Ex Parte N.C.

Opinion

IN THE TENTH COURT OF APPEALS

No. 10-14-00102-CV

EX PARTE N.C.

From the 12th District Court Walker County, Texas Trial Court No. 26744

ORDER

On March 22, 2017, this appeal was abated to the trial court to hold a hearing to

determine a procedure whereby the legal rights of N.C. could be protected, including, if

exceptional circumstances exist, the appointment of counsel pursuant to section 24.016 of

the Texas Government Code. See TEX. GOV’T CODE ANN. § 24.016 (West 2004); Gibson v.

Tolbert, 102 S.W.3d 710, 712-13 (Tex. 2003). After the required hearing, the trial court

appointed counsel for N.C.

Accordingly, this appeal is reinstated. N.C.’s brief is due 30 days from the date of

this order.

PER CURIAM Before Chief Justice Gray, Justice Davis, and Justice Scoggins Appeal reinstated Order issued and filed May 24, 2017

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