Narrative Opinion Summary
A.K. and T.A. filed notices of appeal on May 18, 2022, regarding a case from the 201st District Court of Travis County, presided over by Judge Jan Soifer. The appellate record was completed on June 9, 2022, with briefs originally due by June 29, 2022. On June 28, 2022, A.K.'s counsel requested an extension to file the appellant's brief. Due to rules aimed at expediting appeals in parental rights termination cases, the court has limited flexibility in granting extensions. The court partially granted the motion, requiring the briefs to be filed by July 19, 2022. Counsel was warned that failure to meet this deadline could result in a requirement to show cause for potential contempt of court. The order was issued on July 8, 2022, and was signed by Justices Goodwin, Baker, and Kelly.
Legal Issues Addressed
Consequences of Missing Filing Deadlinessubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court warned counsel that missing the deadline for filing the appellant's brief could result in a requirement to show cause for potential contempt of court.
Reasoning: Counsel was warned that failure to meet this deadline could result in a requirement to show cause for potential contempt of court.
Expedited Appeals in Parental Rights Termination Casessubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court has limited flexibility in granting extensions for filing briefs in parental rights termination cases to ensure a swift resolution.
Reasoning: Due to rules aimed at expediting appeals in parental rights termination cases, the court has limited flexibility in granting extensions.