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Mark Anthony Castillo v. State
Citation: Not availableDocket: 01-12-01046-CR
Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; June 20, 2013; Texas; State Appellate Court
Original Court Document: View Document
Mark Anthony Castillo's appeal (case number 01-12-01046-CR) has been abated and remanded to the 208th District Court of Harris County due to the appellant's failure to file a brief by the due date of February 4, 2013. After notifying the appellant on February 15, 2013, and receiving no response, the Court directed the trial court to hold a hearing involving the Harris County District Attorney’s office, the appellant’s appointed trial counsel, Wilford A. Anderson, and the appellant. The trial court is tasked with determining the following: (1) whether the appellant wishes to continue pursuing the appeal; (2) whether to relieve Wilford A. Anderson of his duties as counsel for not filing the brief; (3) the appellant’s indigency status to decide if appellate counsel should be appointed at no cost or if the appellant should secure counsel within 30 days; and (4) establishing a deadline for the filing of the appellant's brief. The hearing must be recorded, and the trial court is required to submit its findings and the hearing record to the Court of Appeals by July 19, 2013. If the hearing occurs via video teleconference, a certified recording must also be submitted by the same deadline. The appeal is currently inactive and will be reinstated once the required documentation is filed. The trial court coordinator is responsible for setting the hearing date and notifying relevant parties. The order is signed by Judge Sherry Radack on June 20, 2013.