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

(abusive sexual contact), § 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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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

DISTRICT OF ARIZONA 

 United States of America 

 v. 

Todd Jeremy Mertens

ORDER OF DETENTION PENDING TRIAL 

Case Number: CR-15-1501-25-PHX-SRB

In accordance with the Bail Reform Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3142(f), a detention hearing has been 

held. 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 trial in this case. 

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

detention of the defendant pending trial in this case. 

PART I -- FINDINGS OF FACT

☒ (1) There is probable cause to believe that the defendant has committed 

☒ 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, 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. § 2332b(g)(5)(B) (Federal crimes of terrorism) for which a 

maximum term of imprisonment of ten years or more is prescribed.

☐ an offense involving a minor victim prescribed in .1

☒ (2) The defendant has not rebutted the presumption established by finding 1 that no condition 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; or threaten, injure, or intimidate a prospective witness or juror. 

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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: 

 In addition to the unrebutted presumption, Defendant’s substance abuse and 

criminal history add to the risk of danger, as do his gang affiliation and prison 

discipline record. 

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

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

☒ The defendant has no resources in the United States from which he might make a bond reasonably calculated to assure his future appearance. 

☒ The defendant has a prior criminal history. 

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

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

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

of . 

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

Report, except: 

 

☒ In addition: 

Defendant has a record of prior failures to comply with court-ordered supervision which includes a failure to keep the state probation officer informed of his current address. 

There is also an indication that he was not truthful with respect to statements he made 

during the Pretrial Services interview about prior foreign travel. 

 The Court incorporates by reference the findings in the Pretrial Services Report 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 

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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 Judge. Pursuant 

to Rule 59, FED.R.CRIM.P., 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 may waive the right 

to review. See Rule 59, 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 Judge to allow Pretrial Services an opportunity to interview and investigate the 

potential third party custodian. 

 Dated this 18th day of December, 2015. 

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