Ex Parte N.C. ( 2017 )

IN THE
TENTH COURT OF APPEALS
No. 10-14-00102-CV
EX PARTE N.C.
From the 12th District Court
Walker County, Texas
Trial Court No. 26744
ORDER
On March 22, 2017, this appeal was abated to the trial court to hold a hearing to
determine a procedure whereby the legal rights of N.C. could be protected, including, if
exceptional circumstances exist, the appointment of counsel pursuant to section 24.016 of
the Texas Government Code. See TEX. GOV’T CODE ANN. § 24.016 (West 2004); Gibson v.
Tolbert, 102 S.W.3d 710, 712-13 (Tex. 2003). After the required hearing, the trial court
appointed counsel for N.C.
Accordingly, this appeal is reinstated. N.C.’s brief is due 30 days from the date of
this order.
PER CURIAM
Before Chief Justice Gray,
Justice Davis, and
Justice Scoggins
Appeal reinstated
Order issued and filed May 24, 2017
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