Opinion
No. WR-28,005-03.
December 20, 2006. DO NOT PUBLISH.
On Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Cause No. 21,044D in the 362nd District Court from Denton County.
ORDER
Pursuant to the provisions of Article 11.07 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, the clerk of the trial court transmitted to this Court this application for a writ of habeas corpus. Ex parte Young, 418 S.W.2d 824, 826 (Tex.Crim.App. 1967). Applicant was convicted of burglary of a habitation and sentenced to twenty-five years' imprisonment. He did not appeal his conviction. Applicant contends that he was denied the opportunity to be heard at a parole or mandatory supervision revocation hearing. Applicant has alleged facts that, if true, might entitle him to relief. In these circumstances, additional facts are needed. As we held in Ex parte Rodriguez, 334 S.W.2d 294, 294 (Tex.Crim.App. 1997), the trial court is the appropriate forum for findings of fact. Accordingly, the trial court shall resolve Applicant's claim by ordering an affidavit from TDCJ-Pardons and Paroles Division. If the trial court elects to hold a hearing, it shall determine whether Applicant is indigent. If Applicant is indigent and wishes to be represented by counsel, the trial court shall appoint an attorney to represent Applicant at the hearing. Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 26.04. The trial court shall then make findings of fact as to whether Applicant's parole or mandatory supervision was revoked, whether a hearing was held, and, if so, whether Applicant was denied the opportunity to be heard. If no hearing was held, the trial court shall make findings as to why there was no hearing. The trial court shall also make any other findings of fact and conclusions of law that it deems relevant and appropriate to the disposition of Applicant's claim for habeas corpus relief. This application will be held in abeyance until the trial court has resolved the fact issues. The issues shall be resolved within 90 days of this order. If any continuances are granted, a copy of the order granting the continuance shall be sent to this Court. A supplemental transcript containing all affidavits and interrogatories or the transcription of the court reporter's notes from any hearing or deposition, along with the trial court's supplemental findings of fact and conclusions of law, shall be returned to this Court within 120 days of the date of this order. Any extensions of time shall be obtained from this Court.