Opinion
NO. 12-12-00214-CR
08-15-2012
In re: HEIEN WOOTEN, RELATOR
ORIGINAL PROCEEDING
MEMORANDUM OPINION
PER CURIAM
On June 19, 2012, this Court initiated contempt proceedings against court reporter Helen Wooten for failing to obey its May 1, 2012 order by which it was ordered that Wooten file the reporter's record in cause number 12-11-00365-CR on or before May 11, 2012. Wooten was ordered to appear before this court at 2:00 p.m. on July 16, 2012, prepared to show to this Court why she should not be held in contempt for failing to obey this Court's order of May 1, 2012. Wooten appeared in person at 2:00 p.m. on July 16, 2012, and filed the complete reporter's record in cause number 12-11-00365-CR.
At the conclusion of the hearing, the Court found Wooten in contempt for violating the May 1, 2012 order. As punishment, the Court assessed a fine of $500.00 payable to the Clerk of the Twelfth Court of Appeals on or before noon on August 15, 2012. Wooten timely paid the fine assessed. Because Wooten has purged herself of her contempt, this original proceeding is dismissed.Panel consisted of Worthen, C.J., Griffith, J., and Hoyle, J.
(DO NOT PUBLISH)
JUDGMENT
NO. 12-12-00214-CR
IN RE: HELEN WOOTEN, Relator
ORIGINAL PROCEEDING
ON THIS DAY came to be considered the original contempt proceeding against court reporter Helen Wooten, the relator in Cause No. 12-12-00214-CR, pending on the docket of the 12th Court of Appeals District, Tyler, Texas. Because Helen Wooten has purged herself of her contempt, this original proceeding is dismissed.
By per curiam opinion.
Panel consisted of Worthen, C.J., Griffith, J., and Hoyle, J.