IN THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS
OF TEXAS
CAUSE NO. 31900-A IN THE 23RD DISTRICT COURT
FROM BRAZORIA COUNTY
O R D E R
Pursuant to the provisions of Article 11.07 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, the clerk of the trial court transmitted to this Court this application for writ of habeas corpus. Ex parte Young, 418 S.W.2d 824, 826 (Tex. Crim. App. 1967). Applicant was convicted of burglary of habitation with intent to commit theft and sentenced to fifteen (15) years' imprisonment.
Applicant contends that he has never been convicted of a sex offense but that sex offender conditions were imposed when he was released on parole on December 20, 2005, and that release was revoked for his failure to comply with those conditions on or about September 27, 2006.
The trial court finds that the facts underlying the burglary conviction reflect that the imposition of sex offender conditions was proper. However, Applicant has alleged facts that, if true, might entitle him to relief. See Ex parte McCurry, 175 S.W.3d 784 (Tex. Crim. App. 2005); see also Coleman v. Dretke, 395 F.3d 216 (5th Cir. 2004). In these circumstances, additional facts are needed. As we held in Ex parte Rodriguez, 334 S.W.2d 294, 294 (Tex. Crim. App. 1997), the trial court is the appropriate forum for findings of fact. The trial court shall determine whether Applicant is a sex offender within the meaning of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Art. 42.12, Sec. 9A (a) (2) and whether he has a reportable conviction or adjudication as defined by Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Art. 62.001 (5). The trial court shall also give the Board of Pardons and Paroles an opportunity to respond to Applicant's contentions. The trial court may use any means set out in Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 11.07, § 3(d). In the appropriate case, the trial court may rely on its personal recollection. Id.
If the trial court elects to hold a hearing, it shall determine whether Applicant is indigent. If Applicant is indigent and wishes to be represented by counsel, the trial court shall appoint an attorney to represent Applicant at the hearing. Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 26.04.
The trial court shall make findings of fact as to whether Applicant has been convicted of a sex offense; if he has not, whether the Board of Pardons and Paroles afforded Applicant due process before imposing sex offender conditions of release; and whether Applicant's release was revoked for a violation of sex offender conditions of release. The trial court shall also make any other findings of fact and conclusions of law that it deems relevant and appropriate to the disposition of Applicant's claim for habeas corpus relief.
This application will be held in abeyance until the trial court has resolved the fact issues. The issues shall be resolved within 90 days of this order. If any continuances are granted, a copy of the order granting the continuance shall be sent to this Court. A supplemental transcript containing all affidavits and interrogatories or the transcription of the court reporter's notes from any hearing or deposition; any court records confirming that Applicant has been convicted of a sex offense; any response from the Board of Pardons and Paroles; and the trial court's supplemental findings of fact and conclusions of law, shall be returned to this Court within 120 days of the date of this order. Any extensions of time shall be obtained from this Court.
Filed: October 17, 2007
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