Opinion
NO. WR-86,885-01
07-12-2017
IN RE CHARLES LEONARD WOODS, Relator
ON APPLICATION FOR A WRIT OF MANDAMUS CAUSE NOS. 1348899-A; 1348900-A; 1348901-A; 1348902-A IN THE 178th DISTRICT COURT FROM HARRIS 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, Relator contends that he filed four applications for a writ of habeas corpus in the 178th District Court of Harris County, the District Court entered three timely orders designating issues on December 5, 2016 and December 7, 2016, more than 180 days have passed since the date the State received the applications, and the applications have not been timely forwarded to this Court as mandated by Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 73.4(b)(5).
An untimely ODI was entered on May 5, 2016 concerning one of the applications. --------
Respondent, the District Clerk of Harris County, is ordered to file a response, which may be made by submitting the record on such habeas corpus applications, submitting proof of the date of receipt by the State showing 180 days has not yet elapsed, or stating that Relator has not filed applications for a writ of habeas corpus in Harris County. This application for leave to file a writ of mandamus shall be held in abeyance until Respondent has submitted the appropriate response. Such response shall be submitted within 30 days of the date of this order. Filed: July 12, 2017
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