A November 21 mention date has been set for the two men charged with the death of construction worker, Mario Deane.
The new date was set when one of the men, 35-year-old Marvin Orr, made an appearance in the St. James Resident Magistrate’s Court today.
The other, 25-year-old Adrian Morgan, was absent.
Last week, the court gave an order for Morgan to be transferred from the Falmouth lockup to St. Catherine for medical treatment.
Both men have mental health issues.
Senior Resident Magistrate, Carolyn Tai, today made an order for Orr to be transferred to the Tower Street Correctional facility for a forensic and psychologist report.
One of the attorneys representing Orr, Trevor Ho-Lyn, pointed out that it appears that neither of the accused was getting his treatment.
Mr. Ho-Lyn also requested a journal of Mr. Orr’s medical treatment while in custody.
The court was told that there’s a matron assigned to the Falmouth lockup.
Mr. Ho-Lyn then enquired whether having a matron giving medication was a forced order, or a routine procedure.
This was not cleared up, and RM Tai then issued a subpoena for the matron to be present at the next court hearing in November.
The nurse is expected to tell the court the type of medication and treatment Orr is receiving.
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