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Thomas Leonard v. State

Citation: Not availableDocket: 08-14-00139-CR

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; August 13, 2014; Texas; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

Rebecca Macias’ third request for an extension of time to file the Reporter’s Record has been granted until September 11, 2014, by the Court of Appeals for the Eighth District of Texas. The Court emphasizes that no further requests for extensions will be considered. Additionally, Rebecca Macias, serving as the Roving Court Reporter for the 120th District Court of El Paso County, is instructed to prepare and submit the Reporter’s Record by the specified deadline. The order is dated August 13, 2014, and is issued per curiam with participation from Chief Justice McClure and Justices Rivera and Rodriguez.

Legal Issues Addressed

Duties of Court Reporters in Appellate Cases

Application: The Roving Court Reporter is required to complete and submit the Reporter’s Record by the court-specified deadline.

Reasoning: Additionally, Rebecca Macias, serving as the Roving Court Reporter for the 120th District Court of El Paso County, is instructed to prepare and submit the Reporter’s Record by the specified deadline.

Extension of Time in Appellate Procedure

Application: The Court of Appeals grants an extension of time to file the Reporter’s Record, emphasizing the finality of this extension.

Reasoning: Rebecca Macias’ third request for an extension of time to file the Reporter’s Record has been granted until September 11, 2014, by the Court of Appeals for the Eighth District of Texas.

Limitation on Extensions in Appellate Procedure

Application: The court explicitly states that no further extensions for submitting the Reporter’s Record will be entertained.

Reasoning: The Court emphasizes that no further requests for extensions will be considered.