IN THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS
OF TEXAS
NO. WR-29,405-07
IN RE TUAN VAN LY, Relator
ON APPLICATION FOR A WRIT OF MANDAMUS
CAUSE NO. 643995 IN THE 228TH DISTRICT COURT
FROM HARRIS COUNTY
Per curiam.
ORDER
Relator has filed a motion for leave to file an application for a writ of mandamus pursuant
to the original jurisdiction of this Court. In it, he contends that he filed a “Petition for Commutation
of Sentence” in the 228th District Court of Harris County, seeking a written recommendation from
the trial court pursuant to Section 143.52 of the Texas Administrative Code, but that the trial court
has not ruled on his petition. Relator sought relief by way of mandamus in the Fourteenth Court of
Appeals, which denied mandamus relief. In re Tuan Van Ly, No. 14-18-00453-CR (Tex. App. —
Houston [14th Dist.] June 12, 2018) (not designated for publication). Relator now seeks mandamus
relief in this Court.
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Respondent, the Judge of the 228th District Court of Harris County, shall file a response with
this Court by stating whether Relator’s petition has been properly filed in the district court, and if
so, whether the trial court has ruled on Relator’s petition. Respondent’s answer shall be submitted
within 30 days of the date of this order. This application for leave to file a writ of mandamus will
be held in abeyance until Respondent has submitted the appropriate response.
Filed: August 22, 2018
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