LAKEPORT >> Nine Green appeared in court for his Appearance of Counsel/Plea Entry Hearing, where the Lake County Court Administrator, Jeff Rein, announces he has contacted 29 attorneys in an attempt to find counsel for Mr. Green.
Green is charged with two counts of Threats to Commit Crime which will Result in Death or Great Bodily Injury, Threats to an Elected Public Official, Willful and Malicious Harassment to Another Person and 34 counts of a Violation of Protective Order. The charges stem from a number of incidents, including Green allegedly spreading manure on the District Attorney’s office.
Judge Arnold Rosenfield presided over the matter and Deputy Attorney General Joyce Blair was present by telephone on behalf of the People of the State of California.
The Court announces that the matter is on calendar today for Determination of New Counsel. The Court Administrator has been trying to locate an attorney and an attorney has been located that may be able to represent Mr. Green, although he was not available until this week.
Mr. Green addressed the Court indicating that he cannot continue to waive time much longer.
The Court informed Mr. Green that there is an inherent waiver of time for the reasons stated.
There was a discussion relating to procuring counsel for Mr. Green.
Jeff Rein, the Court Administrator, informed the Court that the county will continue to search for an attorney and will do whatever is necessary to procure counsel for Mr. Green.
