Jordan L. Walker v. the State of Texas ( 2023 )

TEXAS COURT OF APPEALS, THIRD DISTRICT, AT AUSTIN
NO. 03-22-00507-CR
Jordan L. Walker, Appellant
v.
The State of Texas, Appellee
FROM THE 264TH DISTRICT COURT OF BELL COUNTY
NO. 83722, THE HONORABLE PAUL L. LEPAK, JUDGE PRESIDING
ORDER AND MEMORANDUM OPINION
PER CURIAM
Appellant’s brief was originally due December 2, 2022. On January 10, 2023,
this Court sent a notice to appellant informing him that his brief was overdue and that a failure to
file a satisfactory response by January 20, 2023, 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.
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 February 27, 2023. See id. R. 38.8(b)(3).
It is so ordered January 31, 2023.
Before Justices Baker, Kelly, and Smith
Abated and Remanded
Filed: January 31, 2023
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