in Re Brad Steven Decker

In The
Court of Appeals
Sixth Appellate District of Texas at Texarkana
No. 06-17-00035-CV
IN RE BRAD STEVEN DECKER
Original Habeas Proceeding
Before Morriss, C.J., Moseley and Burgess, JJ.
ORDER
On February 7, 2017, the trial court heard evidence and argument of counsel relative to the
petition of Tamara Michelle Decker (real party in interest) for enforcement by contempt of court
of temporary orders and of the trial court’s property division in the parties’ decree of divorce. On
February 8, 2017, the trial court entered an order holding Brad Steven Decker in both criminal and
civil contempt of court. Decker has filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus, together with an
emergency motion to set bond pursuant to Section 22.221(d) of the Texas Government Code and
Rule 52.8(b) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, pending this Court’s resolution of his
petition. See TEX. GOV’T CODE ANN. § 22.221(d) (West 2014); TEX. R. APP. P. 52.8(b).
It appears to this Court that the motion to set bond should be granted. After considering
all relevant factors, we order Decker’s release from confinement in the Red River County Jail on
his payment of a cash bond in the amount of $5,000.00. The bond amount shall be paid over to
the Red River County District Clerk and is strictly conditioned on Decker’s appearance in the trial
court as noticed.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
BY THE COURT
Date: March 7, 2017
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