Ex Parte Oscar Mascorro ( 2011 )

MEMORANDUM OPINION
No. 04-11-00795-CV
EX PARTE Oscar MASCORRO
Original Habeas Corpus Proceeding 1
PER CURIAM
Sitting: Karen Angelini, Justice
Phylis J. Speedlin, Justice
Marialyn Barnard, Justice
Delivered and Filed: November 30, 2011
PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS DENIED AS MOOT
On November 7, 2011, relator filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus, complaining the
Sheriff has failed to give him “good time” credit during his 180 day confinement after being held
in contempt for failure to pay child support. However, on September 26, 2011 relator was
released pursuant to a conditional release order signed by the trial court. The purpose of a
habeas corpus proceeding is to ascertain whether the relator has been unlawfully confined. Ex
parte Gordon, 584 S.W.2d 686, 688 (Tex. 1979); In re Alexander, 243 S.W.3d 822, 827 (Tex.
App.—San Antonio 2007, orig. proceeding). Because relator is no longer confined, we have
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This proceeding arises out of Cause No. 2000EM502512, in the 37th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas,
the Honorable David A. Berchelmann presiding.
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determined this petition is now moot. Accordingly, relator’s petition for writ of habeas corpus is
DENIED AS MOOT.
PER CURIAM
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