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Judge recalls Margaret Dela Cruz matter for April after health update; orders UA and discovery review
Summary
Defense reported Margaret Dela Cruz had a stroke and now pneumonia; the court granted a reset, ordered a UA and directed parties to coordinate on potential inpatient treatment and discovery, recalling the matter for the week of April 27.
At docket call the defense attorney informed the court that Margaret Dela Cruz’s surgery was rescheduled after a recent stroke and that she currently has pneumonia. Defense said the parties had a tentative resolution but that any inpatient treatment timing depends on her recovery and the surgeon’s schedule.
The judge instructed counsel to provide the court with medical documentation and requested the defense and probation coordinate a UA that day. “We’re gonna get a UA today,” the judge directed, and the matter was recalled for the week of April 27 to allow the parties to confirm medical status, treatment placement and the availability of inpatient programs.
Defense counsel noted the state had used a thumb drive for discovery but that some report files had been slow to open; the judge asked the parties to confer and said defense must have access to the exhibits before any final disposition. The court emphasized accommodation for health issues while ensuring compliance with supervision conditions.
The court’s directions were procedural: obtain medical and discovery documentation, complete the UA, and return the matter on the recalled date for further proceedings.
