NO. 07-06-0447-CV
IN THE COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE SEVENTH DISTRICT OF TEXAS
AT AMARILLO
PANEL B
JUNE 5, 2007
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IN THE INTEREST OF M.D.J., M.D.J., AND M.D.J.
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FROM THE 69 TH DISTRICT COURT OF MOORE COUNTY;
NO. 02-66; HON. DAVID L. GLEASON, PRESIDING
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Memorandum Order of Dismissal
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Before QUINN, C.J., and CAMPBELL and HANCOCK, JJ.
Michael Jones appeals from orders holding him in contempt and revoking his previously suspended commitment. He seeks to reverse the “contempt finding” and obtain his release by contending that he was denied due process and effective counsel at the hearing. We dismiss for want of jurisdiction.
An appellate court may not review a contempt order on direct appeal. Texas Animal Health Comm’n v. Nunley, 647 S.W.2d 951, 952-53 (Tex. 1983); In re B.C.C., 187 S.W.3d 721, 723 (Tex. App. – Tyler 2006, no pet.); Cadle Co. v. Lobingier, 50 S.W.3d 662, 671 (Tex. App. – Fort Worth 2001, pet. denied). Review occurs through either a petition for writ of habeas corpus or for writ of mandamus depending upon whether the complainant suffers confinement . Cadle Co. v. Lobingier, 50 S.W.3d at 671. Therefore, we lack jurisdiction to consider this appeal and dismiss it.
Brian Quinn
Chief Justice