Opinion
NO. WR-47,192-02
06-26-2013
IN RE COREY OSHAWN WALKER, Relator
ON APPLICATION FOR A WRIT OF MANDAMUS
FROM TARRANT COUNTY
Per curiam .
ORDER
Relator has filed a motion for leave to file an application for a writ of mandamus pursuant to the original jurisdiction of this Court. In it, he contends that he is serving sentences in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, but has additional charges pending in Tarrant County that the Tarrant County District Attorney refuses to prosecute. Relator alleges that these unresolved Tarrant County charges are evidenced by detainers that have been in effect since January 2011. Relator alleges he has filed a motions for appointment of counsel and a speedy trial as well as motions to dismiss and other miscellaneous pre-trial motions in an attempt to resolve any pending charges.
Respondent, Joe Shannon, Jr., the District Attorney of Tarrant County, shall file a response with this Court answering whether his office has lodged detainers against Relator for pending criminal charges. If Tarrant County detainers encumber the Relator, the Respondent shall detail any criminal charges currently pending against Relator and inform this Court whether Relator has been appointed counsel and what measures, if any, have been taken to resolve the pending charges. Respondent's answer shall be submitted within 30 days of the date of this order. This application for leave to file a writ of mandamus will be held in abeyance until Respondent has submitted his response. Do not publish