Judge permits defendant Edward Hall to relocate to North Carolina under conditions

The presiding judge granted a defense request to allow defendant Edward Richard Hall to travel to and reside in North Carolina, subject to bond conditions and supervision. Defense counsel said the defendant had been accepted by a North Carolina treatment provider and asked the court to permit relocation so the defendant could continue testing and comply with conditions there.

The defense attorney told the court that the victim had been contacted and indicated she was “okay with the defendant traveling to North Carolina to reside to work.” The attorney also said the defendant was accepted by a program referred to in court as "Delta Oaks" and that supervision and testing arrangements would be in place in North Carolina.

The judge granted the request on the record and the defendant was permitted to leave under the specified conditions.

Why it matters: Travel and relocation requests affect supervision, compliance monitoring, and victims’ interests. The court made the relocation contingent on the defendant’s continued ability to meet bond conditions while in North Carolina.

Details on conditions: The transcript shows counsel discussed ensuring the defendant would “meet all conditions of bond while there.” The court’s ruling preserved the court’s oversight while allowing residency and work relocation in another state.

Next steps: Defense counsel must ensure compliance with bond conditions and coordinate with the court if supervision or reporting arrangements change. The court did not record further specific travel paperwork requirements on the transcript.