FREDDIE LEE PENDLEY v. THE HONORABLE MOLLEE WESTFALL, JUDGE, 371ST CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURT OF TARRANT COUNTY (other)
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IN THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS
OF TEXAS
NO. WR-49,114-14
FREDDIE LEE PENDLEY, Relator
v.
THE HONORABLE MOLLEE WESTFALL, JUDGE, 371ST CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURT OF TARRANT COUNTY, Respondent
ON APPLICATION FOR A WRIT OF MANDAMUS
CAUSE NOS. 0623361D & 0623360D IN THE 371ST CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURT
FROM TARRANT COUNTY
Per curiam.
O R D E R
Relator has filed a motion for leave to file a writ of mandamus pursuant to the original jurisdiction of this Court. In it, he contends that on April 6, 2010, he filed a motion for DNA testing and that on August 12, 2010, he filed a motion for the appointment of counsel. Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 64.01. He contends that Respondent has not ruled on his motions.
In these circumstances, additional facts are needed. Respondent, Judge of the 371st Criminal District Court of Tarrant County, is ordered to file a response with this Court. She shall state whether Relator filed proper motions under Chapter 64 and whether she has ruled on his motions. If she has not ruled on his motions, she shall state why she has not done so. This application for leave to file a writ of mandamus will 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: September 14, 2011
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