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Raymond Angel Cruz case continued; court discusses psychosexual evaluation costs and scheduling for possible SOC
Summary
The court continued the Raymond Angel Cruz matter to allow the parties to resolve a proposed stipulated order of continuance tied to a psychosexual evaluation and possible Stipulated Order of Continuance (SOC); defense asked the court to consider waiving or assisting with evaluation costs because the defendant reports limited income.
The court continued proceedings in the case of Raymond Angel Cruz on Feb. 5 as defense and prosecution negotiated a potential resolution that would include a psychosexual evaluation and a stipulated order of continuance (SOC).
Defense counsel told the court Angel Cruz is agreeable to a stipulated order of continuance but cannot afford the proposed probation fees and the cost of the psychosexual evaluation. Counsel said Angel Cruz earns about $40,000 a year and that roughly half of his income goes to housing. Counsel asked whether the court could pay for the evaluation if Angel Cruz agreed to enter the SOC.
The judge said she was reluctant to commit the court to paying treatment costs without a concrete figure and suggested defense file a petition setting out the requested amounts and the defendant’s financial circumstances. Prosecutors and defense discussed alternatives including checking the defendant’s insurance, Apple Health (Medicaid), and whether treatment providers might offer sliding-scale options. The prosecution indicated it had no objection to the defense asking the court to waive probation costs and said the court has mechanisms for indigent petitions but would need a number to evaluate.
On scheduling, the court set a readiness hearing for March 5 at 2 p.m., a trial for March 11 at 9 a.m., and a pretrial for Feb. 18 at 9 a.m. Speedy-trial dates were discussed; the record reflects a speedy-trial deadline of May 6. Defense said Angel Cruz remains interested in the SOC if the financial and treatment logistics can be resolved.
The judge asked counsel to investigate insurance coverage or sliding-scale providers and to prepare any petition for court-paid evaluation if needed. The court will revisit the matter at the upcoming pretrial and readiness dates.
