This announcement is for the El Paso, Midland-Odessa, and Pecos divisions.
Due to a measles outbreak currently impacting West Texas Detention Facility and its implications on speedy trial rights under 18 U.S.C. 3161, the Court finds that the end of justice outweigh the interest of the Defendants and of the public in a speedy trial, and that the period of time from February 12, 2026 through March 4, 2026, is excludable time within the Speedy Trial Act 18 U.S.C. 3161 and is hereby EXCLUDED from respective speedy trial calculations pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3161 (h)(7)(A).
To view the Orders, click the links below:
General Order Regarding Speedy Trial Act-El Paso
General Order Regarding Speedy Trial Act-Midland-Odessa and Pecos