVW 

In accordance with FRCP 32.1 and 18 U.S.C. § 3143(a)(1), the issue of detention was submitted to the Court. I 

conclude that the following facts are established:(Check one or both, as applicable.) 

☐ by clear and convincing evidence the defendant is a danger to the community and require the detention of 

the defendant pending disposition in this case. 

☒ by a preponderance of the evidence the defendant is a serious flight risk and require the detention of the 

defendant pending disposition in this case. 

PART I -- FINDINGS OF FACT 

☐ (1) The defendant has been convicted of a federal offense (or a state or local offense that would have 

been a federal offense if a circumstance giving rise to federal jurisdiction had existed) that is: 

☐ an offense for which a maximum term of imprisonment of ten years or more is prescribed in 

21 U.S.C. §§ 801 et seq., 951 et seq, 951 et seq, 955a (Section 1 of Act of Sept. 15 1980), or 

46 U.S.C. App. § 1901 et seq. 

☐ an offense under 18 U.S.C. §§ 924(c), 956(a), or 2332(b). 

☐ an offense listed in 18 U.S.C. § 3156(a)(4) (defined as crime of violence) or 18 U.S.C. 

§ 2332b(g)(5)(B) (Federal crimes of terrorism) for which the maximum term of 

imprisonment of ten years or more is prescribed. 

☐ an offense for which the maximum sentence is life imprisonment or death. 

☐ a felony that was committed after the defendant had been convicted of two or more prior 

federal offenses described in 18 U.S.C. § 3142(f)(1)(A)-(C), or comparable state or local 

offenses. 

☐ an offense involving a minor victim prescribed in .1

☐ any felony that is not a crime of violence but involves: 

☐ a minor victim 

☐ the possession of use of a firearm or destructive device or any other dangerous weapon 

☐ a failure to register under 18 U.S.C. § 2250 

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 Insert as applicable: Title 18, § 1201 (kidnapping), § 1591 (sex trafficking), § 2241 (aggravated sexual abuse), § 2242 (sexual abuse), § 2244(a)(1) (certain abusive sexual 

content) § 2245 (offenses resulting in death), § 2251 (sexual exploitation of children), § 2251A (selling or buying of children), § 2252 et seq. (certain activities relating to 

material involving sexual exploitation of minors), § 2252A et seq. (certain activities relating to material constituting or containing child pornography), § 2260 (production of 

sexually explicit depictions of minors for importation into the U.S.), § 2421 (transportation for prostitution or a criminal sexual activity offense), § 2422 (coercion or 

enticement for a criminal sexual activity), § 2423 (transportation of minors with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity), § 2425 (use of interstate facilities to transmit 

information about a minor). 

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☐ (2) The offense described in finding (1) was committed while the defendant was on release pending 

trial for a federal, state or local offense. 

☐ (3) A period of not more than five years has elapsed since the date of conviction or release of the 

defendant from imprisonment for the offense described in finding (1). 

☐ (4) The defendant has not rebutted the presumption established by the above Findings of Fact that no 

conditions or combination of conditions will reasonably assure the appearance of the defendant as 

required and the safety of the community. 

ALTERNATIVE FINDINGS 

☒ (1) There is a serious risk that the defendant will flee; no condition or combination of conditions will 

reasonably assure the appearance of the defendant as required. 

☐ (2) No condition or combination of conditions will reasonably assure the safety of others and the 

community. 

☐ (3) There is a serious risk that the defendant will (obstruct or attempt to obstruct justice) (threaten, 

injure, or intimidate a prospective witness or juror). 

☒ (4) The defendant has failed to prove by clear and convincing evidence that he does not pose a risk of 

flight. 

PART II -- WRITTEN STATEMENT OF REASONS FOR DETENTION

(Check one or both, as applicable.)

☐ (1) I find that the credible testimony and information submitted at the hearing establishes by clear and 

convincing evidence as to danger that: 

☒ (2) I find by a preponderance of the evidence as to risk of flight that: 

☒ The defendant is not a citizen of the United States. 

☒ The defendant, at the time of the charged offense, was in the United States illegally. 

☒ The defendant has no significant contacts in the United States or in the District of Arizona. 

☒ The defendant has no resources in the United States from which he/she might make a bond 

reasonably calculated to assure his/her future appearance. 

☒ The defendant has a prior criminal history. 

☐ The defendant lives and works in Mexico. 

☐ The defendant is an amnesty applicant but has no substantial ties in Arizona or in the 

United States and has substantial family ties to Mexico. 

☐ There is a record of prior failure to appear in court as ordered. 

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☐ The defendant attempted to evade law enforcement contact by fleeing from law 

enforcement. 

☐ The defendant is facing a minimum mandatory of incarceration and maximum 

of . 

☐ The defendant does not dispute the information contained in the Pretrial Services Report: 

☒ In addition: 

The defendant submitted the issue of detention and is alleged to have violated conditions of supervised 

release. 

The Court incorporates by reference the findings of the Pretrial Services Agency which were reviewed by 

the Court at the time of the hearing in this matter. 

PART III -- DIRECTIONS REGARDING DETENTION

 The defendant is committed to the custody of the Attorney General or his/her designated representative for 

confinement in a corrections facility separate, to the extent practicable, from persons awaiting or serving sentences 

or being held in custody pending appeal. The defendant shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity for private 

consultation with defense counsel. On order of a court of the United States or on request of an attorney for the 

Government, the person in charge of the corrections facility shall deliver the defendant to the United States Marshal 

for the purpose of an appearance in connection with a court proceeding. 

PART IV -- APPEALS AND THIRD PARTY RELEASE

 IT IS ORDERED that should an appeal of this detention order be filed with the District Court, it is 

counsel’s responsibility to deliver a copy of the motion for review/reconsideration to Pretrial Services at least one 

day prior to the hearing set before the District Court. Pursuant to Rule 59(a), FED.R.CRIM.P., effective December 

1, 2009, defendant shall have fourteen (14) days from the date of service of a copy of this order or after the oral 

order is stated on the record within which to file specific written objections with the District Court. Failure to 

timely file objections in accordance with Rule 59(a) may waive the right to review. 59(a), FED.R.CRIM.P. 

 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that if a release to a third party is to be considered, it is counsel’s 

responsibility to notify Pretrial Services sufficiently in advance of the hearing before the District Court to allow 

Pretrial Services an opportunity to interview and investigate the potential third party custodian. 

 Dated this 17th day of May, 2016. 

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