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hospital.”39 The medical examiner replied that the request could not be met “because there was no vehicle in
a good condition.”40
23.
Ms. Chinchilla was again rushed to HSJD as an emergency on January 12, 1998 and
admitted41 until January 21, 1998,42 with an abscess in the right buttock.43
24.
On March 5, 1998, the judge again requested the medical examiner to examine Ms.
Chinchilla.44 The medical examiner's report revealed that she had “problems of leukemia, osteoporosis, and
diabetes. History of a splenectomy (January 1998).” As well as being “generally unwell from being run down”
and it was suggested that she receive treatment through appointments at the HSJD.45
25.
On July 13, 1998, the Judge received a brief from Mrs. Chinchilla requesting a “private
hearing in his chambers” on matters to do with her situation.46 On July 14, 1998, the Judge said that the
Inspector General of the court would be visiting the COF “soon, so you may explain your problem to him.” 47
26.
On August 20, 1998, the Judge asked the judiciary medical examiner to re-examine Ms.
Chinchilla in order to determine “if the excessive requests for hospital visits that this inmate is making are
necessary.”48 The medical examiner reported that “she has a urethral cyst” as well as “gynecological, diabetic,
and urethral problems,” and he suggested that appointments could be made with the HSJD to obtain care. 49
27.
In 1998 the Judge granted Ms. Chinchilla permission to go to medical appointments on the
following dates: January 5 and 20, 1998;50 January 6, 1998;51 May 12, 1998;52 June 11 and 23, 1998 ;53 July 1,
39
Appendix 1. Certification of final decision 429-96. Judiciary. Final Decision No. 429-96 Pf- 7º Decision of the Second
Criminal Enforcement Court of January 2, 1998. Page 223. Appendix 8 to the initial petition
40
Appendix 1. Certification of final decision 429-96. Judiciary. Forensic Medicine Division. Communication of January
7, 1998, Page 229. Appendix 8 to the initial petition
41
Appendix 1. Certification of final decision 429-96. Female Orientation Center. Official Letter No. 007-98 Ref.
SRIA_AMDS/acf. Communication from the Deputy Director of the Female Orientation Center to the Second Criminal
Enforcement Court, January 13, 1998. Page 232. Appendix 8 to the initial petition
42
Appendix 1. Certification of final decision 429-96. Female Orientation Center. Official Letter No. 008-98 Ref.
SRIA_AMDS/acf. Communication from the Deputy Director of the Female Orientation Center to the Second Criminal
Enforcement Court, January 22, 1998. Page 236. Appendix 8 to the initial petition
43
Appendix 2. Incidental Motions for Early Release. San Juan de Dios General Hospital. Medical Records Department.
Certification 447/04. March 2, 2004, Pages 2 and 3. Appendix 3 to the initial petition.
44
Appendix 1. Certification of final decision 429-96. Judiciary. Final Decision No. 429-96 Pf- 7º Decision of the Second
Criminal Enforcement Court of March 5, 1998. Page 238. Appendix 8 to the initial petition.
45
Appendix 1. Certification of final decision 429-96. Judiciary. Forensic Medicine Division. Communication dated
March 24, 1998. Page 240. Appendix 8 to the initial petition.
46
Appendix 1. Certification of final decision 429-96. Female Orientation Center. Communication from Ms. María Inés
Chinchilla Sandoval to the Second Criminal Enforcement Court, June 13, 1998. Page 269. Appendix 8 to the initial petition
47
Appendix 1. Certification of final decision 429-96. Judiciary. Final Decision No. 429-96 Pf- 7º Decision of the Second
Criminal Enforcement Court of July 14, 1998. Page 270. Appendix 8 to the initial petition.
48
Appendix 1. Certification of final decision 429-96. Judiciary. Final Decision No. 429-96 Pf- 7º Decision of the Second
Criminal Enforcement Court of August 28, 1998. Page 285. Appendix 8 to the initial petition.
49
Appendix 1. Certification of final decision 429-96. Judiciary. Forensic Medicine Division. Communication of
September 3, 1998. Page 303. Appendix 8 to the initial petition.
50
Appendix 1. Certification of final decision 429-96. Judiciary. Final Decision No. 429-96 Pf- 7º Decision of the Second
Criminal Enforcement Court of December 2, 1997. Page 205. Appendix 8 to the initial petition.