IN THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS
OF TEXAS
NO. WR-31,243-04
IN RE JAMES MAURICE GRIMES, Relator
ON APPLICATION FOR A WRIT OF MANDAMUS
CAUSE NO. 9400486 IN THE 177TH 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 an application for a writ of
habeas corpus in the 177th District Court of Harris County, the District Court entered a timely order
designating issues on November 20, 2015, more than 180 days have passed since the date the State
received the application, and the application has not been timely forwarded to this Court as mandated
by Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 73.4(b)(5).
Respondent, the District Clerk of Harris County, is ordered to file a response, which may be
made by submitting the record on such habeas corpus application, submitting proof of the date of
receipt by the State showing 180 days has not yet elapsed, or stating that Relator has not filed an
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application for a writ of habeas corpus in Harris County. This application for leave to file a writ of
mandamus shall be held in abeyance until Respondent has submitted the appropriate response. Such
response shall be submitted within 30 days of the date of this order.
Filed: November 2, 2016
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