Opinion
03-23-00493-CR
05-09-2024
Jarrod Anthonie Scales, Appellant v. The State of Texas, Appellee
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FROM THE 368TH DISTRICT COURT OF WILLIAMSON COUNTY NO. 21-1601-K368, THE HONORABLE SARAH SOELDNER BRUCHMILLER, JUDGE PRESIDING
Before Justices Baker, Triana, and Kelly
ORDER AND MEMORANDUM OPINION
PER CURIAM
Appellant's brief was originally due December 27, 2023. On April 9, 2024, this Court ordered appellant to file his brief by April 26, 2024, and informed him that a failure to file his brief would result in the referral of this case to the trial court for a hearing under Rule 38.8(b) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure. To date, the brief has not been tendered for filing, and is overdue.
The appeal is abated and remanded to the trial court. The trial court shall conduct a hearing to determine whether appellant desires to prosecute this appeal and, if so, whether counsel has abandoned this appeal. See Tex. R. App. P. 38.8(b)(2), (3). The court shall make appropriate written findings and recommendations. See id. R. 38.8(b)(2), (3). If necessary, the court shall appoint substitute counsel who will effectively represent appellant in this appeal. Following the hearing, which shall be transcribed, the trial court shall order the appropriate supplemental clerk's and reporter's records-including all findings and orders-to be prepared and forwarded to this Court no later than June 10, 2024. See id. R. 38.8(b)(3).
It is so ordered.
Abated and Remanded.